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May 2017 Serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Scarborough-on-Hudson and Ardsley-on-Hudson Vol. XII No. 5 East Parcel in Sleepy Hollow Moves Irvington Arrest Closer to Development Leads to Bust of Burglary Ring by Robert Kimmel

Te “East Parcel,” the 29-acre section of the former General Mo- by Barrett Seaman tors site set aside for use by the Village of Sleepy Hollow, is one important step closer to achieving its purpose. When Irvington police ofcers went to A mandatory environmental review process for the parcel was for- investigate a home invasion and robbery at mally completed by the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corpo- a Main Street apartment last August, little ration, (SHLDC) at a public board meeting late last month. did they know that it would eventually lead Te process required the SHLDC to adopt a “Statement of Find- to the round-up of a 10-man burglary ring ings” as part of the State Environmental Review Act (SEQRA). It responsible, said prosecutors, for a four-year also has submitted a Riverfront Development Concept Plan to the “brazen crime spree” across Westchester, Village Board of Trustees. Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties, Te village turned over the “East Parcel” to the SHLDC in 2014 the Bronx, and Fairfeld County in Con- after acquiring it as specifed in its special permit that allowed GM Illustration of proposed uses on East Parcel. necticut. to sell its long vacated plant site to the developers of the Edge-On- Often armed, members of the gang rou- Hudson mixed-use project. Tat project is being developed on the bridge over the railroad, a road connection to Beekman Avenue, tinely robbed both legitimate businesses and 67 acres along the river to the west of the Metro North Tracks. a pedestrian connection to Barnhardt Park, and a reduction in the drug dealers in communities throughout Situated east of the tracks, between Beekman Avenue and Devries number of dedicated spaces for overfow parking. Te parking is the region. Park, and next to Continental Street, the 29-acre “East Parcel” is to be used both for the community and for events at Philipsburg Two men, later identifed as Dennis expected to provide a variety of uses for the village and its residents. Manor. “Bundles” Brown and Elbio “LB” Espail- Tose uses are spelled out in a modifed Riverfront Concept Plan A new DPW facility is seen as a necessary replacement for the an- lat, barged into the apartment and ordered within Te Final Environmental Impact Statement for the site. tiquated DPW unit on River Street, particularly with the increased a 26-year-old male and his mother to the Tey include: a community center, a Department of Public Works needs anticipated by the adjacent Edge-on-Hudson $1 billion de- foor at gunpoint, then took the male into facility, a mixed-use synthetic velopment with its 1,177 residential units, retail and ofce space, a separate room where they pistol-whipped turf athletic feld, an outdoor and a 140-room boutique hotel. him until he surrendered a large amount of performance amphitheater, a Te SHLDC also determined the Riverfront Development Con- cash. After the men fed the apartment, the skate park, the expansion of a cept Plan to be in harmony with the village’s Waterfront Revitaliza- victims waited an hour before calling the “Great Lawn” for green space tion Program. police, allegedly fearing their return.

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PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. munity plaza. should be constructed on the East Parcel at a series of informal tives Michael Toolan and Erik Seman, were WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, Te modifed plan also calls meetings led by Village Board members, an online survey by the assigned the case. Using surveillance equip- for a Continental extension village, and a series of public hearings Continued on page 3 ment, they identifed the license plate and model of the getaway car and circulated the information throughout the county. Work- ing closely with the Greenburgh Drug and Alcohol Task Force, the Irvington cops were able to locate the car and the suspects in Yonkers a few days later and set up ongoing surveillance.

