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July 2017 Serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Scarborough-on-Hudson and Ardsley-on-Hudson Vol. XII No. 7 Barbelet Sworn-In as New Human Traffcking: A Hidden Crime in the Rivertowns Police Chief in Tarrytown by Andrea Kott by Rick Pezzullo fcking angle.” You’ve seen them. Young people hawk- It is important for communities and es- For the frst time in 23 years, ing candy bars outside CVS in Tarrytown. pecially law enforcement to recognize pos- the Village of Tarrytown has a Teens or adults going door-to-door ped- sible signs of trafcking, Boak said. Te new police chief after Lt. John dling magazine subscriptions. Some may Westchester County Anti-Trafcking Task Barbelet was sworn-in June 19 claim to be fundraising for schools that, Force provides such training to police de- to succeed retiring Chief Scott when pressed, they cannot name. Others partments once or twice a year at no cost. Brown. may say they’re earning points for youth “Local police are our frst line of defense Barbelet, 48, will earn an an- leadership programs that do not exist. against trafcking,” Boak said. “Tey’re the nual salary of approximately Such schemes could be signs of human eyes and ears of our communities. It’s criti- $172,000 to lead the Police De- trafcking and the youngsters, its victims, cal that they get training on this issue.” partment, which has 34 full-time according to Alison Boak, co-founder and Sleepy Hollow Police Chief Anthony sworn ofcers and fve part-time executive director of the International Or- Bueti said he is working on scheduling a members. Brown had been with New Tarrytown Police Chief John Barbelet poses ganization for Adolescents (IOFA), at a training for the department. Tarrytown Po- the force since 1981 and had with his wife and Mayor Drew Fixell after taking the breakfast sponsored by the League of Wom- lice Chief Scott Brown, who retired in June, been at the helm of the depart- oath of offce on June 19. en Voters of the Rivertowns held recently did not respond to requests for comment. ment since 1994. —Photo by Rick Pezzullo at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown. Boak cited numerous examples of traf- “Tis is an opportunity that has been a culmination of a 23-year career for me,” Barbelet Te trafcking of adults and children oc- fcking, including teenagers from Mexico said to a standing room only crowd of family, friends and fellow ofcers at Village Hall. curs throughout New York State, including who were made to work long hours without “Tis is not about the individual but about a group efort. I will always have the residents Westchester County, and is difcult to spot, pay at New York State sleep away camps, and this community as my number one priority.” which underscores the importance of know- and youngsters who were forced to work as After thanking his wife, two daughters, mother and in-laws, Barbelet mentioned his late ing how to recognize it, Boak said. maids or nannies. She described one watch- father, former Village Treasurer Gerry Barbelet, who died June 12, 2016. “Often you see human trafcking when ful Westchester resident who reported see- “He showed me what a great place Tarrytown can be,” he said. “I think he would be very other crimes are being committed: a kid ing a young girl emerge from a nearby house proud tonight.” stealing a car under duress or someone car- only late at night to take out the trash. Te Barbelet also saluted Brown, who was in attendance, rying drugs,” Boak said. Westchester, in- girl was a trafcking victim. for “passing along a professional, well-run organiza- cluding its river towns, is a prime place for Although not all youngsters selling candy tion.” trafcking because of its proximity to New bars or magazines are trafcked, their inabil- Mayor Drew Fixell ofciated over Barbelet’s promo- York City, large immigrant population, and ity to name the school or other purpose for

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PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. “We’re very lucky to have such an accomplished, noted. “Teft, larceny, domestic violence. that they are, Boak said. Other signs of traf- WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, smart guy coming in,” Fixell said. All of these crimes could have a human traf- Continued on page 10 SH East Parcel Multi-Use Site Development Costs Projected Photo by Sunny McLean by Robert Kimmel

When the fnal phase of Sleepy Hollow’s East Parcel project is completed for village use, ex- pected by 2026, costs of its construction will have reached an estimated $39 to $48 million. Tax revenue raised from the adjacent Edge- on-Hudson mixed-use development, however, will more than cover potential payments on bonds issued by the Sleepy Hollow Local De- velopment Corporation (SHLDC) to fnance the construction projects planned on the 29- Former UAW building on Beekman Avenue to be purchased by the SHLDC. acre East Parcel, part of the former General Motors site. consulting frm, on behalf of the SHLDC at a described how calculations were made to en- Tose assessments were presented to the meeting last month. sure Edge-on-Hudson tax revenue would also Village’s Board of Trustees by representatives David Schroedel, who served two years as provide funds for other village needs. Schroedel of WSP, a national engineering, construction chairman of the SHLDC until mid-June, also has become a consul- Continued on page 10 www.thehudsonindependent.com Name the Bridge Contest Entries Differ from Albany’s Decision by Robert Kimmel Cuomo Bridge.” His father died on January 1, 2015. Rivertown residents who entered this Westchester County Executive Rob Asto- newspaper’s “Name the Bridge Contest” rino strongly opposed the new name, claim- have opinions contrary to those of the New ing, “Te governor’s sly attempt to put his York State legislature when it comes to at- family’s name on the bridge, which he can’t taching a label to the new span replacing fgure how to pay for, even with his massive the old Tappan Zee Bridge. toll hikes on the horizon, is simply outra- Te State legislature in late June passed geous. Mario Cuomo has no connection a measure naming the new bridge for the whatsoever to Westchester or Rockland.” well-regarded Governor Mario Cuomo, Among the contest entries submitted who spent three terms, from 1983 to 1994, to Te Hudson Independent, fully a third, in that post. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s representing a plurality, called for the new signature made it ofcial, “Te Mario M. span to preserve the Tappan Zee Bridge

label. Only one anticipated retaining the for keeping the Tappan Zee name because full name, the Governor Malcolm Wilson “It has history;” but she believed, “...most Tappan Zee Bridge, which is rarely used people don’t recognize Malcolm Wilson as in everyday conversation. None proposed the same bridge, and it gets confusing.” Governor Mario Cuomo’s name. Another reason for retaining the name Te old bridge opened to trafc in De- came from Tarrytown resident Olympia cember 1955, but Wilson’s name was not Quarto as she wrote, “...that is what the added until 1994. A long time New York United States knows it as, and to change the legislator, and Lt. Governor, Wilson was name the taxpayers would have to pay for Governor for one year, in 1974, having the new signs, maps, etc.” Judy Markowitz taken over for Nelson Rockefeller when he believed “...most people will continue call- left Albany to serve as Vice President under ing it the Tappan Zee and with existing di- President Gerald Ford. rections, it could be confusing to someone Tappan refers to an American Indian tribe if it is not kept and they are looking for it.” that inhabited the area west of the Hudson River and some believe that it is derived In his entry, Fred Crane called for retain- from a Lenape Indian word meaning, “cold ing the full name, because “History and water.” Zee is “sea” in Dutch. legacy mean a lot and the name satisfes Folk-singer Pete Seeger’s environmental both Rockland and Westchester residents.” pursuits to keep the Hudson free of con- Tarrytown resident Janet Bylick briefy tamination gained him the support of the summed up her sentiment: “Tappan Zee next highest number of the contest’s en- Bridge - Love it.” trees. Some attached the word “Clearwa- Te four members of the Atlas family ter,” the Hudson River sloop and the festi- of Sleepy Hollow explained their support val of the same name he founded to bring for Seeger: “No one has done more for the attention to the river’s environment. “Te Hudson River than Pete Seeger and nam- Peter Seeger Bridge” entrees represented 12 ing the bridge after him would honor his percent of those received. memory and help keep alive an interest in Te New NY Bridge is its temporary la- his music and his passion for a clean, envi- bel during construction. Tis newspaper’s ronmentally healthy and beautiful Hudson contest results had no ofcial standing with River,” they wrote. Albany legislators, nor the Truway Au- “Clearwater Hudson Bridge,” was recom- thority; however, they refected local public mended by Jordan Becker of Tarrytown, “in sentiments. honor of Pete Seeger’s Clearwater organiza- Among other persons’ names submitted, tion, which has championed cleaning and either together with “Tappan Zee” or of- preserving the Hudson River, since Seeger fered by themselves, were David Rockefell- would have rejected a personal honor.” er, President Barack Obama, Gov. Alfred E. “Shortly after plans to build the new TZ Smith, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry Hudson, bridge were announced, I suggested that the and Governor Andrew Cuomo. bridge be named in honor and in memory “Te Washington Irving Tappan Zee of Pete Seeger –who did more than any- Bridge” was ofered by Dean Gallea, of Tar- one to clean up the Hudson River,” wrote rytown, who explained, “Tis celebrates Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. one of the Hudson Valley’s most beloved As for the contest, the winner selected storytellers and retains the name used by through a random drawing, from the plu- the native Americans of the area as well.” rality of entries for maintaining the Tappan Referring to its location, several read- Zee name, was Olympia Quarto, of Tarry- ers suggested the name, “Te WestRock town, quoted earlier, and who will receive a Bridge,” because it connected Westchester $100 dining certifcate. and Rockland counties. From the random drawing among all en- As for entries favoring the old bridge tries, Lilia Tsalalikhin, of Sleepy Hollow, name, many ofered somewhat similar rea- was the winner of the $50 dining certif- sons. “Te name of the New NY Bridge cate. She proposed the name, “West Rock should remain the Tappan Zee Bridge, Bridge,” adding that, “It is situated with its which honors its location and the Hudson one end in Westchester county, and with its Valley’s Dutch, Indian and more recent his- other end in Rockland county, connecting tory,” wrote Jan Myers of Sleepy Hollow. these two counties and therefore its name Another Sleepy Hollow resident, Cindy Of- refects its mission.” fer, noted, “It refects our Native American (Many of the other contest entries will be and Dutch history and has a great sound.” listed on this newspaper’s website, www.the- An entry from Denise Wheatley called hudsonindependent.com, following this story.)

2 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Grand Opening of Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown Celebrated

by Rick Pezzullo Elaine and Harold Shames spoke at the ceremony in facility named in their honor. A celebration of the construction of the —Photo by Rick Pezzullo frst Jewish center in more than 40 years in Westchester was held June 7 with the of- and credited retiring JCC Executive Direc- fcial unveiling of the Harold and Elaine tor Frank Hassid with having the vision Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. and commitment to ensure the dream of “We are really lucky to be the host com- a bigger and better JCC would become a munity for this JCC,” said Tarrytown reality. Mayor Drew Fixell, one of many local dig- “If it weren’t for Frank I don’t think we nitaries to attend the festivities. “It adds a would have made it,” said Harold Shames, quality that is invaluable that very few other a former Ardsley village trustee and more institutions can provide.” than 60-year resident of the rivertowns. In October 2015, the JCC broke ground “When I looked at the sign I was really on its plans to expand its 17,600-square- overwhelmed.” foot facility on South Broadway to 75,000 Hassid, who received a standing ovation square feet. Te completed f rst phase in- from the appreciative crowd on hand, re- cludes a sparkling new gymnasium, ftness turned the praise to the Shame’s, calling center and an indoor swimming pool, along them “amazing people who could see what with state-of-the-art amenities. other people could not see.” He noted the “It just seems like yesterday we were new JCC already had more than 1,000 holding shovels and breaking ground,” said members. Peter Boritz, chairman of the JCC Board. “I am indebted to so many people here,” “No words can describe. It’s surreal. We will he said. “We never saw this coming in terms use this campus to enrich people’s lives at of how spectacular it is. Nobody believed all stages.” we were going to do it. Tere was always Longtime supporters Harold and Elaine a sense it wasn’t happening....we did it! It’s Shames were on hand for the dedication just a perfect time for us.” Photo by Joe Golden

Helping to Make College Dreams a Reality: Kids’ Club of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, Inc. hosted its 4th Annual Breakfast for Bedding on June 20. More than 50 guests donated new dorm room bedding and gift cards for students from Sleepy Hollow High School who participated in one or more college prep initia- tives, including Let’s Get Ready, Latino U College Access, and Kaplan ACT Prep. In addition to supporting these wonderful programs, Kids’ Club has also estab- lished three scholarships to help SHHS students meet their college expenses. (L-R:) SHHS students Aranxa, Carola, Esmeralda and Alexandra, pictured in front of some of the donated bedding. www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 3 Business News Electric Bikes Make Debut in Rivertowns by Charlene Weigel out bike lanes from congested roads or oth- More Americans are seeking that fresher er land, improving biker safety, and easing ride, joining a global e-bike market estimat- Eighty-fve degrees. 80% humid- the knees of boomers and other mere mor- ed at 35 million unit sales in 2016 (Navi- ity. Frowning at White Street, Tarrytown’s tals tackling rivertown hills. Te fve-village gant Research). Te Light Electric Vehicle meanest hill. We’re going to bike up that coalition working on the Route 9 Active Association (LEVA) reports that approxi- wall? No sweat. Literally. I’m test-riding an Transportation Conceptual Design Plan is mately 251,000 Americans bought e-bikes electric bike with Edward Busk, owner of starting to pave the regulatory way. And e- in 2016, up from 200,000 in 2014. Sleek eBikes on Main Street, Tarrytown. bike technology is fattening those hills. E-bikes have broad appeal with a sweet With a few strong pumps on my pedals, the Tat technology is on display in Busk’s spot for the 40+ crowd who have the dis- battery-powered motor gifts me a pair of sunlit store whose exposed brick walls and posable income to buy a $1,500 to $5,100 bionic legs. First bike ride in 20 years, but wood foors pay homage to Tarrytown’s bike. Customers want to cycle for health, I crest the hill breathing and talking at the past. Te retro styling of the e-bikes is a environmental or commuting reasons, or to same time. comforting bridge to the 21st century tech- remain active in of-road, mountain biking With the push of Edge on Hudson’s 3,000 nology under the fenders. While an e-bike and other demanding cycling activities. As new residents, and the pull of the New NY can function like a traditional bike, powered Busk described this target market, Joe Frank Bridge’s bike lane, bicycles are hot in the ri- solely by pedaling, a fick of the thumb am- of Irvington walked into the store to check vertowns. More bikes and fewer cars reduce plifes that pedal power to tackle a tough hill out the models. A dedicated mountain bik- rates of asthma, heart disease, obesity, Al- or give a boost on a long ride. er, Frank said, “I play over-50 hockey. Even zheimer’s and other dementia; eliminate car Busk found himself on an e-bike after at over-40, people were dropping out. I like Edward Busk, owner of Sleek eBikes on expenses; reduce costly road wear; and free one too many cycling commutes drenched the idea of keeping people in the game” Main Street in Tarrytown. up parking. Getting there requires carving in a sweaty suit and hobbled by sore knees. Continued on page 24 —Photo by Charlene Weigel Jacob Burns “Summer at the Lab” for Budding Young Filmmakers by Jake Leary dren an opportunity to explore the Burns’ fnd their medium of choice, the Burns of- “One of the great things about Lab Camp sets, equipment, and professional expertise. fers three concentrations: video production, is that the groups are quite small. We have, Te school bells have rung for the last Younger attendees — students ranging from animation, and interactive storytelling. for each grade level or group, 10 campers time, students are free from homework and third to 10th grade — are ofered a place in Emily Keating, the Jacob Burns Director with two counselors and then a range of obligations, and parents panic to fnd a suit- the Burns’ “Lab Camp” in which children of Education, described the range of possi- what we call specialists are also part of the able activity to keep their children busy. Te are introduced to diferent modes of flm- bilities available to campers. “Te goal being experience,” Keating said. Jacob Burns Media Arts Lab seeks to harness making as well as the necessary equipment that as they have more experiences here and Each “Summer at the Lab” session ends this youthful energy and parental despera- and production skills. Older (high school) more skills here they begin to think as they with a screening for the families of the tion for art and creativity. campers are able to join a more advanced get older, ‘what stories I want to tell’ and campers — a chance, according to Keating, While many summer camps ofer fun program: the “Summer Co-op.” ‘what’s the best format and way to tell that for the students to “give their guests a little experiences based around energy-burning Tis program does everything that the particular story rather than coming in and insight into the process they’ve been going activities, the Burns’ “Summer at the Lab” “Lab Camp” does, and then, by the third saying, ‘I want to make an action flm or a through.” program ofers an educational experience for week, gives students the opportunity to cre- live action flm’ … letting stories and mean- the next generation of flmmakers and flm ate an independent project. Students are giv- ing they want to make drive the choices and For more information about Jacob Burns enthusiasts. Tailored to the age and aptitude en the option to write, direct, edit, flm, act, decisions they would make in the medium,” summer and year-round educational programs, of each grade level, the program gives chil- or to animate short flms. To help campers she said. see https://burnsflmcenter.org/courses/.

4 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com SH School Secretary Charged with Stealing $10,000 from District by Rick Pezzullo In addition to stealing unauthorized checks drawn from a school district bank account A longtime employee of the Tarrytown and made payable to herself, Ressa also al- Union Free School District was charged legedly stole multiple checks and money June 14 with stealing more than $10,000 orders which had been provided to the from the district over a six-year period. school district by Middle School students Carol Ressa, 53, of Lake Peekskill, sec- and their families in order to pay for vari- retary to Sleepy Hollow Middle School ous student activities. Tose included class Principal Elizabeth Lopez, was charged trips, yearbooks, and even school lunches. with two separate counts of grand larceny After stealing the various checks and by Westchester County District Attorney money orders payments, Scarpino said Anthony Scarpino, Jr. and was arraigned in Ressa deposited the stolen district funds Sleepy Hollow Village Court. into her own personal bank accounts for If convicted, Ressa could face from one to her own personal use. As a result of the 15 years in state prison. She pled not guilty scheme, Ressa stole more than $10,000, and was remanded to Westchester County Scarpino said. Jail after being unable to post $5,000 cash Ressa, who has worked for the district for or a $25,000 bond. 27 years, reportedly has been on paid leave According to Scarpino, between about since March when the District Attorney October 2011 and March 2017, Ressa began looking into allegations of missing used her position as a public employee to funds. steal thousands of dollars from the district. Tarrytown Swimming Pool Info

Te new outdoor swimming pool in Tar- Adults $200; Students and Seniors $100; rytown (behind the train station) is open Daily Guest fee (limit two per card holder) for the summer season. Te pool is open $10 weekdays, $15 weekends. on weekdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Te village has also set aside times for weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 laps: M-TH: 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., Sundays: 8 p.m. Te seasonal member rates are: fam- to 9:45 a.m. Lap fees are $50 for members ily (two adults, unlimited children) $400; and $80 for non-members.

Correction In the June issue of Te Hudson Independent, in an article on the valedictorian and salutatorian at Dobbs Ferry High School, the colleges that the two students were enrolled in were switched. Te correct schools are: Blake Hord -Stanford University and Justin Cohen - University of Pennsylvania. We regret the error.

www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 5 Four Vie for Two Seats on Expanded Irvington BOE by Rick Pezzullo Brian Friedman this community because we believe that this chology. I worked with special needs chil- Friedman is a 1992 graduate of Irving- school district, despite the challenges that dren and adults early in my career. I then In May, residents in the Irvington School ton High School. He graduated from Duke being small can create, is a good one. We transitioned to Solomon Brothers where I District voted to expand the Board of Edu- University and NYU School of Law and is all want to fnd sustainable excellence in the worked in Information Systems. Trough cation from fve to seven members. A spe- currently a senior counsel at Proskauer Rose schools since it benefts us whether or not all the mergers, I continued with Citigroup cial election was set for July 11 and four in the litigation department. In the district, we have kids in the schools.” until my second child was born. Over the individuals have stepped forward to vie for he has been involved in the PTSA, serving past few years, I have been fortunate to the two additional seats: John Dawson, Bri- as the co-chair of two fundraisers. Della Lenz work with my husband to help his cloud an Friedman, Maura Gedid and Della Lenz. “I decided to run because I believe in Over the past two decades, Lenz said she computing company,” she said. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. public education and community service,” has been a strong advocate for Irvington “In addition, over the past 13 years, I at Main Street School. he said. “In addition to being a teacher, my and its residents, working with many civic have been very involved in the Irvington mom was very involved in the PTSA while I and community organizations, including school district and its board matters. I have John Dawson was in school and my mother-in-law served the PTSA, IEF, School Board Budget Task gained signifcant insight into efective Dawson, a teacher for over 30 years, has on a school board in New Jersey and that Force, JCC, FACE, Rivertown Heroes, Board membership,” she said. “To me, it is served as an Irvington school trustee in the culture of involvement rubbed of on me.” West Help Homeless Shelter, Abbot House, a balance of supporting our schools while past. During his tenure, he said the Upper “Above all, the most pressing issue fac- Andrus Children’s Center, St. Barnabas overseeing school management to ensure Dows Lane feld was renovated and brought ing the school district is maintaining and Outreach Programs, Presbyterian Church the proper use of our assets, that laws and up to regulations for varsity competition for continuing to enhance the quality of our Outreach Programs, Cinderella’s Closet, regulations are followed, and that the pub- several sports, the process for the work at students’ education, especially given the tax and Irvington Lacrosse. lic’s best interest is being served. Our dis- the Middle/High School Campus was be- cap and other signifcant fscal constraints,” She and her husband, Brian, have lived in trict’s long-term success is dependent on gun, and all union contracts were negoti- he stated. “I believe that all Board members Irvington for over 20 years, and their three understanding and meeting the educational ated and ratifed. must continue to look critically at the bud- children have attended Irvington schools and fscal expectations of all stakeholders. I “Our district has many positives for get and seek to allocate our resources in the since kindergarten: Brian (10th), Julia would be a proactive member of the Irving- which to be thankful and celebrate. How- most efective way.” (9th), and Jordan (7th). “I have a very di- ton School Board, advocating for all chil- ever, there are problems as well,” he said. verse background with a B.A. degree in Psy- dren and stakeholders in our community.” “Tere is labor tension. Teachers, adminis- Maura Gedid trators, and CSEA workers have been ne- Gedid, a former fnancial marketer, has gotiating without success. District morale is lived in Irvington for six years and has two Celebrate low. Additionally, district policies and pro- children in district schools, Luke in frst cedures need to be reviewed and updated grade, and Allie in third. Day due to recent local and worldwide events. She helped the district start the Walking IRVINGTON Finally, we must fnd a way to maximize School Bus program in the spring 2016 and Record crowds turned out on a sunny Sunday, June 18, which also happened to teacher-student contact time. Frequent has coordinated more than 150 parent vol- be Father’s Day, for the fourth annual pull-out-all-the-stops celebration of the village teacher pull-outs must be reduced to insure unteer walkers over the three semesters it and its merchants. According to Deputy Mayor Connie Kehoe, who oversaw the student success.” has been in place at Main Street and Dows event, “Many more families with kids were participating at various locations: watch- “We have dedicated teachers, enthusiastic Lane schools. ing the student musicians, trying out the chalk art, taking part in the walking school bus. We got rave reviews for the classic cars at the library parking lot.” students and parents willing to do what- Gedid has also been a member of the Most of the village’s vendors opened shop. Janet Kovacs was out in front of Hou- ever is necessary to help each student strive PTSA’s Legislative Strategic Advisory Com- lihan Lawrence face-painting. Te Riverkeeper sponsored recruited kids to help for his/her own optimum level of achieve- mittee since 2015 which helps the PTSA to “chalk” a river from Main Street School to Te Black Cat Café. Body/mind expert ment,” he continued. “We must create an keep tabs on state and federal educational Christine Azziz set up an “Ahimsa Acupuncture and Wellness Station” with displays obtainable plan to achieve a defned vision policy and education budget decisions. of her various healing oils. Vintage cars were on display in the parking lot behind the that allows all stakeholders, administrators, “I have taken on projects that contrib- library. BBQ-meisters at Revenge ran out of brisket early, but several musical groups teachers, staf, parents community mem- ute to the schools because this is the most played on throughout the day. An historic trolley was available to shuttle the weary bers, and students, to be better prepared for important reason why my family came to from Astor Street to Broadway or out the Aqueduct to the Octagon House. the future.” Irvington,” she said. “We have invested in

6 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Irvington Moves to Muffle Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers by Barrett Seaman without the powerful blowers. You’re kind of putting a noose on landscapers.” Homewners, many of them members of Other landscapers noted that electric- the newly formed Irvington Activists coali- powered blowers do not have the heft to do tion, packed the trustee meeting room for a sufcient job—especially during the heavy the June 5th meeting to urge the board to fall foliage months. Tim Downey, a contrac- tighten a proposal that would outlaw the tor from Hastings, which has one of the use of gas-powered blowers except during oldest and most restrictive laws on blowers the March 15-to-May 15 and September in the rivertowns, contended that the fault 15-to-December 15 spring and fall cleanup lays not so much with the machines as with seasons. the culture of the operators. Many thought the dates of the ban should David Zweibel, representing the Irving- be extended; others argued that the excep- ton Activists, said his group was “in favor tions for large properties, condominium of moving forward with this ordinance as complexes and country clubs were too gen- you have it,” in part to avoid a required new erous, while others asked for limits on the round of public hearings. As such, it is likely number of machines operating simultane- that in July, the board will enact a ban on ously. Residents described armies of men gas-powered blowers only (there are no re- (“storm troopers” one woman called them) strictions on electric-powered devices) with moving through neighborhoods, chasing the following key stipulations: debris for an hour or more at a stretch, • Tey may be used from March 15 children forced to wear earphones to pro- through June 1 and from September 15 tect their hearing from decibel levels in the through December 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 three-fgure range and loss of concentration p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. week- among those trying to work from home. ends and holidays; Much of the community ire was directed • Owners of one- and two-family proper- at the large landscaping companies with ties may use a single blower once a week for contracts to cover whole blocks or neigh- no more than 30 minutes during the same borhoods. Complainants stated that their hours; crews typically used three or four blowers at • Golf and tennis and municipal employ- a time, creating a din that made a mockery ees may use them but not within 100 feet of suburban tranquility. of a residence; multi-family complexes may Neighboring villages already have restric- use them until December 31, 2018, after tions on gas-powered blowers. Sleepy Hol- which restrictions will be revisited; low bars their use from October 1 through • No walk-behind blowers may be used the Friday of Memorial Day weekend of the on less than half-an-acre; following year between the hours of 8 a.m. • No more than two such devices can be and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. used simultaneously; and 3 p.m., Saturdays and holidays; and • All machines must meet EPA standards noon and 2 p.m., Sundays.” for emissions and noise levels; Tarrytown’s ordinance prohibits them • Violators will be subject to fnes rang- from June 15 through September 15 of ing from $50 for a frst ofense to $250 for each year and on Saturdays, Sundays and subsequent ofenses. holidays during the period September 16 Te board will later take up separate legis- through June 14, with exceptions for multi- lation requiring that commercial users reg- family homes. ister with the village. At Irvington’s June 5 meeting, Patrick Near the end of the June 17 discussion, Colantuono, manager of Tose Guys Land- Mayor Brian Smith concluded: “I think we scaping, predicted that if the restrictions have succeeded in making no one happy passed, “costs would go way up” because of with this bill.” the additional time required to do the job