Photo by Sunny McLean Sunny Photo by Te case quickly broadened, bringing in the FBI’s Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force. By March, Brown and Espaillat were linked to eight other gang members, and on April 6, a joint law enforcement team that included Irvington police round- ed up the gang and arraigned them in fed- Swimming Pool to Open in Tarrytown: The Village of Tarrytown’s frst municipal outdoor eral court in White Plains. swimming pool is set to open Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29) at Pierson Park. The “Tis case kind of exploded on us,” said swimming season runs through September 4. Seasonal membership rates and daily guest Irvington Police Chief Michael Cerone. Ac- fees can be found on the village’s website (www.tarrytowngov.com), along with days and cording to several reports, the 26-year-old times for residents to register and take identifcation photos. man in Irvington was a bookmaker who got caught way in over his head. www.thehudsonindependent.com Jean Kim Sears, AAMS® Financial Advisor

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2 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com East Parcel To move the project forward, the Village an unused parking lot into a true commu- fnancial advantages it provides in develop- Continued from page 1 Board will need to issue a special permit, nity asset,” David Schroedel, Chairman of ment of the “East Parcel.” As a non-proft if it agrees with the plan, followed by the the SHLDC, commented. Schroedel noted, corporation, it is expected to pursue other last summer. Te survey questionnaire drew SHLDC submitting a site plan for review “Tere will be additional opportunities for economic development in Sleepy Hollow, responses from 331 people, including 280 by the village’s Planning Board. public comment during the site plan ap- and nearby, as well as create employment from Sleepy Hollow, 42 from Tarrytown, “Completion of the East Parcel environ- proval process.” opportunities, “through the use of selective and the remainder from residents in adja- mental review is an important step in what Sleepy Hollow sought the creation of fnancing, real estate development, public cent areas. has been a more than 20-year efort to turn the SHLDC to take advantage of certain works, and related business partnerships.”

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2017 Te Hudson Independent 3 Tarrytown Station Area Project to Integrate with Village’s Revised Comprehensive Plan by Robert Kimmel and in turn, a further report, “Tarrytown outreach events, such as open houses and Connected. A Framework for the Station workshops, as we proceed.” Aukland said Rather than focusing primarily on the Area & Waterfront.” that progress will be shown on the project project investigating prospective develop- Te project has pursued a trafc study, website, tarrytownconnected.com ments within its train station area and wa- explored the need for better connectivity WXY’s manager for its part in the project, terfront, Tarrytown is broadening its per- to Tarrytown’s Main Street businesses, and Adam Lublinsky, will be bringing in other spective to include that task within a fully also came up with several diferent pros- parties to support the efort, according to revised village-wide Comprehensive Plan. pects for the area. Tese were a “Park Con- Aukland. Among them is Melissa Kaplan- Tarrytown’s Board of Trustees’ recent accept,” in which the waterfront would serve Macey, who had been a prior consultant tion integrating the Station Area Study into “primarily for recreation and culture;” a for the project and who is now a director the Comprehensive Plan was based partial- “Neighborhood Concept, primarily a resi- of the Regional Plan Association; Tifany ly on the fact that it has been ten years since dential area;” or a “Waterfront Destination Zezula, Deputy Director, Land Use Law the village’s last plan was updated in 2007, Concept,...designed to attract both resi- Center in the Pace University School and various changes have taken place or are dents and visitors.” of Law; and George James, principal of anticipated in the village, as well as major Te Board of Trustees has authorized ex- George M James & Associates. “Tey will waterfront development in neighboring penditures up to $200,000 for the upcom- bring valuable expertise to this practical Sleepy Hollow and the construction of the ing work. Grant funding from the New phase of the project,” Aukland emphasized. Tappan Zee Bridge replacement. York Department of State accounts for Aukland went on to state that, “WXY Te ongoing Station Area Study will con- $100,000 of that amount, with the village is preparing a work schedule and public tinue to pursue potential development in providing the remaining $100,000. events to bring this phase of the project to a that location and the needed zoning code “We selected a consultant team, WXY ar- conclusion in twelve months, in the spring changes to make way for what is