www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 7 YMCA to Honor Longtime Board Member Giuliano at Ball by Kimberly Gaudin de Gonzalez with our annual cam- couldn’t get into her liv- When she’s not working, cooking, spin- paigns over the years and ing quarters, but was wel- ning, or doing yoga, Giuliano enjoys trav- Te frst words that pop into Linda our most recent renova- comed for the night by eling—she’s been to 56 countries, and loves Giuliano’s mind when you mention the tions,” said Gerry Riera, the Ann Arbor YMCA. to scuba dive. A graduate of the University YMCA are: Community. Friendship. Abil- chief executive at the Tar- It was on a bike ride of Michigan and Cornell University, she ity to adapt. Persistence. rytown Y. with a yoga teacher at the also serves on the advisory council of the Giuliano, who has been a member of the Barbara Turk, Vice Tarrytown Y, who became Johnson School of Management at Cornell Family YMCA at Tarrytown since 1993 President of Marketing a friend, that she was frst and is a Trustee of Sherman College of Chi- and a board member for more than 22 and Community De- asked to join the board. ropractic. years, will be honored at the Y’s Masquer- velopment at the Y, said “I was so impressed with “She’s a doer, “said Turk. “Linda is some- ade Ball on September 22, 2017 (which Giuliano’s unique world the Y—it‘s been around one wholly committed to making life also happens to be her 30th anniversary view and personal experi- for more than 100 years better for people, to supporting them in with longtime romantic partner Ed Rut- ences at the Y made her and continues to persist endeavors and to living her own life in a land.) Te two have met most of their a signifcant asset in plan- and transform, and ofers way that embraces health, friendships, and dearest local friends in spin, TRX, and yoga ning and implementing opportunities for mem- intellectual pursuits. We were lucky to have classes at the Y and during board meetings change. Linda Giuliano bers of the community her help all these years.” and Y fundraising events. “She understands the who might not have ac- As much as Giuliano compliments the Y Y because it is such a big cess otherwise,” Giuliano for making changes over the years to adapt part of her life—her friends, her ftness re- said. “Even as an avid fan of exercise my- to new ftness trends, community daycare gime, her philanthropy, her involvement self, I’ve never looked at other gyms to needs and ofer innovative education and with the staf—even the Y’s residents,” join—we like the community, the friends, New SH/TT athletic opportunities to children, she her- Turk said. “Linda and Ed are both citizens the workers and the residents—we like Chamber of self is credited with being one of the driv- of the Y in a way. And that has given her the sense of belonging we have here.” She ing forces behind those changes. Giuliano, amazing insight into the organization’s takes part in bike riding excursions with Commerce the head of responsible investments at the needs and the changing needs of the com- folks she met at the Y. Both Linda and Ed global investment-management and re- munity it serves. She helped push us to light up when they talk about their gour- Member: search frm AllianceBernstein, contributed evolve and stay relevant in this community met group—flled with people they met to the Y’s evolution over the past two de- which itself has changed so greatly in the through the Tarrytown Y. Te group hosts Sleek eBikes cades. past 25 years.” dinners modeled after famous meals such 37 Main Street While on the board, she served as a two- Giuliano grew up attending summer day as the last feast on the Titanic, or Obama’s Tarr ytown, New York 10591 term chair, was on the fnance committee camps at the Y in Morristown, New Jer- state dinner, or one you might fnd on and served as treasurer and board secretary. sey. As a college student at the University holiday in Brazil. “We’ve met really great 203-252-4804 “She brought an unparalleled level of f- of Michigan, she arrived in Ann Arbor, people here, many of whom are our dear https://www.sleekrides.com nancial expertise to the board which helped Michigan for the frst time and found she friends.”

8 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Now More than Ever Is the Time to Check for Ticks by Camille Cunningham over 18 with suspicious symptoms, a rash, ways. Immuno-suppressed patients, those had another tick encounter. or recently bitten by a tick, can drop in from without spleens and the elderly fare much Besides diligent use of repellents, the CDC For anyone living in the northeast, sum- 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Tursday. worse with the disease and should be extra recommends avoiding areas with thick veg- mer is the time to look out for ticks and No appointment is necessary and virtually cautious. etation, high grass or leaf litter, walking in the diseases they frequently carry. Ticks are all insurance is accepted, including Medi- Prevention is the key to all tick-borne the center of trails when hiking, and shower- most active late spring through early fall, but care and Medicaid. Rash checks are free. He diseases, as there is no vaccine currently for ing as soon as possible after coming indoors. when the weather turns hot, jeans and long encourages those who have been bitten to humans. Te Center for Disease Control It also recommends tumble-drying clothes sleeves give way to t-shirts and shorts, leav- retain the tick. An entomologist on staf can (CDC) recommends using an insect repel- on high heat for ten minutes to kill ticks ing bare skin vulnerable to these bloodsuck- determine if it carries disease. lent that contains at least 20% DEET on that may be on clothes. Do not wait to see ing pests. More concerning than Powassan, said exposed skin (excluding hands and face) and a doctor to remove a tick; since the longer it Recent news reports say 2017 may be a Wormser, is babesiosis. “Until 2001 we permethrin to treat clothing, especially shoes is attached the more likely an infection can banner year for ticks and Lyme disease due didn’t see this disease in Westchester,” he and socks, where ticks generally start their occur. A tick can be removed with simple to two consecutive mild winters in the re- said. “It was found mostly on Nantucket, journey. Local mom Melissa Ray of Sleepy tweezers, grasping the tick as closely to the gion. To make matters worse, Powassan, a Cape Cod, Block Island, and Shelter Island, Hollow has battled ticks throughout her point of attachment as possible and pulling less common, but potentially more serious but it has spread inland.” Last year the West- son’s years at summer camp with conscien- slowly but frmly. Clean the site with an an- tick-borne infection, may be on the rise. chester Center Medical lab diagnosed 21 tious use of permethrin. Her son contracted tiseptic such as rubbing alcohol. While very rare, the stakes are extraordi- cases. Because babesiosis is caused by a para- Lyme at age fve and was successfully treated For more information call the Lyme Dis- narily high. Infammation of the brain can site, not by bacteria like Lyme, the approach with antibiotics, but when she used insect ease Diagnostic Center, (914) 493- TICK occur, leading to death in 10% of cases and to treatment is very diferent. “It is similar to repellant on him, he broke out in hives. She (8425). Patients with long-term symptoms long-lasting neurological defcits in another malaria,” said Wormser. “Te tipof is a fever frst purchased clothes treated with perme- should call the Division of Infectious Dis- 60%. Unlike Lyme, which typically takes and laboratory abnormalities.” thrin from LL Bean, but then found it less ease at Westchester Medical Center/New 24-to-36 hours to transfer from tick to host, One of his patients, Barbara, an active 50+ expensive and more convenient to send his York Medical College, (914) 493-8865, and Powassan can infect its victim in as little as year-old professional who owns her own camp clothes to a company she found on- for patients under 18, the Pediatric Lyme ffteen minutes. Tere is no known treat- business, never noticed a tick on her body line that treat them with permethrin (www. Disease Center (914) 493-8333. ment. but came down with extreme fu-like symp- insectshield.com). Now 16, her son has not

Nationally recognized Lyme disease expert toms: “A murderous headache, extreme fa- Photo by: Sunny McLean and director of infectious disease at New tigue, stif neck, body aches, and chills and York Medical College, Dr. Gary Wormser, sweats,” she said. Her internist frst diag- doesn’t want people to overreact. “Powassan nosed her with summer fu, but she wound is very rare,” he said. Tere have only been up in the hospital, diagnosed with pneumo- two documented cases in the past three years nia. Tree times, her symptoms gradually in Westchester, with a third case yet to be receded, only to return again after a week or ofcially reported. “Tere has not been a so. When laboratory tests turned up positive striking increase in the disease,” he said, re- for both Lupus and Hepatitis C, her doc- bufng news reports. tor grew skeptical and referred her to Dr. Wormser is the director and founder Wormser. Treated with Mepron (a medica- of the Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center, tion also used with Malaria) and azithromy- a walk-in clinic for the care and study of cin, she made a complete recovery. patients with tick-borne infections, based Babesiosis often goes unnoticed because at the New York Medical College in Haw- in 25% of adults and 50% of children, it thorne. He established the clinic 29 years is entirely asymptomatic and thus can be ago. “I saw people needing help and I felt passed unwittingly through blood dona- obligated to do something,” he said. Open tions (blood banks do not yet screen for The frst fve fnishers in the annual Sleepy Hollow Sprint Triathlon on June 25 June to August, it is a sort-of urgent care it), or to unborn children. Tere have been posed together after the race. center for tick-borne infections. Anyone multiple cases of its spread in each of these

www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 9 East Parcel edel said. However, he added that the State “There were expectations in the community that when Edge-on-Hudson was Continued from page 1 Environmental Quality Review “generated built there would be some tax relief. So we built in a very substantial public interest in amenities that we had assumption that the (village) taxes would be lower than they currently are.” tant to the SHLDC as its Strategic Planning not anticipated.” Among those amenities is — David Schroedel Advisor. the planned large community center, built “T ere were expectations in the commu- within the f nal f fth phase of the project, nity that when Edge-on-Hudson was built whose cost is expected to be as much as $8.8 dent of David’s caliber available who has the Metro-North. there would be some tax relief,” Schroedel million. Another is a bridge to the West Par- interests of the community at heart but who T e property will ultimately permit the told T e Hudson Independent . “So we built cel over the Metro North tracks, costing at also has the business experience to manage village to provide auto and public pedestri- in a very substantial assumption that the least $5.7 million, not counting foundation complex projects.” T e Mayor also lauded an access to the East Parcel’s facilities from (village) taxes would be lower than they cur- work. Schroedel also noted that the plan other members of the board: Michael Daw- Beekman Avenue, and the village is expect- rently are.” calls for raising the DPW facility site in or- ley, formerly its Treasurer, who was elected ed to receive an easement permitting an ex- To set East Parcel bond payment limits, der to prevent any future problems from the as Chairman, and Anthony Scarpati, who tension of Clinton Street north into the East and to provide for potential tax decreases f oodplain. has been elected Treasurer, and Teresa Oeste- Parcel. T e building itself could be put to a based on tax revenue from Edge-on-Hud- T e DPW buildings, roadways and storm Villavieja, who remains Vice Chairperson. variety of uses. son, Schroedel explained the calculations. water management are within the f rst of the T e SHLDC has also announced an “T e purchase of the former UAW Build- “We discounted the current tax rate by 20 f ve construction phases. T e second phase agreement to purchase the long vacated ing is an example of the key role the Sleepy percent in our analysis and then allocated involves a vegetated buf er zone and parking large building at 193 Beekman Avenue that Hollow LDC can play in jumpstarting eco- half of the increase in tax revenue that could f eld, while the third phase includes a turf once housed the local chapter headquar- nomic development in the village,” Wray go toward East Parcel bond payments.” f eld, recreational courts, the great lawn, an ters of the United Auto Workers when the commented. As described, no more than 50% of the amphitheater, additional parking, a skate General Motors assembly plant was in op- (For more information on the S HLDC and increased taxes that come from Edge-on- park, lighting and landscaping. T e bridge eration. T e $870,000 price will be funded Schroedel’s new position, visit www.thehud- Hudson would go toward f nancing the and ramp, an under bridge artist workshop, by money received last year from the sale sonindependent.com) East Parcel. and bus garage compose the fourth stage. of track siding rights at the East Parcel to “When the village adds 3,000 residents, “We phased the project so that milestones we are going to need more police of cers, get met or don’t; this board or future boards more DPW people and equipment,” Schro- will be able to say, ‘yes, go forward,’ or Human Traff cking edel noted, while still anticipating a future ‘slow down,’ depending upon the revenue Continued from page 1 ple who appear psychologically or emotion- decrease in taxes for property owners. stream,” Schroedel explained. “We worked ally vulnerable, which makes those f eeing As part of his role as Strategic Planning hard to get it right,” he said of the SHLDC, economic hardship, family or political in- Advisor, Schroedel will be developing f - and added he was “Proud that we had enor- f cking include frequent school absences; stability susceptible to promises of work, nancing strategies which include the poten- mous public response,” citing heavy atten- perpetual exhaustion or sleeplessness; fear friendship or love. Minors who travel alone tial issuance of tax-free bonds to fund vari- dance at public hearings about the project of employers or family members; or prohi- outside late at night or are regularly on so- ous LDC projects. along with a wide variety of public input. bitions against socializing or leaving home. cial media are particularly at risk, as are: He acknowledged that the cost of what he T e Village Board of Trustees now has the Tr a f cking is dif cult to quantify be- • children who have experienced sexual or termed the “world class design” of the f nal entire development under consideration, cause it often occurs inside private homes, physical abuse, or neglect; plan “shocked everybody, but it also showed and for the project to progress, a special and because its victims, who are commonly • children with a history of substance them how the community can, in fact, af- permit will be needed from the village. Fol- undocumented immigrants, do not report abuse; ford it, with some assumptions in place, lowing that, Schroedel said the site plan will it, said Rebecca de Simone, director of the • children with disabilities; primarily that the West Parcel development go through the Planning Board process and Human Traf cking Program for My Sisters’ • LGBTQ youth; continues and is successful.” T e Edge- then put various aspects of it out to bid. He Place, a White Plains–based organization • refugees, immigrants, and non-English on-Hudson development there includes noted all work will require meeting the stan- that helps people who have experienced do- speaking youth; 1,177 residential units, 165,000 square feet dards of the New York State Department of mestic violence or human traf cking. • children in foster care or who are in- of commercial and retail space and a 140- Environmental Conservation. In 2016, the Westchester County Depart- volved with the justice system; room hotel, along with 16 acres of water- As for Schroedel’s appointment as Stra- ment of Social Services received 193 referrals • youth who are homeless or have left front public space. tegic Planning Advisor, Mayor Ken Wray, of young people under 18 who were at risk home. Original costs of the East Parcel develop- who is an ex-of cio member of the SHLDC, for exploitation and/or traf cking, de Sim- Because traf ckers often surveil their ment were “expected to be far lower,” Schro- said, “We’re fortunate to have a local resi- one said. In that same year, My Sisters’ Place victims and may penalize them for attract- had a combined total of 59 traf cking cases, ing attention, good Samaritans must be 35 of which entailed labor—landscaping, cautious about of ering help. Boak urges Jean Kim Sears, AAMS® massage parlors and domestic servitude, people to report non-urgent traf cking tips Financial Advisor and 13 of which entailed sex traf cking, she to the National Human Traf cking Ho- added. In Westchester, human traf cking tline: 1-888-373-7888 or text BEFREE 19 Main Street Irvington, NY 10533 most frequently involves landscaping, con- (233733). Bus. 914-591-7800 struction, hospitality (catering, restaurants, “If you see someone next door who’s sus- Fax 877-462-3096 golf courses) and domestic labor. picious it’s best to call the hotline. If you see [email protected] According to the U.S. Department of a kid being dragged down street it’s best to www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Homeland Security, traf ckers target peo- call 911,” she stressed.

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10 T e Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Tarrytown’s Mark Morganelli Brings Jazz to Local Audience by Maria Ann Roglieri We went around with realtors and found this great commercial building in Tarry- Mark Morganelli is a jazz trumpet player, town that used to be a bakery. Te minute I a producer, Executive Director of Jazz Fo- walked in to the place, I immediately had a rum Arts, and owner of the new Jazz Fo- vision of transforming it into a jazz club. My rum Club at 1 Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. wife and I moved upstairs and we’ve been He boasts an impressive biography (see enjoying Tarrytown ever since. It’s great that his website http://jazzforumarts.org/mark- we can walk to everything and we’ve made a morganelli/) and has contributed much to lot of friends who come to our concerts and the cultural life of Tarrytown and Westches- we bump into at the farmers market.” ter. He began enriching the Westchester arts What has it meant for you to be part of scene 25 years ago, when he brought his the Tarrytown and larger Westchester arts Jazz Forum Arts, a nonproft arts program community? which he had established seven years prior, “It’s been great to network and collabo- to Tarrytown. Designed to bring jazz to a rate with business folks and jazz musicians. wide audience, to promote appreciation of Tere are actually many jazz musicians who an understanding of jazz and to support live in Westchester including Gary Smu- emerging as well as established jazz artists, lyan (baritone sax), Andrew Beals (alto sax), the organization ofers performances in Gil Parris (guitar), Ron Vincent (drums)… all diferent types of jazz (progressive and I could go on and on! ” Also, Ellen is on bebop, Latin and Brazilian, world music, (L-R:) Vic Juris, Mark Morganelli, Ron McClure, Tim Armacost and Tony Jefferson the board of RiverArts and I’m an advisory rhythm and blues, New Orleans, tradition- performing at the Jazz Forum Club. board member so we feel very connected to al, swing and contemporary jazz). — Photo courtesy of Mark Morganelli our local arts community.” Jazz Forum Arts has presented concerts in various venues all over New York City and Westchester with many of those con- standards and improvisation. Immediately certs held at the Tarrytown Music Hall. It after college, we went on the road playing has presented jazz greats such as Billy Tay- gigs six nights a week for six months in lor, Lionel Hampton, Betty Carter, Gerry Pennsylvania and Florida. At that point, we Mulligan, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Dave went more into bebop in the style of Dizzy Brubeck, and the Count Basie Orchestra. Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Telonious Jazz Forum Arts also presents a free summer Monk. concert series of 34 outdoor concerts every I eventually got into all kinds of jazz while summer in a number of Westchester towns performing, recording, and producing con- and villages. certs. My favorite kind of jazz is Brazilian.” Morganelli’s new, long-awaited Jazz Fo- rum Club is fnally open. Every weekend Why did you choose trumpet and fugel- the club will present jazz artists on Fridays horn and which do you like better? and Saturdays (sets at 8 and 10 p.m.) and “In fourth grade when it was time to Brazilian groups on Sundays (sets at 4 and choose an instrument I took violin because 6 p.m.). Te club ofers Italian wines, local my best friend took violin. But I couldn’t draft beer, a full bar, light food, a lounge make a sound on it! My dad told me to and pool room, and a contemporary art gal- trade it in for a trumpet-- that was a cool lery. Ticket prices for most performances are instrument because Louis Armstrong and $20 per person (plus a $10 food or beverage Harry James played it. minimum). Te club will also be a wonder- I love to play trumpet but I actually like ful community resource, sponsoring school fugelhorn more than trumpet. Flugelhorn events, jazz workshops and master classes. has a more mellow, round, and dark tone Below is a transcript of a recent question- than trumpet-- I fnd my real voice on and-answer session with Morganelli: fugelhorn. Plus it’s great for Brazilian mu- sic which I play a lot. Tree quarters of the How and why did you become a jazz mu- gigs I play, I play fugelhorn.” sician? “I was inspired especially by my dad who Who are your favorite jazz musicians and would play drum sticks on the foor to big why? band records. I basically grew up listening “Defnitely Miles Davis! He signed an to Count Basie, Glenn Miller, etc. I began album for me and it’s hanging in the pool studying trumpet at an early age and then room at the club. Miles changed the course in 10th grade joined the high school jazz of music four to fve times. It’s amazing stage band. A year later I had my own small what he did. I’m completely enamored of group called the Moonlighters and we got his work in various creative periods: in the gigs. We played a variety of music. Once mid-40s when he played with Charlie Park- we played at a ‘50s themed dance at a high er; Te Complete Birth of the Cool in 1951; school on Long Island and then we played when he worked with Bill Evans on Kind of for my parents’ friends 25th wedding anni- Blue; his orchestral work with Gil Evans; his versary. work with Wayne Shorter in the 60s. I’m I went to college at Bucknell to study also inspired by Art Farmer on fugelhorn, chemistry and decided that I hated chem- Chuck Mangione, Clark Terry, and Chet istry. I quickly switched my major to music Baker (with whom I actually got to play-- and made a conscious choice to become a before he stole money from me!)” professional musician. At Bucknell, I was able to widen my repertoire of music. I Why did you choose Tarrytown for your formed my own band called Quadrant, club? playing originals and tunes by Chick Cor- “My wife, Ellen Prior, and I were living rea and Chuck Mangione, learning jazz in Dobbs Ferry and decided to downsize. www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 11 Photos by: Isaac Cass

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IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2017 Alissa Abramson Riley Conklin Mikelis Grendze Lisa Kusiak Samantha Nadasi Steven Scott Matthew Abramson Jillian Conley Jillian Gunther Nia Lee Alex G Nakajima-Inglis Justin Shedrofsky Kevin Adams Justin Conwisar Daniel Gur Seok Lee Harrison Narrizano Atsuyo Shimizu Stephanie Ades Leia Correa Jacob Gyory Robert Lewis Elsa P Ordahl John Shpati Michelle Agovino Anotonia Cruz-Kent Lindsay Halpin Melissa Lindsay Lydia Pak Gabriel Siegel James Agro Gianna D’Arrigo Hana Hamad Stephanie Lopez Dillon**NHS Palmieri Nicole Sklitsis Natalie Aronson Aine Daly Edward Hansen Monique L Magras Shivay**NHS Parekh Mitchell Sloane Imogen Aukland George Danyluk Madison Hernandez Matthew Matrullo Hee Soo** Park Mason Smerling Dorian Barber Cleo R Davidowitz Sam Herte Michael McDonald Evan**NHS Pickar Alexander Smith Sofa Bazdekis Akofa A Demanya Donnell Holifeld Jared McGuire Kyle T Picone Matthew Spencer Maxine Bell Daniel DeMatteo Jayda Holifeld Kelly McLoughlin John Powers Ashley Stegeman Nina Bernstein Aidan Denahy Jacob Hrbek Katherine McMahon Serena Purswani Carli Stern Christina Bundrick Lara DePaoli Miranda Jacobsen Eric Mendelson Kurt Radlauer Yuri Sugihara Sean Henry Canning Emma DeRose Larissa Judd Pojanowski Ryan F Meng-Killeen Ian Reilly Kieran P Sullivan Caileigh Cappello William Felix Shelby Kaplan Daniel Merlos Julia Ring James Vamosy Suzanne Carroll Jake Fitzgerald Isabella Kashkin Remy Mermelstein Vincent V Rodriguez Marcus Vamosy Emma Castiblanco Matthew Giambrone Juliana Kashkin Zoe Mermelstein Joy M Ruffn Thomas Wassmann Carson Cerrito Anthony M Giampaolo Max Kerner Rebecca Mesonjnik Max Russell Robin Weiss Alec Chevreux Rachel** Gideon Yoon Kim Scott Mitchell David Russin Jack R Yang Dan Chevreux Bradley Goldsmith Marc Kletter Henry Monness Avani Saggi Max S Ziluck Larissa S Chraim Katherine Graubart Griffn F Knapp Clara Montgomery Jordan Sahawneh Katherine Colucci Hope Felicity Gray Laura Koenig Eric Moss Jordan G Schwed

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SLEEPY HOLLOW HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2017 Esmeralda Abreu Kimberly Casino Nathan Gargano Gabriel Laureano Jeremy Pember Clifton Steurer Angel Acosta Diaz Nikole Castillo Garcia Damon Gaynair Benny Ledesma Edward Perez Caleb Straus Alexandra Adofo Aaron Cember Simon Geisker Jason Loja Juliette Phillips Jomary Suarez Anthony Aguirre Leon Lily Centra Peter Genao Adanelys Lopez Claudia Pillacela Tia Sue Melanie Alberto Eric Chacha Solenny Germosen Estrella Michael Lopez Cristina Pinho Robert Sullivan III Melissa Almonte Johan Cid LaVese Gilchrest Ronayssi Lopez Amanda Poy Yoelvis Susaña Hilario Stephen Alvarez Chantal Cornejo Zachary Goldbaum Barbara Losowski Roberth Pucha Cajamarca Micah Swinton Tatiana Andre Manuel Crespo Zhinin Madelin Gomez Rodriguez Christian Maia Lori Quituisaca Troy Tallman Xavier Andre Nilda Cruz Trevor Gonzalez Hannah Mancini Elizabeth Quizhpi Jaylina Thomas Aranxa Anorve Margaret Cusanelli Zachary Gross Ryan Many Geri Ramirez Rodriguez Henry Titcomb Heidy Arana Heleno Kali D’Agostinis Jason Guaillas Christopher Maria Angel Ramos Justin Torres Jessica Arduino Manuel Davila Sirena Guanuna Michelle Martin Wileidy Reyes Fabian Tovar Junior Arevalo Nicholas Davis Sofi a Guarnieri • Regina Martin Nighoel Rivera Franklyn Trejo Alexander Arias Biomar De La Cruz Salutatorian Serena Matera Brandon Roberts Daniel Tucci Diego Arias • Francis De La Cruz Ismael Guzman Josef May Donna Rodrigues Orienni Ureña Guzmán Valedictorian Brayan de Leon Zacarias Emelin Guzman-Perez Demitra McClung Diego Rodriguez John Uyaguari Yannoli Arias Hannah Derechin Sebastian Hanlon Magali McMurry Emmanuel Rodriguez Georgia Vachon Justin Atkinson Daniel Downes Sof a Hantzaridis Mya Merkoski Favio Rodriguez Carola Vasquez Sanchez Ariel Azzis Puebla Enrique Duque Talia Hayes Katherine Miles Jailene Rodriguez Felix Veloz Morales Daniel Barros Madelyn Elia Uriel Hilario Wade Monks Jennifer Rodriguez Samuel Warnock Dylan Basescu Erick Espinoza Ranma Hudson John Mora Rahinelka Rodriguez Jack Weitzner Jeantil Beltré Rosicely Fabian Rodriguez David Husselbee Eldon Morales Xavier Rodriguez Ethan Wilens Marcos Benzan Mata Nadia Fassa Amanda Hynes Rosy Morfe Gomez Yosibel Rodriguez Mikael Williams Zachary Bernstein Ricardo Fernandez Lauren Hynes Peter Moriarty Kiara Rosario Alexander Wills Austin Bird Angelica Ferrera Samantha Hynes Makayla Morrison Paola Rosario Nicholas Wingate Alec Bjorkland Ener Ferreras Michael Illescas Niola David Murillo Cassandra Russo Grace Yawman Lindsey Boozer Leiny Ferreras Isaiah Isaacson Caroline Murphy Atesh Sakarya Lissett Yuqui Kevin Borden Jr. Christian Flores-Perez Ali Jahmaali James Stephany Nerys Natalie Salazar Carlos Zhagui Matthew Briante Marissa Fortugno Nyja Jamison Alexandra Newbey Jashon Sample Thalia Zhagui Ayala Gabrielle Brown Kathryn Franco Melissa Jaramillo Merizalde Isaac Newland Ammie Sanchez Giselle Zhinin Fajardo Julisa Cabrera Zackary Frank Eddie Jimenez Jr. Christiana Nisco Jeanine Sealtiel Enrique Zhispon-Patino Joselyn Calderon Guallpa Leonard Frasca Jr. Cynthia Jimenez Vele Sophia Norwood Emma Shapera Isabel Zhu Ivan Capellan David Friedman Elyse Johnson Indiana Nunez de Jesus Nythia Shibuya Alexis Zhunio Alexander Capellán Julian Gagliardi Caroline Kachnowski Kimberli Ocampo Jakob Smith James Carney Josephine Galeotaf ore Liam Kent Pearse O’Donohue Theodore Smith Starlene Carolan Isander Garcia Marie Komorowski Luis Olivares Mia Solomon Helen Carr Juan Garcia Levy Kupfer David Owen Jr. John Starkey Maya Carvalho-Evans Johan Garcia Cruz Andrew Laub Elizabeth Parham Owen Steele