fnally chitecture + urban design, to work with us of 2018. Tis will open the way to actual Cleaning Up: projected for the district. on this new phase of the project,” said Da- development proposals which will be sub- Friends of Tarrytown Lakes took part Zoning in the Metro North Station and vid Aukland, co-chair of the Steering Com- ject to the usual process of public review in the annual cleanup as part of nearby waterfront was based on industrial mittee. Aukland, who co-chairs the Com- and comment,” he said. “Everyone can Earth Day activities throughout the uses in the 1950’s; however, in 2013, public mittee with Joan Raiselis, will head the expect to beneft from improved amenities villages. hearings were held to make amendments Comprehensive Plan work, while Raiselis in the area of the station and from clear — Photo by Sunny McLean to the zoning code along the waterfront for will focus on zoning changes. direction established through the revised other uses. Tat led to a Steering Commit- A broadened committee, “representing Comprehensive Plan.” tee which produced a “Tarrytown Station the village as a whole,” will be formed, Area Strategic Plan,” the following year, Aukland noted. “We will hold public

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Tax Hikes Unknown in School Budgets; Board of Ed Races Uncontested by Rick Pezzullo “Because this is the frst year that Green- changes. A tax calculator will also be posted “I just feel it’s time to move on. I’ve learned burgh has shifted to full value assessments, on the website.” a lot. I’ve contributed a lot. I’ve seen the dis- Residents who go to the polls on May 16 we do not have an apples to apples compari- Te $75.65 million budget in Tarrytown trict through a lot of things,” said Swibold, to cast their vote on the proposed 2017-18 son with past years,” Borsari stated. “Tis has is 1.42% below what is allowable under the who mentioned she was proud of support- school budgets will have to fgure out on been challenging as the tax rate per $1,000 state’s tax levy cap. Borsari stated the tax rate ing Borsari’s appointment. “I will miss it their own how their property taxes will be has decreased dramatically, but will be ap- percentage change in Greenburgh was 2% very much. It was a really great experience afected due to the recent revaluation of plied to the full value of the properties.” and 1.94% in Mount Pleasant. for me. It was a great honor. It’s time to let property values in the Town of Greenburgh. “It is nearly impossible to make such a “Tis year’s budget maintains all of our someone else have their turn.” Both Tarrytown School District Superin- prediction, as we cannot calculate any com- current curricular and co-curricular pro- tendent Christopher Borsari and Irvington parable tax illustrations,” Harrison stated. grams and services. Tis includes athletics “Because this is the ﬁrst year that School District Superintendent Dr. Kristo- “Our budget presentations that are posted and the arts, as well as all extracurricular Greenburgh has shifted to full value pher Harrison maintained they were unable on the website provide the community oferings and transportation services,” Bor- to calculate a percentage and urged home- with direction as to how to calculate their sari explained. “We will be expanding our assessments, we do not have an owners to use a designated formula to get an 2017-18 taxes. Tey can compare them to Foreign Language in the Elementary School apples to apples comparison with idea what they might be facing. the current school year to see if there are any (FLES) program so that all K-2 students past years.” will receive weekly Spanish instruction. We —Christopher Borsari will also be growing our Communications Needs program, which serves students with autism, into Sleepy Hollow Middle School.” John Paine will earn a second term on the Irvington’s $59.1 million budget includes board, while Arturo Almanzar, a 30-year $422,500 from fund balance and increases resident of Tarrytown and father of four stu- spending by 1.32% from this year. Tis dents in district schools, will fll Swibold’s year, school taxes rose 1.25% in the district. seat. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on “I do want to participate in the communi- Tuesday, May 16 in both districts. ty any way I can,” said Almanzar, who owns a cofee business in Tarrytown called Kafeto Board of Education Races Gourmet. His products are sold at C-Town in the village and neighboring Ossining Seats for the Board of Education in both and other locations. “Te school system is districts will also be up for grabs, but those really, really good. Tere’s always room for races are uncontested. improvement, no doubt.” In Tarrytown, nine-year Trustee and cur- In Irvington, Trustee Phil Whitney will be rent board Vice President Katharine Swi- replaced by Maria Kashkin, a former school bold has opted not to seek another three- board trustee and 20-year resident who has year term. had three children in the district.