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DOBBS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2017 Saylor Abel Benjamin Chuang Benjamin Greengrass Erika Alexis Laino Brian O’Shea Calvin Sheely Christopher Agostino Justin Cohen Terenia Hankewycz Michelle Laino John Alexander Palicz Isamu Sherman Glory Akoh Isabel Cruz-Bai Ursula Hansberry Seojin Lee Rachel Karla Paredes Jonathan Sherman Nermine Mahmoud Farouk Thomas Christopher Cullen Dale Francis Hasbrouck Jordan Anthony Loran Jeremy Presta Jacob Daniel Shornick Amer Jacob Day Elizabeth Madison Gabriella Maggi Samantha Rachmil Tyreese P. Shor tt Mika Andrews Amanda Diaz Hinksmon Sequoia Imani Manderson Julian Raderman Najee Smith Jessie Anker Samantha Marie Tion Holness Bernard McGoey Alison Richman Francesco Staluppi Christopher Gianni Arditi DiGirolomo Andrew Holzman Andrew McKeown Jamie Ritch Marina C. Stern Maximilian Baumann Matthew Antonio Ellis Jamie Honigman Conor McKeown Franco Rivera John M. Sullivan Noah Berliner Maria Espinoza Blake Hord Stephanie Medina Victor Roca Liyah Teller Elizabeth Bloom Lauren Danielle Fitzgerald Christopher Imbrogno Luka Miskovic Alexandra Rossillo Kenneth C. Torres Gavin Bradley Ray Flaks Mio Ito Paul Morrison Breanna Mariana Sanchez Samantha Turco Tenia Braithwaite Lisandra Frroku Maxwell Kahan Seiji Munemura Ervin Sandoval Michael Anthony Vazquez Hannah Louise Brown Eliza Louise Fry Michael Kaufmann Yasmine Myftija Senen Alexander Santana- Dylan Williams Maddison Rose Cambeiro Enrique Andres Garcia Ryota Kawanishi Cheyenne Niccolls Sharp Lindsay Yue Leon Campbell Isaiah Gardner Sophie Kimerling Joseph O’Brien Ivan Sarbinov Noel W. Campbell Nicholas Angelo Granata Nell Klassen Shannon O’Halloran Molly E. D. Selin John Capone Michael Green Edward Knecht Yukali Okkotsu Anabelle Sheely

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www.thehudsonindependent.com July 2017 Te Hudson Independent 17 Arts & Entertainment Local Playwright Dramatizes Gospel Teachings at Christ Episcopal Church by Morey Storck began to write plays that were almost al- visited other city playgrounds by bus. Ten Teatre in New York City founded for the ways based on the Gospel. Later, because of came appearances at the Playhouse in the purpose of presenting American plays of so- Howard Lipson believes, emotionally and Burke’s other responsibilities, Lipson took on Park, another local program, after a competi- cial signifcance and social protest. Tis was spiritually, that his is “a journey of faith, the writing alone. Te plays are each a con- tive audition. “I was picked, I think, because right up his alley: “Plays that were predicated which involves the melding of theatrical pre- cise 10-12 minutes long, involving from 1 to I went to an all-boys central high school with on the principles which I admired,” he said. sentation, the Bible, social awareness, scrip- 12 actors, and are always sent to the minis- a student body of varied ethnic backgrounds. His own company presented one-act plays ture, and my faith.” He fulflls that calling in ter frst for theological review before being I was sort of in the mix of young kids, re- throughout Philadelphia. A newly opened Tarrytown at the Christ Episcopal Church. distributed to the cast. Tey are all directed fecting their attitudes of the times. Te plays jazz club, named Grendel’s Lair, presented a Howard, his wife Trish, and their infant by Lipson as well. Performances are usually were issue-oriented, and so was I.” Tat early diferent kind of opportunity. He was able son moved to Tarrytown from New York once a month, replacing a sermon. Content theater experience also allowed him to work to convince management to allow his group City in 1987. “We fell in love with Tarrytown always dramatizes a gospel teaching and, of- with some well-known actors of the day. All to present their theater pieces as a front lead- immediately. Here, we found so many ad- ten, how it might relate to a current event. this while selling shoes in his father’s shoe in to the club’s headliners. vantages available to us that before we could Te reaction from the congregation, at store! After college, Lipson’s love of the theater only dream about. What remained was fnd- frst, was surprise. Tis had never been done During those early years and into high brought him to New York. He answered ing a church that taught and celebrated the before, maybe never anywhere. But, now, school, his mother often invited guests over an ad in Backstage and ended up at Edith word of God, as we did: always be aware, and the response is enthusiastic, thoughtful and of varied religious backgrounds and so- O’Hara’s 13th Street Repertory Company, always be mindful of social justice,” he said. very popular. A June 25th performance of cial views. Lipson listened attentively, with noted for its search for new talents, children’s After some initial inquires and some per- Johnny or Joan? about transgender issues and growing interest and curiosity, to the con- performances, and its New Works Reading sonal recommendations, they visited Christ their efect on a family was also performed versations and discussions that invariably Series. He met his wife, Trish, there during Church and found it to be a perfect ft. in South Salem at the St. John’s Episcopal developed. Tat exposure to new ideas from rehearsals for A Hundred Miles From No- “I entered a new phase of my journey, that Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. diferent points of view, served to broaden where, a musical revue. Also, he formed his of being a dad. Our second son was born His new play Mystery in White will be pre- his awareness of lives around him, the loved own Gryphon Repertory Company where a year after we moved. Because I was well sented at the Mid-Town International Te- and the unloved, the strong and the frail, and he directed several of-of Broadway produc- versed in both Testaments, I taught Sunday atre Festival in New York during July for the those that receive recognition and the many tions. School, and down the road, coached base- short play series. It will then be produced who are forgotten. With those concepts Intermingled with his theatre pursuits, ball. It took about 10 years before I felt fully at the 20/20 One-Act Play Aery Festival in percolating within his social conscience, he he became a script doctor, taught advanced confdent to take the next step. Te idea of Garrison. entered college, attending Temple University acting for seven years to professional actors, melding theatre with faith took shape,” he Lipson’s frst exposure to theater came at with a major in theater. Still selling shoes. including many graduates of the Neighbor- said. a very early age on the Philadelphia play- While in college, Lipson formed his own hood Playhouse as well as youths from Hell’s At frst, he partnered with Judy Burke, a ground near his home. Tat experience led theatre company and named it Te New Kitchen. He had the opportunity to study fellow member of the congregation, and to his joining a local summer program that Group Teatre after the original Group Continued on page 24

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15U Sleepy Hollow Baseball Travel team on opening day. (L-R:) Ramon Salazar, Ryan Local Playwright Dramatizes Gospel Teachings at Christ Episcopal Church Owen, Andrew Walek, Talon Carsto, Devin Batheja, Lou Kudla, Andy Estrella, Patrick Smith, and Luke McCarthy. (Not pictured: Manny Abreu, Paul Galano, Jackson Many, Alex Mazon.)

been in.” said. “We should be well over .500.” Here is a look at Sleepy Hollow’s other Outfelders Chris Naughton and Daniel three entries in the Greater Hudson Valley Rosario are among the reasons for opti- Baseball League: mism. Naughton, a quiet leader, excels in left feld and provides ofensive f repower. FIFTEEN AND UNDER: Good teams Te speedy Rosario ofers a great deal of are strong up the middle, and this squad promise as a center felder. He played orga- ofers that. Shortstop Luke McCarthy and nized ball for the frst time last season. He is second baseman Patrick Smith form a dy- constantly learning how to capitalize on an Sleepy Hollow Fab Five to Lead namic double-play combination. Tey are abundance of athleticism. complemented by Manny Abreu, a stand- Second baseman Aren Arduino is counted out defensive catcher, and center felder on to provide an ofensive spark. First base- Team in Baseball Summer League Louis Kudla. man Luke Many and catcher Mike Man- Rising star Devin Batheja can man either ganiello help to anchor the infeld. Hard- by Tom Pedulla develop a relationship with all of the kids so of the infeld corner positions. Outfeld help throwing right-hander Ruben Bertiz ofers you understand them and they understand comes from Jackson Many, Andy Estrella an ace at the head of the pitching rotation. Sleepy Hollow’s 17-and-under summer you. Now, they are young men and we treat (a top base-stealing threat) and promising baseball team will rely on a Fab Five of sorts them like young men.” eighth-grader Talon Carsto. Ryan Owen TWELVE AND UNDER: Tis team is in attempting to make a successful debut in D.J. Owen and Ben Oshins are the third and Ramon Salazar are right-handers who a bit of a Pirozzi family afair. Paul Pirozzi the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League. and fourth starters in the rotation, respec- should help shoulder the pitching load. coaches his twin sons, Mike and Chris. Coach Robert Bischof is depending on tively. In addition, Owen is a ball-hawking Coach Sean McCarthy said of the league Mike, displaying improved arm strength, fve players who have been with him since center felder when he is not on the mound. change, “We wanted to challenge the boys leads the pitching rotation. He often takes they were nine years old: standout catcher Travis Cowles (second base) and Jaden a bit more by playing top-notch teams his cue from his twin, Chris, since Chris is Matthew Bischof (he qualifes as a lifer since D’Agostiniis (frst base) are other players throughout the county. We feel confdent a catcher. he is the coach’s son), middle infelder Sean working to refne their skills. that, if we get good pitching and make the Pirozzi – the coach that is – welcomes McCarthy, slick-felding third baseman Bischof expects the team to quickly assert routine plays in the feld, we will be in every the versatility of Tommy Black. He is a Alec Bjorkland and right-handers Nathan itself in its new surroundings.“We have a game.” right-hander with the capability of playing Gargano and Gavin Ryan. bunch of talented kids and, if they put the virtually every position. Shortstop Armani Bischof welcomes the experience they efort forward, they will be very competi- FOURTEEN AND UNDER: Coach Curet, second baseman Kevin Richardson bring. tive,” he said. “We’ve always managed to be Eugene Arduino has high expectations for and catcher Antos Kozlowski are other key “It’s great as a coach,” he said. “You try to in the top two or three in any league we’ve this squad. “We should do very well,” he fgures on the roster. Kiernan Named New Tarrytown School District Athletic Director by Kevin Brown pact them throughout their schooling and to ensure success. there right now. I think Middle School life. By providing children with a balanced Athletics are at a turning point. In the 70s After the long reign of outgoing Athletic lifestyle, this will allow them to live a life of Q: Sleepy Hollow High School is considered and early 80s a lot of rules like the “no-cut Director Chuck Scarpulla, Denise Kiernan health and wellness. When children begin a football school. What is your mindset on policy” and “everybody plays a half game” takes over the position with a signifcantly 7th grade, hopefully they will participate football? policies were put in place to help engen- expanded role. Kiernan will be the Director in a sport that they enjoy and pursue for A: I am a big fan of football. Not just the der participation in sports for all student of Health and Physical Education, oversee- a lifetime. sport, but the community that it engen- athletes. ing not only the interscholastic athletic ders. Te cheerleaders, the fans, the com- It is important to strike the balance be- program but also Physical Education and Q: Your resume includes a lot of work and munity that rallies around it...it’s a unique tween playing time and competition at the Health Education teachers for all grades K study in Nutrition and Wellness. sport. Practices, games, dinners, fundrais- modifed level. Middle School athletics through 12. A: Our young students need the tools to ing and the bus rides to and from competi- is an important part of a school districts’ Her resume and credentials are extensive. achieve maximum success. By providing tions are an integral part of the experience athletic program because it ofers students She is joining the district from a position them with a wellness approach that ad- that impacts our students. Football is being an opportunity to build on the skills and as the Director of Health, Physical Educa- dresses their health and nutrition, all stu- taught diferently now with an enormous fundamentals at a lower level and allows tion and Athletics in the Glen Cove School dents can be successful. focus on player safety. them to understand the commitment level District on Long Island. She has received required to succeed. mulitple teaching awards and is an admin- Q: Please share your mission. Q: What are your thoughts about teachers as istrator with a list of certifcations that is A: Coaches are transformational in the coaches? Q: Will you have focus on helping the gifted remarkably impressive. She received her lives of student athletes. Everything is con- A: I can’t comment, I need to become fa- athletes move on to the next level? Bachelor of Science in Physical Education nected. A well-rounded academic and ath- miliar with the policies of the school dis- A: Te college bound process for student at St. Bonaventure and has a MS in Educa- letic program will assist a student athlete to trict. I do believe that all coaches should athletes includes the participation of the tion Administration from C.W. Post. As a grow socially, emotionally, and intellectu- be held accountable with fair and rigorous athletic director, coaches, student-athletes, teacher, she has held several Physical Edu- ally. So many students will note the coaches standards. Feedback that is positive and and the parents. Te goal is to provide cation positions and has coached soccer, who played such a huge role in their forma- critical will provide all coaches with the them with opportunities to assist with the basketball, and lacrosse. tive years. ability to grow and improve so they can necessary tools and resources. ofer the student athletes the best possible Q: How will your role be diferent within Q: Let’s focus on athletics. Have you met the experience. Q: Anything else you would like to share? the Tarrytown School District? coaches yet? A: I want to wish Chuck Scarpulla a A: My position will be Director of Health, A: As of right now, I am transitioning Q: Some of the parents of more competitive healthy and happy retirement. I am fortu- Physical Education and Athletics for Kin- jobs and will be meeting with the coaches athletes are extremely disappointed by middle nate to have met him and follow his reign dergarten through 12th grade. Athletics is throughout the summer to learn about school athletics. Te kids compete at a very and begin my career at Sleepy. I am looking an extension of what goes on in the class- their programs, goals and successes. An high level through clubs and community forward to working with the staf, students, room. It is important that the education athletic program is a collaboration between programs from a young age and then Middle parents, and the Sleepy Hollow communi- that we give children regarding lifelong ft- coaches, students, staf, parents, and the School Sports is an activity. Any thoughts? ty who gives so much to the programs and ness and wellness from a young age will im- community. All parts are equally important A: Tis is a very prominent subject out to their children.