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“Because this is the ﬁrst year that Greenburgh has shifted to full value assessments, we do not have an apples to apples comparison with past years.” —Christopher Borsari What Goes Into a Hip Replacement? by Dr. Jason Hochfelder, joint surface. Phelps Hospital Q. What materials are used to produce the pieces? Q. Close to 1 million hip replacements are performed in A. Both the femoral stem the United States every year, and the acetabular cup are but very few patients know how usually made from titanium the replacement parts are con- and covered in a roughened structed or what materials are surface that allows bone to used. Can you provide some de- grow into it, so that it even- tails about the implants? tually becomes incorporated into the patient’s body. Ti- A. Te hip is a ball-and- tanium is inert, which means socket joint. Te socket (acetabulum) is that the body does not reject it. Te femo- part of the pelvic bones, and the ball is the ral head has traditionally been made from end part of the femur (thigh bone). Te a metal cobalt-chromium alloy, but more goal of any hip replacement is to recreate recently surgeons have been using ceramic the ball and socket. heads to try to make hip replacements last Q. What is a metal-on-metal hip Q. What is a squeaking hip? Tere are some variations, but the stan- longer. Te liners are usually made from a replacement? Parking Expansion in Tarrytown’s Business District Discussed dard hip replacement is made up of four plastic called polyethylene, but metal and A. When a ceramic liner was used with a diferent pieces: the femoral stem, which ceramic liners have both been tried and A. When a metal acetabular liner is used ceramic femoral head (ceramic-on-ceram- sits inside the femur bone; the femoral are occasionally still used. Older versions in combination with a metal cobalt chrome ic), it occasionally produced a very loud head, which recreates the ball and sits on of this plastic had been known to wear femoral head, it is called a metal-on-metal squeak. Understandably, patients found top of the femoral stem; the acetabular out after 10-15 years, but the newer ver- hip replacement (MoM). Initially the this very annoying. In addition, the rub- cup, which recreates the socket; and the sions have been shown to last signifcantly thought was that MoM hips would never bing together of the two pieces of ceram- acetabular liner, which sits inside the longer – in most cases for the patient’s wear out and could replace the traditional ic very rarely caused one of the pieces of acetabular cup to provide a new, smooth entire life. metal ball and plastic liner. However, it was ceramic to shatter, creating a devastating discovered that the friction of metal against problem. For these reasons, the ceramic metal often released tiny particles that liners fell out of favor. Both metal-on-met- could cause aggressive reactions around al and ceramic-on-ceramic designs tried the hip joint as well as problems through- to solve the problems caused by the older out the body if the particles were absorbed model plastic liners wearing out. Since the into the blood stream. For these reasons newer models of plastic liners have been metal-on-metal hips have mostly fallen out shown to be so efective and last longer, the of favor. vast majority of hip replacements today are done with a ceramic or metal femoral head and a plastic acetabular liner.

8 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Old Dutch Church Expected to Re-Open by Mid-June Photo credit: Sunny McLean by Robert Kimmel roadbed of Old Albany Post Road ulti- mately required building the uneven stairs With construction work designed to im- and pathways which are being replaced. A prove access to the Old Dutch Church in small landing at the church’s entrance is be- Sleepy Hollow proceeding on schedule, its ing doubled in size to permit it to serve as a reopening is expected by mid-June. After “gathering place as people exit the church.” decades of entry problems for the handi- A groundbreaking ceremony early in capped and elderly, new stairs, ramps and April preceded the construction. Te Rev. pathways leading to the building will ease Jef Gargano spoke of the need to make access for all worshippers. access to the church easier for those with Te church’s old approaches have disap- handicaps, for carriages, and wheelchairs, peared as workers have begun to build the and the elderly. Aubrey Hawes, president of stairs and ramps. However, access to the ad- Friends of the Old Dutch Church, told at- jacent Old Burying Ground remains avail- tendees that as of the groundbreaking more able through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery than $250,000 had been raised toward gate to the south of the church. reaching the $350,000 needed for the proj- Congregants at the Reformed Church of ect. Te total collected since then has edged the Tarrytowns, traditionally use the Old closer to $300,000. Dutch Church for worship on Sundays nized as a National Historic Landmark in end of Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow Mayor Ken Wray noted during the summer and on certain holi- 1961. Washington Irving brought world- Te church’s main entrance was originally how the church not only drew local wor- days. Te historic church, owned and oper- wide fame