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Q. Who gets skin cancer, and why? a role. Although skin cancer afects people Te most dangerous and deadliest form » Avoid sun-tanning and do not use UV of all colors and races, the risk is greatest for of skin cancer is melanoma. It frequently tanning beds, as they are more harmful than A. Sun exposure is the biggest cause of people who have fair skin, a large number of develops in a pre-existing mole or appears the sun. skin cancer, but some cancers develop on moles, a family history of skin cancer, a his- as a new dark spot on the skin. Melanoma » Cover up with clothing or, even better, skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. tory of excessive sun exposure or blistering is caused mainly by intense, occasional ul- UV-protective clothing. Wear a broad- Exposure to environmental hazards, radia- sunburns, or received radiation treatments. traviolet light exposure, which frequently brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. tion treatment, and even heredity may play leads to sunburn. It occurs especially in » While outdoors, use a broad-spectrum Q. What are the types of skin cancer? those who are genetically predisposed to (UVA/UVB), water -resistant sunscreen the disease. If melanoma is detected and with an SPF of 30 or higher. Reapply ap- A. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most treated early, it is almost always curable. If proximately every two hours, or after swim- common type of skin cancer, followed by not, the cancer can advance and spread to ming or sweating. Don’t forget the top of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Tey usu- other parts of the body, where it becomes your feet, your neck, your ears and the top ally develop in people who have fair skin, hard to treat and can be fatal. Knowing the of your head. but can occur in any skin color. Tey de- ABCDE warning signs (Asymmetry, Bor- » Examine your skin head-to-toe every velop after years of sun exposure or tanning der, Color, Diameter, Evolving) of mela- month. and tend to form on areas that are frequent- noma can help you fnd an early melanoma. » See your dermatologist every year for a ly exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, Consult a doctor if a mole is asymmetrical; skin exam. ears, hands, arms, chest and back. Tese has irregular edges; is more than one color; » And remember, if you notice changes to carcinomas can appear as a frm red bump, is wider than a pencil eraser; changes with your skin, such as a new growth, a mole scaly pink patch, or a sore that doesn’t heal. regard to size, shape or color; or if the mole changing appearance, or a sore that won’t Spicy Szechuan Chicken Both BCC and SCC can invade into the itches, oozes or bleeds. heal, see a doctor right way. skin and cause disfgurement. BCC rarely metastasizes or spreads, while the risk is Q. How do I prevent skin cancer? Dr. Alison Stallings is a dermatologist at slightly higher for SCC. Early diagnosis Phelps Hospital. She is a member of and treatment can prevent further damage A. » Seek the shade, especially between Advanced Dermatology of Westchester in and stop them from spreading to other areas 10 am and 4 pm, when the sun’s rays are Ta r r y t ow n . of the body. strongest. ITAV10591 to Launch New Service A community grant will help a local has grown from the single digits at the start In order to continue expanding the ride group expand its commitment to seniors to nearly 50 a month now. Members have service and to implement the new helping with a new service. ITAV10591, the group praised the volunteer drivers for their ef- hands service, ITAV needs more volunteers. of volunteers dedicated to helping seniors ciency and courtesy. It is looking for people who can spend a few live independently in their homes, has re- After successfully implementing this fag- hours a week as a service coordinator, driver ceived a $12,000 grant from the Westches- ship service, ITAV volunteers are ready to or helping hands worker. Te need is great ter Community Foundation. Te WCF is do more. Te group will soon launch a and urgent. If you would like to become a division of the New York Community “helping hands” service where volunteers an ITAV volunteer, please send an email to Trust, one of the largest community foun - will go to seniors’ homes to help with small info@itav10591 or call 914-222-5116. For dations in the country. Te purpose of the chores and repairs that they may no lon- information on ITAV itself, visit the website grant is to help ITAV add something new to ger be able to do themselves. Tis includes at www.itav10591.org. its menu of services. things like snow removal, AC set up and re- Te ITAV Board would like to thank the One year ago this month, ITAV launched moval, changing a car battery, thermostat, many people and groups in 10591 that have its frst service, free rides to members any- smoke detector or light bulb, picture hang- contributed to the organization’s success. where in Westchester County. A Service ing, putting up or taking down window Whether it’s donations of money, like from Coordinator takes ride requests from mem- screens. As with drivers, volunteers going to the Rivertown Runners and other groups, bers and matches them up with volunteer people’s homes will be thoroughly screened or donations of other things, like the use of drivers. Drivers are thoroughly vetted, en- and vetted. To qualify for this service, you space by the Reformed Church of the Tar- suring a safe, comfortable ride for seniors. must be an ITAV member. Membership is rytowns, the community has recognized a Since the program began, volunteers have only 25-dollars a year and you can become need to help our seniors live independently Grape Expectations taken dozens of seniors to doctor’s ap- a member, or make a contribution, by send- and it has come forward in a very generous WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT pointments, grocery shopping, anywhere ing a check to P.O. Box 8304, Sleepy Hol- way. they have to go. Te number of free rides low, NY 10591. 15% OFF Bring Your Own Kayak Program Likely on the Lakes by Barrett Seaman neighboring Sleepy Hollow. At their June asked Village Administrator Richard Sling- 14 work session, trustees responded favor- erland to address regarding the need for li- YOUR NEXT For several years now, it’s been possible ably to a proposal by Friends of the Tarry- ability waivers, parking availability, police for residents and visitors alike to rent a town Lakes representative Paul Keppler to enforcement and what to charge residents WINE PURCHASE kayak and explore the wildlife-rich shores permit registered residents to launch their for a permit. WITH THIS AD. CANNOT BE of the Tarrytown Lakes on weekends. Te own kayaks from the same landing currently “Te board wants me to perform due dili- COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS. SOME ITEMS ARE vendor, Hudson River Recreation, charges used by the vendor. While asking questions gence and assure them that we have a prac- EXCLUDED. NO MINIMUM OR anywhere from $20 for one hour in a single about insurance and enforceability, Mayor tical plan,” said Slingerland, adding “Tis MAXIMUM. kayak up to $60 for three hours in a double. Drew Fixell assured Keppler, “We are look- is being given serious consideration by the 92 NORTH BROADWAY (RTE9) Tis summer, the Tarrytown Village ing to do this.” board.” Said Keppler, “I am cautiously opti- TARRYTOWN, NY. 10591 Phone# 332-0294 Board appears poised to approve the use of When and if the new permits will be mistic that kayaking will happen this sum- WWW.123WINEAVE.COM private kayaks by residents of the village and available depends on answers the board has mer.”

20 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Food for Thought

when a variety of produce is at its favor powder, French-style with lemon and tarra- July Smoking, Grilling and height this summer, you can slowly grill gon. Ten, match your rub to the brine by olive oil-basted slices of eggplant, zucchini, adding the same herb and spice favorings Barbecuing scallions, onions, or whatever is at its sea- to your rubs. Feel free to substitute favors sonal peak, alongside your main selection, and experiment with fresh thyme, oregano by Linda Viertel and you will have a meal ft for the gods. or tarragon.) Grill the vegetables frst, push them of Chicken thighs tend to be the more to the side of the grill where there are no favorful cut of the bird, especially when coals beneath, and they’ll stay nice and hot grilled; their skin crisps up nicely, while the while you cook your meat or fsh. (When dark meat stays moist. Here’s an unusual uly 4th is the unofficial holiday kets or other local purveyors. Irvington’s barbecuing chicken- see below, which takes slightly sweet and spicy Chinese-style recipe when Weber grills, electric and Geordanes Neighborhood Market carries longer, you can keep the grilled vegetables that calls for hoisin sauce, Asian chile sauce, coal smokers, and barbecues of grass fed beef, free range chickens and fresh warm in a 200 degree oven so they don’t oyster and soy sauces – all easily obtainable J ground meat, as does Campbell Meats overcook.) in any good grocery store. all dimensions become the preferred Butchery and Charcuterie in Dobbs Fer- (Note: brines can be favored however cooking method for summer dining. ry. You will taste the diference: believe me. you wish – Spanish style with sherry vin- Please visit: thehudsonindependent.com for Who doesn’t love that smoky aroma waft- Pork chops – the other white meat – are egar, Mexican style with chili, lime zest and the best smoked salmon and cucumber dill ing through the air while a perfectly grilled most favorful and succulent when brined fresh oregano, Chinese style with 5-spice sauce recipes. steak, hamburger, pork chop or fsh fllet for a short time before grilling. Tey can is sizzling away? Tis summer, take time then be coated with an herb rub of your to purchase sustainably produced meats, choosing to complement whatever vegeta- Grilled, Brined Fresh Herb-Coated Pork Chops poultry and seafood from our farmers’ mar- bles or salads you may be serving. In fact, Ingredients: Brown Sugar and Spicy Szechuan Chicken Molasses Flavored Brine 3 ½ cups water Ingredients: 3 Tblsp. kosher salt Marinade: ¼ cup brown sugar 3 Tblsp. Chinese rice wine 1 Tblsp. unsulphured or dry sherry molasses 3 Tblsp. hoisin sauce 1 cup ice cubes 2 Tblsp. oyster sauce 4 bone-in 1¼- 1½ inch thick 2 Tblsp. red wine vinegar rib chops or boneless chops 1 Tblsp. sesame oil (they cook faster but don’t 1 Tblsp. Asian chili sauce allow you to chew on the rib 2 Tblsp. sugar bone) appr. 3 pounds total 1 Tblsp. fnely minced garlic 1 Tblsp. fnely minced ginger Pour water into large bowl, stir in salt until dissolved. Stir in brown sugar and molas- 2 whole green onions ses until dissolved. Add ice cubes, and stir to chill. Add chops, cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Remove chops and pat dry with paper towels before covering with rub. (scallions) minced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Fennel Seed and 1 Tblsp. chopped fresh sage (plus sprigs for serving) Fresh Herb Rub 1 Tblsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tblsp. crushed fennel seeds 2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 6-8 chicken thighs 1 Tblsp. chopped garlic 1 Tblsp. olive oil

Combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Pour over washed and dried chicken Place all ingredients in a Cuisinart and pulse to blend mixture. Or, chop all very fne thighs and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. and mix in bowl. Coat each brined chop generously on both sides with the rub.

To Grill: Heat coals; when ash covered, brush rack with favorless cooking oil, then lay To Grill: build a charcoal fre but spread the coals on only half the grill. Heat to me- chicken skin side up in center of rack. Turn every minute or so until the skin begins to dium high. Lay chops directly over hot coals. If faming occurs, move chops to area crisp up. Then move the chicken to the half of the grill with no coals underneath, and without coals. Sear chops for 1 ½ minutes on each side. Then transfer to area without cover. Grill chicken for about 20 minutes, skin side up. Brush chicken once or twice coals, cover grill and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes more. The chops are done with remaining marinade as it cooks. Make sure skin side is well crisped. To serve, pile when frm to the touch and an instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees. Transfer chicken thighs on heated platter and top with fresh cilantro sprigs. to warm platter and let rest 5 minutes so that juices are reabsorbed before serving.

Sally Kellock Retires as What’s Happening Editor For more than a decade, this newspaper listings each month, “What’s Happening” was in charge of implementing technical dent for 26 years, has been responsible for Bring Your Own Kayak Program Likely on the Lakes has been committed to providing our read- Editor Sally Kellock has been handling the and administrative aspects of the Emer- “What’s Happening” in many ways dur- ers with “What’s Happening,” two pages work voluntarily since its inception. It is gency Operation in Afghanistan. Her fnal ing her careers. Once again, all of us at Te in each issue listing all types of events tak- with a great amount of gratitude for her assignment was as Senior Recruitment Of- Hudson Independent are very appreciative ing place each month in the rivertowns. toil that we announce that this issue marks fcer in the Division of Human Resources. of her dedicated and diligent maintenance With a special category for Seniors, Sally’s fnal efort for the newspaper. She is While in the feld for UNICEF, her role of these valuable pages in our community “What’s Happening” includes listings, taking a well-earned retirement from her included helping the government develop newspaper. with brief descriptions of each daily event, remarkable contribution. programs for children and their families, We are also pleased to announce that, whether entertainment, a celebration, a li- It is Sally’s second “retirement.” For 33 writing up the program for UNICEF beginning with the August issue, veteran brary reading, a special class, or a fea mar- years, she worked for UNICEF, includ- Board approval, ensuring necessary sup- Hudson Independent reporter Neal Rentz ket - whatever - most often numbering ing 18 years in the feld. She was based in plies, equipment and funds were delivered will be handling the “What’s Happening” more than one-hundred items. Tey also Peru, Zambia, Kenya and Bangladesh as a and monitoring and reporting on imple- assignment. He can be contacted at: neal- appear on our website. Senior Program Ofcer before returning mentation. [email protected]. Diligently gathering and compiling those to the New York headquarters where she Consequently, Sally, a Tarrytown resi-

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JULY 13: Author Visit: at 7 p.m. Elaine Freed Lindenblatt talks about her book Stop at the Red Apple at the Warner Library in Tarrytown.