to the church and Old Burying on its south side, but damage from a fre shippers and visitors but people from ated by the newer Reformed Church, was Ground with his ghostly tale of the Head- in 1837 led to construction of its present around the world visiting the village and built in the 17th century, and was recog- less Horseman in his 1820 novel, Te Leg- west side entryway. Changes lowering the Continued on page 20 Parking Expansion in Tarrytown’s Business District Discussed by Robert Kimmel Merchants’ Council when its outgoing ner with developers to erect a multi-pur- plans to the village. Chair, Teresa McCarthy, spoke about a pose municipal parking structure. He envi- McCarthy was also told by Edward Coco Tarrytown’s merchants have been at the recent conversation she had with Edward sions a wide building, as opposed to a high Jr. that he is moving forward on plans to forefront of urging long sought parking Coco, Jr., whose Coco Management Com- one, that would house retail stores, and establish valet parking at the CVS lot for expansion in Tarrytown’s business district. pany, from Tuckahoe, owns a good portion condos, as well as parking lots, according the public during peak times, notably on Late last month, they learned that a possi- of the large parking lot behind the string of to McCarthy. Tursday, Friday and Saturday, and pos- ble solution might be in store for the park- stores it also owns on Broadway. Te lot’s Coco has turned over blueprints for such sibly, if needed, on Sunday. Coco said he ing problems that have plagued the village use for years has been restricted to shoppers a building to Robert Martin Developers, has been in contact with ProPark America, for decades. at CVS and several other stores adjacent to according to what he told McCarthy. Tose a company recommended to him by Blau. Te parking troubles worsened more its location. plans for a possible municipal structure had Coco was quoted as saying he was “upset than a year ago when Citibank closed its McCarthy quoted Coco as saying that he been reviewed years ago by Former Village to learn” about the numerous bootings that Broadway location, and cut of 36 parking wants to “solve the parking dilemma in Tar- Administrator Michael Blau and Coco’s fa- had taken place in the lot, and that such spots, including 21 public, metered spaces. rytown once and for all.” Coco, she said, ther, who passed away last year. actions were counterproductive to positive An efort by the village to claim eminent believes the lot has been seriously underuti- At Coco’s behest, McCarthy has shown community relations. domain in court to recapture the parking lized. the plans to Tarrytown’s new Administra- Similar discussions with members of the spaces has not yet been proven successful. He spoke about joining forces with the tor, Richard Slingerland, who, in turn, Coco company have taken place in the past Te glimmer of hope for the business Kaufman Company organization, which provided her with information to pass on without the desired results for the Mer- owners came at a meeting of Tarrytown’s owns a portion of the parking lot, to part- to Coco as to how to formally present his chants’ Council.

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2017 Te Hudson Independent 9 Irvington’s Villa Lewaro Meets Milestone on Road to Becoming a Museum Photo credit: Barrett Seaman Photo credit: Barrett by Barrett Seaman home of Madam C. J. Walker,” the visitors would be told. “She made a fortune selling When family and friends come to visit hair-care and beauty products for African- Irvington, local residents often take them American women.” on a spin around town to see some of the Madam Walker spent only two years in iconic landmarks. Tose tours are sure to what she named Villa Lewaro (a confation include the Octagon House, Village Hall, of her daughter Lelia Walker Robinson’s the riverfront and a short trip up North name). Since then, the 34-room mansion Broadway past a massive, gated and pil- has been a convalescent home, a conference lared Neo-Palladian mansion. “Tat’s the center, a private residence and an increas- ingly difcult piece of property to keep up. By 1990, a group of wealthy African- Americans interested in restoring Lewaro’s grandeur began exploring ways to raise the funds needed to buy it. One of them was Harold Doley, founder of the nation’s oldest African American- owned investment banking frm and ambassador to Ivory Coast during the Reagan Villa Lewaro mansion on North Broadway in Irvington. Administration, which he also served in other capacities. When the quest for funds bogged down, however, has been sustained by their respect “Tere’s no other practical use for this Doley decided to buy the villa himself. for what Madam Walker represents. When house,” pronounced Harold Doley. “A mu- Tat began what he calls “a 24-year pro- she took up residence in 1992, Helena seum is the logical choice.” Brent Legg of cess” to come up with a fnancially viable Doley admitted, “I knew very little about the National Trust agrees. His organization plan to preserve the house. Te villa, he Madam Walker. “I learned mostly after we already manages similar properties that have says, “should stand as a symbol not only to moved here. I began to love this house as I gone that route, including Phillip Johnson’s Madam Walker’s accomplishments but to was inspired by her story.” Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. hard work and enterprise.” Te Doleys sleep in what had been Mad- Te Village of Irvington, which is develop- Tis month, an important frst step in am Walker‘s master bedroom—the room ing a new Comprehensive Plan, due out by that process will be taken when Westches- where she succumbed to her chronic high year’s end, is likely to join in that recom- ter County ofcially certifes an easement, blood pressure in 1919. Harold Doley has mendation. created under the auspices of the National a small ofce in the northwest corner of the Trust for Historic Preservation, that will, in frst foor, but for the most part, the couple “There’s no other practical use for this Ambassador Doley’s words, “preserve the spends daily life in the basement, where the house.” A museum is the house as it is in perpetuity.” kitchen is. Te adjoining carriage house But how? that once housed Madam Walker’s servants logical choice.” Te daughter of Louisiana sharecrop- is now home to their son and his family. —Harold Doley pers, Madam Walker made her millions by Te grand salons of the main foor have selling her products directly to consumers, not gone unused, however. In addition to creating the marketing model that would a family wedding, Helena’s 60th birthday Who will visit the museum and how it prove successful for companies like Avon bash and several celebrations of “Juneteeth” will be organized present challenges of their and Amway. Her cofers spilled over to (on June 19, 1865, Texas abolished slavery), own, as does the villa’s location on a state some 23,000 agents, most of them black Villa Lewaro has hosted a Westchester Phil- road in the middle of a suburb. Te three- like Walker, providing them with comfort- harmonic concert, a number of art exhib- and-a-half-acre property is not conducive able incomes and the prospect of a middle its and a United Negro College Fund gala. to parking, and planners are cognizant of class life. “My husband and I thought that’s what we the danger of alarming neighbors with big At the peak of her career, Madam Walker, should be doing,” says Helena. yellow school buses flled with tourists. whose base had been in Harlem, engaged Harold Doley likes the idea proposed by Vertner Woodson Tandy, New York State’s “I knew very little about Madam Howard Zar, executive director of nearby frst licensed African-American architect, to Lyndhurst, which would pair the two 19th design and build a country estate just half Walker. “I learned mostly after we Century mansions in a tour that would al- a mile down the road from fnancier Jay moved here. I began to love this low visitors to park on Lyndhurst’s 67-acre Gould’s Lyndhurst Castle and oil tycoon house as I was inspired by her story.” property, visit the Castle and then take a Josiah Macy Jr.’s Greystone Castle. Te villa — Helena Doley shuttle bus the half-mile down Broadway Grape Expectations has a built-in Estay organ, staircases made to Villa Lewaro. Zar even foated the idea WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT from marble imported from France and in- of getting approval from the Old Croton laid ebony foors in the library. Its walls are When the National Trust got involved Aqueduct Park to run the shuttles down the covered with works by leading black artists. with Villa Lewaro, they began to explore wooded trail that connects the two estates. Doley’s wife, Helena, was not in favor of systematically what use of the house, be- Another concern is in creating a museum 15% OFF buying Lewaro. “Actually, I did not want yond exhibits and fundraisers, would that will attract young people. Surveys have the house,” she confessed. “I was working make the most sense. Tree years ago, shown that millennials aren’t attracted to at the time and our son was in school.” Brent Legg, a Senior Field Ofcer for the inert museum designs, wanting more in- YOUR NEXT And the building, she says with deft under- Washington-based organization, assembled teractivity. “But,” says Harold Doley, “we statement, “was in need of more than band a group of experts who produced a series really haven’t gotten that far.” WINE PURCHASE aids.” of scenarios for the villa’s future. One en- Contrary to at least one story, the Doleys WITH THIS AD. CANNOT BE Over the years, as maintenance costs visioned a health spa, another a center for say they have no plans to move out. “We’re COMBINED WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS. SOME ITEMS ARE and property taxes rose, upkeep became a innovation and technology, yet another a exploring how we might use this house EXCLUDED. NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM. burden. Based on the recent reassessment, corporate conference center. But the one and still keep it as our home,” says Helena.

92 NORTH BROADWAY (RTE9) 2017 property taxes alone will likely be in that is emerging as the most viable is to de- “We’re not trying to sell the house.” With TARRYTOWN, NY. 10591 the $100,000 range. “Taxes,” allows Helena vote most of the main rooms to a museum any luck, however, they will be sharing it Phone# 332-0294 WWW.123WINEAVE.COM Doley, “are not our favorite topic.” celebrating Madam Walker and black en- with more people exploring the life and Te Doleys’ commitment to the house, trepreneurship. achievements of Madam Walker.