JULY 18: Mystery Book Club: Meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss The Last Policeman by Ben Win- ters at the Warner Library in Tarrytown.

JULY 11: Retro Revival Series: The Graduate showing at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.

BOYS OF THE BRONX DOO WOP NIGHT: Te Check out the complete directory for JULY at www.thehudsonindependent.com Belmonts perform at the Westchester Broadway Teatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show What’s Happening at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broad- waytheatre.com.

Friday 7 burnsflmcenter.org Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or Wednesday 19 Sunday 23 visit www.warnerlibrary.org. BOOK CLUB: At 10 a.m. Te Attack by Yasmina Wednesday 12 MOVIE MATINEE: Witness for the Prosecution show- BUTTERFLIES, BEES AND BIRDS: At 1 p.m. visit a Khadra will be discussed at Temple Beth Abraham RIVERTOWN SOCIALS: At 7:30 p.m. join a ‘80s ing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. native plant meadow and learn about this rich in Tarrytown. To RSVP call 631-1770 or e-mail MOVIE MATINEES: Te Zookeeper’s Wife showing at cardio dance class and bring new or gently used Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. ecosystem at the Greenburgh Nature Center in [email protected]. 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call sneakers to donate to a local group at Shames JCC Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.green- 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or BUZZWORTHY FILMS: Florence Foster Jenkins showing burghnaturecenterorg. Saturday 8 visit www.ShamesJCC.org. at 6:30 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. Call STORIES OF THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA: At 7 p.m. 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. GARDENING WITH NICK: From 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. BEAVER DAMS AND LODGES: At 10 a.m. enjoy a Brian Patrick Mulligan performs Ben Franklin Saturday 15 learn how to use your garden to its full potential story plus habitat hikes, stream stomps and wild & the Great American Experiment at the Ossin- CELEBRATE JONATHAN DEMME: At 8:30 p.m. watch at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit foraging at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. ing Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www. FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK WORK DAY: 10 a.m. Stop Making Sense at the Artopee Way Drive-In www.lyndhurst.org. Other workshops Aug. 13 & Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 ossininglibrary.org. – 2 p.m. Meet at the end of West Main St., Tar- in Nyack. Call 845-353-2568 or visit www. Sept. 24. or visit www.teatown.org. rytown with hand tools for weeding and clipping. rivertownflm.org. IMPACT INVESTING: At 7:30 p.m. learn how to com- Call 419-7229. Wednesday 26 ADULT COMEDY NIGHT: Six popular comics bine socially benefcial results with fnancial gain Thursday 20 perform at the Westchester Broadway Teatre in at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE: Singer Michael MOVIE MATINEES: Beauty and the Beast showing at Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 Program co-sponsored by the Sierra Club Lower Amonte performs in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 MOVIES FOR KIDS: Monster Trucks showing at 2 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre. Hudson Group. Call 723-3470 or visit www.newy- p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. com. ork.sierraclub.org/LHG. www.broadwaytheatre.com. 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. IMPROV: At 8 p.m. Don’t Tink Twice will be OSSINING DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION SERIES: At Sunday 9 LITERARY EVENING: At 7:30 p.m. Idra Novey & COMEDY NIGHT: At 8 p.m. HA! Comedy Club screened at the Nyack Center, Broadway at Depew, Alex Mar share poetic beginnings and work of presents Artie Lange at the Tarrytown Music Hall. 6:30 p.m. Te Tirteenth, showcasing the American followed by discussion with improv teacher and prison system, will be screened at the Ossining HASTINGS FLEA MARKET: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. journalistic non-fction at the Hudson Valley Writ- Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusi- performer Jim Fyfe. Call 845-353-2568 or visit at the Metro North train station parking lot. Also ers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or chall.org. Public Library, followed by a panel discussion. www.rivertownflm.org. food and entertainment. Call (646) 709-4308 or visit www.writerscenter.org. Visit www.ossiningdocumentaries.org. visit www.hastingsfea.com. Tuesday 18 Thursday 27 Thursday 13 Saturday 22 BRINGING BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR YARD: At 1 p.m. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Meets at 3:30 p.m. to MOVIES FOR KIDS: Trolls showing at 2 p.m. at the learn how to make your own backyard a gather- MOVIES FOR KIDS: A Dog’s Purpose showing at 2 discuss Te Last Policeman by Ben Winters at the RABBIT RAMBLE: At 10 a.m. enjoy a story plus Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or ing place for native butterfies at the Greenburgh p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or habitat hikes, stream stomps and critter care at visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregis- MAGICAL MOTHS: At 8 p.m. celebrate National www.greenburghnaturecenterorg. tration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit AUTHOR EVENT: At 6 p.m. Eugene Lim reads from FREE HEALING MEDITATION: At 7 p.m. non-denom- www.teatown.org. Moth Week with naturalist Charlie Roberto at CONCERT: At 7 p.m. Randy Newman performs at his new novel Dear Cyborgs at Riverrun Books & inational spiritual group at the United Methodist Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregis- the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or Manuscripts in Hastings-on-Hudson. Call 478- Church of the Tarrytowns, 27 S. Washington St. PET ADOPTION DAY: From 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. tration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. 1339. Call 831-9812 or e-mail Diana@dianamuenzchen. at the Westchester Broadway Teatre in Elmsford. www.teatown.org. com. Also July 25 at 10 a.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com. Monday 10 SUMMER NIGHTS AT STONE BARNS: At 7 p.m. Friday 28 change makers discuss how to achieve a healthy LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOME: At 7 p.m. Marie and sustainable food system for all at Stone Barns’ Y SUMMER THEATER: Performs All Shook Up at 2 Graham, founder of Te Refreshed Home, speaks Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Playwright p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow High School at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631- Hills. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stonebarnscen- Continued from page 18 gig at a non-proft theatre group, Te Ama- Auditorium. Call 418-5562 for more information. ter.org. Also July 20 & 27. Also July 29 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. teur Comedy Club. Major productions have Tuesday 11 WARNER LIBRARY BOOK GROUP: Meets at 7 p.m. to acting with Harold Clurman and direct oth- been mounted and performed entirely by RANDOM FARMS KIDS’ THEATER: Performs Te discuss Celine by Peter Heller. Call 631-7734 or er workshops. All the while, he continued to members several times a year there in an Sound of Music at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Tar- RETRO REVIVAL SERIES: Te Graduate showing at visit www.warnerlibrary.org. rytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Jacob Burns Film Cen- sell and design shoes. “Hey, its hard to get unbroken succession dating to the Club’s www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Also July 29 at 1 AUTHOR VISIT: at 7 p.m. Elaine Freed Lindenblatt rich in the theatre. You still got to eat and founding. Lipson directed Crucifer of Blood p.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 5 ter in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www. talks about her book Stop at the Red Apple at the pay the rent,” he said. there in 1990. at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. However, Lipson did fnally get a $4,000 Saturday 29 “Te battery is the absolute heart of all OSSINING AND THE ARTS: At 6 p.m. Mike and Miriam Risko will be honored, short flms by EBike Shop these systems. Tested out the wazoo. Con- Continued from page 4 Kristen Hester and Dominic Pace will be screened forms to all the federal standards. Same and refreshments served at the Ossining Public cells as in a Tesla,” said Busk. He took a Library. RSVP on the Facebook page Ossining and with assistive technology. special course from LEVA on battery safety, the Arts. Busk’s customers JC and Diana of Cold a month-long course at the Barnet Bicycle THE NIGHT THE MUSIC LIVED: A tribute to Buddy Spring have been riding bikes for over 50 Institute (BBI), and met extensively with Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper at the Westchester Broadway Teatre in Elmsford. Din- years. After testing a few models with Busk, each of the seven manufacturers he carries. ner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592- they bought two Faradays. JC said, “Te As a result, Sleek eBikes services nearly all 2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com. bikes are so sleek and good looking, people tunings and repairs in house. STORYSTAGE: At 8 p.m. enjoy the American tradi- are stopping us on the trail. And hills are Busk has a 10-year vision for the river- tion of storytelling at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy not a problem.” Busk helped them choose towns where automated car technology Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley. bikes that are easy to mount despite hip and accessible bikeways support a return to org. problems, and “tricked them out” with bells a past when children biked to school and Sunday 30 and a rack. Busk even has a special device neighbors flled a handlebar basket with to test the spread of “sit bones,” determin- groceries. Cheaper, cleaner, greener, healthi- MEET THE ANIMALS: At 1 p.m. get up close and hands-on with some of the animals at the Green- ing the most comfortable seat for any given er. And those mean hills? Tey’re now just a burgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 bottom. couple of bumps in the road. or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

24 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com JULY 22 Boys of the Bronx Doo Wop Night: JULY 31 Phelps Golf Classic: Tournament to beneft The Belmonts perform at the Westchester JULY 27 Movies for Kids: Trolls showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Phelps Memorial Hospital Center at 11 a.m. at Sleepy Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Library in Tarrytown. Hollow Country Club, Scarborough.

BOYS OF THE BRONX DOO WOP NIGHT: Te Monday 31 ‘DROP YOUR PANTS’ DENIM RECYCLING INITIATIVE: OSSINING FARMERS’ MARKET: Open Saturdays from Check out the complete directory for JULY at www.thehudsonindependent.com Belmonts perform at the Westchester Broadway Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. through Dec. 17 at Spring & Teatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show PHELPS GOLF CLASSIC: Tournament to beneft Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www.down- at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broad- Phelps Memorial Hospital Center at 11 a.m. at insulation and keep textile waste out of landflls. toearthmarkets.com. waytheatre.com. Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough. Call Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. 366-3104 or e-mail [email protected]. (Resched- IRVINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Open Sundays from Sunday 23 uled from June 5). WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE: Annie on stage 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main St. School. Visit www. through Sept. 10 in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. irvingtonfarmersmarket.net. BUTTERFLIES, BEES AND BIRDS: At 1 p.m. visit a Ongoing & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www. native plant meadow and learn about this rich broadwaytheatre.com. STONE BARNS’ CENTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ecosystem at the Greenburgh Nature Center in FREE TAI CHI: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. IN POCANTICO HILLS: Open Wed. – Sun. from 10 Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.green- – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 LATIN DANCE LESSONS: Classes by Josie Lariccia on a.m. – 5 p.m. Produce, meat and eggs available burghnaturecenterorg. a.m. & Tursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at various dates through August 19 at the Irvington in Farm Store. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stone- Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call Public Library. To register call 591-7840 or visit barnscenter.org. GARDENING WITH NICK: From 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. http://irvingtonlibary.evanced.info/signup/Calen- learn how to use your garden to its full potential dar. IRVINGTON RUNNING MEETUP: Group meets mul- at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit JAZZ FORUM CLUB: Shows Fridays and Saturdays at tiple times per week to keep ft, keep in touch and www.lyndhurst.org. Other workshops Aug. 13 & 8 p.m. & 10 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. at SUMMER READING GAME: For young readers have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. Visit Sept. 24. One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call 631-1000 or through Aug. 19 at the Warner Library in Tar- www.meetup.com/Irvington-running-Meetup/. visit http://jazzforumarts.org/. rytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary. MAH JONGG: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Wednesday 26 org. SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Old and new music docu- Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Trough Aug. [email protected] to ensure there are enough MOVIE MATINEES: Beauty and the Beast showing at mentaries through Aug. 17 at Jacob Burns Film 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit 30 win prizes for reading books at the Warner Li- players for a game. 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. www.burnsflmcenter.org brary in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk to get your Reading Log. MEN’S CLUB: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings IMPROV: At 8 p.m. Don’t Tink Twice will be SUMMER READING BUDDIES: Fridays from 10 a.m. ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM: screened at the Nyack Center, Broadway at Depew, – 12 noon July 7 – Aug. 11 volunteers will help Trough Sept. have varied speakers and are open to the public free followed by discussion with improv teacher and children in grades K-6 with their summer reading 1 for ages 18 and older at the Warner Library in of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www.Shames- performer Jim Fyfe. Call 845-353-2568 or visit assignments at the Ossining Public Library. Call Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerli- JCC.org. 941-2416, ext. 337 or visit www.ossininglibrary. brary.org. www.rivertownflm.org. TORAH STUDY: Rabbi Holtz leads a class July 19 org. GUIDED KAYAK TOURS: Weekends from 9 a.m. – 12 and 26 at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Thursday 27 PIRATE QUEST: On Saturdays and Sundays from noon, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tarrytown. No previous knowledge required. Call at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow. Call 682- 631-1770 or e-mail [email protected]. MOVIES FOR KIDS: Trolls showing at 2 p.m. at the 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt through the grounds to load precious cargo onto 5135 or visit www.KayakHudson.com . Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or CHESS CLUB: Te Warner Library Chess Club their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor visit www.warnerlibrary.org. KAYAKING: Rent a kayak between 12 noon and 5 meets on the second, third and fourth Tursday of in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. p.m. on the Tarrytown Lakes Saturdays and Sun- the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 631- MAGICAL MOTHS: At 8 p.m. celebrate National hudsonvalley.org. days. Call 682-5135 or visit www.KayakHudson. 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Moth Week with naturalist Charlie Roberto at PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT MEET-UP: Join Lane com. Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregis- HEALTHY LIFE SERIES: Phelps Memorial Hospital Cobb Saturdays in July and August from 10:30 tration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit WINE AND JAZZ WEDNESDAYS: From 6 p.m. – 8 Center in Sleepy Hollow ofers the community a www.teatown.org. a.m. – 11:45 a.m. starting July 8 and learn how p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita wide range of programs on health-related subjects to create balance in a not so balanced world at the Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapoblanany. as well as health screenings and support groups. Friday 28 Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or com. Visit www.phelpshospital.org. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Y SUMMER THEATER: Performs All Shook Up at 2 FREE LYNDHURST TOURS: Trough September Tar- FILMS FOR CHILDREN: Weekends at noon at the NATURE CAMPS: p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow High School From July 10 – Sept. 1 for grades rytown residents receive free Classic Tour admis- Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747- K – 5 at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scars- gig at a non-proft theatre group, Te Ama- Auditorium. Call 418-5562 for more information. sion on Tursdays and Fridays. Call 631-4481 or 5555 or visit www.burnsflmcenter.org. Also July 29 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. dale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnatu- visit www.lyndhurst.org. teur Comedy Club. Major productions have recenterorg. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARIES: Stories, been mounted and performed entirely by RANDOM FARMS KIDS’ THEATER: Performs Te TARRYTOWN SLEEPY HOLLOW FARMERS MARKET: rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Trough Aug. 25 free jazz members several times a year there in an Sound of Music at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Tar- Open 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington rytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit concerts in Dobbs Ferry, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, 18 in Patriot’s Park. E-mail TaSHFarmersMarket@ Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit unbroken succession dating to the Club’s www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Also July 29 at 1 Sleepy Hollow & Ossining. Full schedule at www. gmail.com or visit www.TaSHFarmersMarket.org. www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591- founding. Lipson directed Crucifer of Blood p.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 5 jazzforumarts.org. 7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. there in 1990. at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. ROMANCE IN THE MOVIES: At 2 p.m. series pre- sented by Charles Goldman continuing July 6 with Saturday 29 Portrait of Jennie, July 13 Humoresque, July 20 De- ception and July 27 Te More the Merrier at the Ir- “Te battery is the absolute heart of all OSSINING AND THE ARTS: At 6 p.m. Mike and Miriam Risko will be honored, short flms by vington Public Library. Registration required. Call these systems. Tested out the wazoo. Con- Kristen Hester and Dominic Pace will be screened 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.evanced. forms to all the federal standards. Same and refreshments served at the Ossining Public info/signup/Calendar. Continues in August. cells as in a Tesla,” said Busk. He took a Library. RSVP on the Facebook page Ossining and EXHIBIT: Works by Selene Smerling and Zoe Brot- special course from LEVA on battery safety, the Arts. man Denahy continue on display at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. a month-long course at the Barnet Bicycle THE NIGHT THE MUSIC LIVED: A tribute to Buddy irvingtonlibrary.org. Institute (BBI), and met extensively with Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper at the Westchester Broadway Teatre in Elmsford. Din- each of the seven manufacturers he carries. EXHIBITS: Photography by Jim Drohan and ner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592- abstract art by Michelle Williams at the Ossining As a result, Sleek eBikes services nearly all 2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com. Public Library. Reception for Drohan July 8 from tunings and repairs in house. STORYSTAGE: At 8 p.m. enjoy the American tradi- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call 941-2416 or visit www. Busk has a 10-year vision for the river- tion of storytelling at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy ossininglibrary.org. towns where automated car technology Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley. EXHIBIT: Work by the artists at Neighborhood and accessible bikeways support a return to org. House at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Recep- tion July 12 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Call 631-7734 a past when children biked to school and Sunday 30 neighbors flled a handlebar basket with or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. groceries. Cheaper, cleaner, greener, healthi- MEET THE ANIMALS: At 1 p.m. get up close and “DEFYING LABELS: New Role, New Clothes: hands-on with some of the animals at the Green- er. And those mean hills? Tey’re now just a Trough Sept. 24 fashion exhibition at Lynd- burgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 hurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www. couple of bumps in the road. or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg. lyndhurst.org.

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Camille Marchini Jaime Valencia Luz Valencia Ryan Boniello Brooke Stevens Tarrytown Tarrytown Tarrytown Tarrytown Works in Tarrytown “I think it’s wrong. If students are “It is completely unfair that the of- “I remember the speech that “I believe there should be a quick “I feel there has to be a less ag- coming here for better opportuni- fcials would come to the school. Trump made saying he would only route to citizenship, but until then gressive way to handle a situation ties, why should they be denied School is supposed to be a safe deport criminals. Students are we have to be hard-nosed about like this.” the privilege that I am so lucky to haven.” not criminals.” people who are siphoning our tax have?” dollars.”

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Thanks to Community for You have all sealed a place in my heart for- ers in the moment. I took his advice these the help. Well for sure I am no superhero… Support in Time of Need ever and if I live to be 100, I could never be past few weeks and I am humbled by the (Just ask my kids!) I do thank each and ev- able to repay your generosity. overwhelming outpouring of love and help ery one of you for picking up the pieces and Dear Tarrytown Friends, Tese past two weeks have presented a shown to me and my children. Your sup- helping me through this dark time in my very steep learning curve for me and the port is palpable even at great distance. I life. YOU ARE THE SUPERHEROES! I am writing this letter on frst day of kids. As I told many of you at the services, love you all for your strength and remem- Finally, I learned that we are all who we summer and I do not have to tell you how God tore up the plan book on this one and brance of Dan as the man who provided the are in the eyes of others. Dan and I would that date beats in the hearts of every parent is asking us all to trust ourselves to rewrite soundtrack to all the experiences, big and always send notes to each other and sign and child out there. I wanted to get this to it. So what I learned so far….? small that life ofered. them in stick fgures not names. Tese you before you all started your well deserved I learned that God writes in crooked I learned that small is a relative term…. As would convey more than any words could. summer vacations and all the activities that lines. We have no idea what he is adding a teacher and mom to my four kids, when A dear friend did what is in my opinion a the season brings. to our life story or the meaning behind the things went awry in the classroom or at the true act of kindness in clearing up Dan’s As many of you may know, my husband actions. Nor will we until we live the experi- breakfast table. I would joke tell the kids workspace so as to save me the pain of do- Dan Moriarty passed away a few weeks ago ence and He unfolds the story in its entirety that I was Judge and Jury, I was the mama ing so. She came across one of these draw- after a two-year battle with depression. His to be clearly understood. I must trust that bear and I was in charge. Tey would laugh, ings that he made on a post-it; Toothy passing leaves behind a ripple efect the likes he is working on a best seller here! argue or agree (Ten they would go and do smile, Curly Hair and glasses. Above the of which I never expected to see. Te cards, I learned that Mr. Rogers was a genius…. exactly what THEY had planned in the frst drawing was the statement “Remember this letters, meals, and well wishes overwhelm he wrote once that if and when tragedy place). My world was small, controlled and guy!” So we are all tasked with doing just me when I consider it on the large scale. strikes, we should all look to the help- predictable; I love it that way and I am so that. Remember Dan, his music, his wry grateful to have you all sharing it with me. sense of humor and ability to look at the You all taught me a valuable math lesson… parade of life and provide the soundtrack. One small town + one collective heart = Tank you all! healing. Editor Advertising Sales Director I learned to say “thank you” instead of “I Sincerely, RICK PEZZULLO SUZANNE STEPHANS got this.” To assume that I can handle every- Mary, Danny, Peter, Chris and Cecelia [email protected] (914) 255-1314 thing with a simple “I got this” is to sound Moriarty 914.631.6311 [email protected] rather like a self proclaimed superhero and Tarrytown (Te Greatest Place on Earth) Office Manager Art Direction in some way diminishes the person ofering PAULA ROMANOW ETZEL WENDY TITTEL DESIGN 914.631.6311 [email protected] [email protected] Circulation Manager Gedid has Skills to Make Ad Production Manager JOANNE M. TINSLEY consulting work gives her experience in TOM SCHUMACHER [email protected] Strong Contribution to [email protected] Irvington BOE building consensus, how the Board func- What’s Happening Editor tions. Her community service includes a Ad Sales Manager SALLY KELLOCK, [email protected] JONATHAN MARSHALL To the Editor: number of other roles, but introduction of Webmaster the Walking School Bus stands out. She (914) 374-7564 Tim Thayer, [email protected] [email protected] We write in support of Trustee candi- worked hard to launch this program to date Maura Gedid in the special election develop kids’ safe walking habits. In the P.O. Box 336, Irvington, NY 10533 Published by the Hudson Valley News on July 11th to add two seats to Irving- big picture she cares about making our Phone: 914.631.6311 Corporation: ton’s Board of Education. We have known community a livable and attractive place Matthew Brennan, president; Maura and her family since they moved to to raise a family. Wewbsite: www.thehudsonindependent.com Morey Storck, vice president; Irvington. We are confdent that Maura Please join us in voting for her in the Contact Hudson Valley News Corporation: Robert Kimmel has the skills to make a strong contribu- special election on July 11th. [email protected] Editorial Board: Barrett Seaman, chair, tion to the Board and the desire to main- Send listings for events/activities to: Kevin Brown, Paula Romanow Etzel, [email protected] Steven Gosset, Robert Kimmel, Jennie Lyons, tain and improve Irvington’s schools. Her Cheryl and David Brandwein Alexander Roberts, Maria Ann Roglieri, Morey MBA and fnancial marketing background Irvington Send letters to the editor to: Storck, Joanne M. Tinsley, Donald Whitely [email protected] provide vital skills for understanding the business and budgeting of the schools. Her

26 Te Hudson Independent July 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Inquiring Photographer by Alexa Brandenberg Sleepy Hollow Author Pens First Novel “What do you think about Federal Officials deporting students?” by Greg Clary both produced of-Broadway in New York has been holding readings and City. book-signings throughout the tri- A new novel by a Sleepy Hollow writer Mercy is her frst novel, published in May, state area. highlights the Hudson Valley as the set- and, given recent readers’ comments, it will Reviewer and fellow author, Mau- ting for a suburban woman’s rebirth after soon be her most popular work. reen Linker, said the story captures a a nasty divorce. “I was cussing Rebecca the frst night I New York City life that many may For 25-year resident Rebecca Chianese, read her book,” joked Annie Reilly, well- never have known frst-hand. the local streets are as familiar now as those known waitress at Bellas Restaurant on “Tough today’s hipsters might long of her Brooklyn youth, and her book Mercy Broadway. “I couldn’t put the book down to capture the ‘authentic’ Brooklyn easily captures the people and experiences when I should have been going to sleep.” of the 1970s and 80s,” Linker wrote. of each. Mercy is the story of Carly Manning, a “Chianese takes us back to the pain and “Walking along the Hudson River is 49-year-old woman searching for her own glory of growing up during the time of where most of my characters come to life,” power and persona through her talent as a struggling artists, a New York City with Chianese said. “Ten they boss me around painter, after years of putting her creative empty museums and Park Slope families until I tell their stories.” work of to take care of her husband and lined up for government cheese.” Chianese, married to Anthony Scarpati children. Readers have praised the look back at a for over 30 years, is involved in every- Te book is a powerful, gripping story diferent time as well as the main charac- thing from Te Foundation for the Public that mixes a wry dose of humor and fun ter’s relentless eforts to forge a better fu- Schools of the Tarrytowns to welcoming into stormy family encounters with a drug- ture. newcomers annually at a gathering in her addicted brother, a famous father, and “I loved Carly, I loved her resilience, and Sleepy Hollow Manor home. friends who change with her new new- I loved her determination to become a bet- A graduate of the fction-writing pro- found status as an empty-nester and single ter person,” wrote Rabia Tanveer. “Her sto- gram at Sarah Lawrence College, Chianese woman. ry is so pure and real; you cannot help but Book cover of Rebecca Chianese’s novel earned a living for years as a social worker, Chianese, born and raised in Brooklyn, sympathize with her and love her. I wish I Mercy. but still found time while raising a fam- began her love of reading at the Brooklyn could give this novel more than fve stars!” ily to write two screenplays, Dafodil Hill Public Library in Grand Army Plaza and Te book cruises along until Carly’s self- and Waltzing with My Father, which were has been writing as long as she was able to involved father, an over-the-hill country that leaves the reader equal parts fulflled accepted into the Hudson Valley Reading hold a pencil. A voracious reader herself, music star, tries to resurrect his career with and still looking for more. Series. she has been meeting with book clubs on a reality show that soon ensnares the entire Mercy is available on Amazon and at local And fans of the HBO’s legendary Mafa the East Coast to give readers a chance to family in craziness they’d all rather avoid. bookstores upon request, including Scat- series Te Sopranos will be familiar with hear frst-hand from the author about her Trow in a tumultuous Westchester tered Books in Chappaqua. her father, Dominic Chianese, who played work. Tanksgiving dinner with exes and fsti- For more information about the book Uncle Junior for six seasons. Mercy was recently featured at the Hud- cufs, a police incident on the Tappan Zee and author, please visit: www.rchianese. Her plays, Te Session and Tat’s Life were son Valley Writers Center, and Chianese Bridge and you’ve got a fast-paced fnish com.

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