10 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Watercooler Heard Around the Watercooler Photo credit: Barrett Seaman Photo credit: Barrett by Maria Ann Roglieri Book Signing Tarrytown author Colleen Carroll will be signing copies of books from her series, How Artists See at Scattered Books in Chappaqua on May 6 from 2-4 p.m. Breakfast Program on Prevent- ing Human Traffcking Te League of Women Voters of the Ri- vertowns will host a program, “Taking Ac- tion; Human Trafcking in the Rivertowns jointly running a birdathon to raise money and Beyond” on Tuesday, May 9 at 8:30 for local bird conservation and education ef- a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tarry- forts. Go birding yourself or with up to fve town. Te program will present the several people between 7 p.m. on May 12 and 7 cases of human trafcking recently identi- p.m. on May 13 anywhere in Westchester Villa Lewaro mansion on North Broadway in Irvington. fed in Westchester County, and discuss County and identify all the birds you see. what we can do to make an impact. Alison All ability levels are welcome. For more Boak, MPH, Co-Founder and Executive information see http://www.sawmillriver- Director of the International Organization audubon.org/birdathon/ for Adolescents (IOFA) will be the featured speaker. Tis event is free and open to “Project Syria Live” Raises the public. Participants pay for their own Money at Kingsland Park breakfasts. RSVP to info@lwv-rivertowns. org or 914-827-9805 On April 28, “Project Syria LIVE” at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, Fundraising Birdathon presented a family fun night of great music, Te Saw Mill River Audubon Society great food, great scenery and great friends, and the Rockefeller State Park Preserve are Continued on page 19

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12 T e Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com 1. Residents searched for treasures at the Warner Library Book Fair. 6 1 2. Tarrytown2 Fire Dept. held its annual Blood Drive in April. 3. Easter Bunny was front and center at the Sleepy Hollow Easter Egg Hunt coordinated by the Recreation Department. 4. Rabbi David Holz led attendees in song and prayer at an Interfaith Seder at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. 5. RiverArts Exhibitors at Tarrytown Music Hall: (L-R:) Gabrielle Burger, Jeff Dietz, Tim Thayer, Jeff White, Nancy Zallo, Debbie Portnoy, Emily Denise, and Camie Isabella Salaz. 6. Ellen Prior and Mark Morganelli (center) were joined by friends and supporters to celebrate the opening of their Jazz Forum in Tarrytown. 7. Annual TNT Baseball/Softball Association Parade kicked off the new spring season. 8. Billy Logan and his family had fun at the Tarrytown Fire Dept. Penny Social. — Photos 1-3 and 5-8 by: Sunny McLean. Photo #4 by Kimberly Marcus

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burger and fries, pizza made in his wood-burning oven, or foie gras and lobster, beer on tap or wine from his well-chosen selection, Rini’s Restaurant RiverMarket is the place to go where everyone feels wel- might include a tre colore salad, meatballs come. And, spring weather marinara or baked polenta topped with If You Go is just the time to start din- portobello mushrooms. And, for dessert, The Taco Project, 18 Main St. ing out on RiverMarket’s an in-house baked lemon meringue pie Tarrytown ample, riverside patio with or chocolate cake. A new ofering at Rini’s 914-909-4455 views to the bridges and is the New York-style “personal pizza,” so Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. beyond. Vogt abides by his Mom and her entire family should be hap- Fri./Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. mantra, “Holiday time is an py with any menu choice. Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. RiverMarket’s inviting entrance on West Main Street in opportunity to give back to thetacoprojectny.com Tarrytown. our–much-valued custom- inco de Mayo, a day comemmorat- Catering: minimum 10 persons ers,” and Mother’s Day will ing Mexico’s unlikely defeat of RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen , a Tar- be no exception. French forces in the 1862 Battle vorful sangria are Te Taco Project’s most rytown destination restaurant, has been C popular drinks. And, for dessert, it’s ofering Hudson Valley farm-to-table din- Elmsford’s Rini’s Restaurant & Wine of Puebla, has become an ongoing cel- hard to choose between the cof- ing successfully for three and-a-half years. Bar will be ofering a special Mother’s Day ebration of Mexican-American culture. fee fan, caramel fan cake, house- Owner Glenn Vogt’s insistence on featuring prix fxe menu as well as the à la carte din- And, what better way to celebrate made churros rolled in cinnamon produce, meats and dairy that are grown, ner menu all day and evening. From noon than to honor Mexico’s robust sugar and served with chocolate raised and produced naturally and sustain- to 8 p.m. the prix fxe menu will include and diverse culinary mole and caramel dipping sauces, ably on a menu that provides “something an appetizer, entrée, dessert and cofee for traditions by or the coconut tres leches cake – for everyone,” as he says, have made Riv- $29.95. Rini’s, known for home-style Ital- all perfect traditional sweets to complete erMarket a favorite culinary experience for ian cooking, ofers such specialties as Sole enjoying an your Mexican meal. casual dining as well as celebratory occa- Gismondo, Chicken Siciliana, lamb shanks authentic Mexican sions. Whether you feel in the mood for a and roasted Long Island Duck. Appetizers meal? Irvington’s La Chinita Poblana, a con- vivial restaurant keeping Puebla’s rich and Tarrytown’s The Taco Project’s new unique culinary history alive and well, will If You Go If You Go specials include a Tamale Pulled Pork Bowl be celebrating Cinco de Mayo in partner- RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen Rini’s Restaurant & Wine Bar and Trufe Mushroon Tacos. Tough spe- ship with Casamigos Tequila, an organic 127 West Main St.,Tarrytown 12 West Main St., Elmsford cials change weekly, the chicken tortilla top-shelf brand owned by George Cloo- 914-631-3100 914-592-6799 soup, Mexican corn (grilled, and slath- ney and his business partner Rande Ger- Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. Lunch: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. ered with chipotle mayonannise and cotija ber. Special tequila drinks will be prepared, Fri./Sat. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Dinner 5-p.m. 10 p.m. cheese) and chicken fajita burrito are signa- Casamigo will provide promotional give- Sun. 12p.m.-8 p.m. Sat. 1 p.m.-10 p.m./Sun. 1 p.m.-9 p.m. tures customers can reliably enjoy. House- aways, and mariachi music will enliven rivermarketbarandkitchen.com rinisristorante.com made Mexican fresh juices and fruity fa- the celebration, from 7-9 p.m. Chef Juan

16 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Qdoba Mexican Eats, a high quality If You Go If You Go chain restaurant, grills steak and chicken to order, roasts pulled pork daily, hand dices Qdoba Mexican Eats La Chinita Poblana fresh pico de gallo and provides hand- 652 White Plains Road 61 Main St., Irvington mashed guacamole and a creamy 3-cheese Tarrytown 914-231-9398 queso with all entrees free of charge. Bur- 914-631-3750 Hours: Mon-Thurs. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. rito bowls, tacos, nachos, enchiladas, veg- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri./Sat. 12 p.m.-11 p.m. etarian oferings, and kids’ meals are eas- Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.-9 p.m. ily ordered on-line for pick up, or dine at qdoba.com [email protected] the restaurant and see the array of Mexican Catering available specialties to choose from. hospitality. A bounteous selection of anto- jitos (appetizers) such as papusas, tostadas, A special Cinco de Mayo Molcajete din- tamales, chimichangas and empanadas, ner special for two ($65). Casamigos salads, and platillos (main dishes) make it Irvington Activists Group Sponsors Tequila will be a featured selection in a hard to choose. Pork chops smothered in variety of specialty drinks. adobo and green sauce, bistec with peppers Cake For Change Event in Support — Photo Credit: Jon Marshall and onions, camarones and chicken served Aguilar will create a special Cinco de Mayo in a variety of sauces all come with rice and of Community Voices Heard Molcajete Dinner for two ($65) with aged beans, salad and your choice of tortillas. Of thick skirt steak, Mexican sausage, grilled course, a variety of tacos, quesadillas, bur- chicken, spicy pork, grilled cheese, cactus ritos and enchiladas are available as well. by Diana Rubin led organization comprised of low-income leaves, Cambray onions, rice and beans people, predominantly women of color. and corn tortillas. PAMA pomegranate Dobbs Ferry’s Tomatillo, a farm-to- On Sunday, May 7, the local group, Ir- CVH is located in New York City and Rini’s Restaurant favored liqueur will also be served in mar- taco favorite, will be ofering a healthy vington Activists, is sponsoring its second throughout the Hudson Valley, including garitas and sangria. Also available will be take on Mexican dining, as it always has. annual fundraising event to raise money a strong presence in Westchester County. Chef Aguilar’s authentic Mexican/Pueblan Signatures include black bean chili, super for the grassroots organization, Communi- CVH is a grassroots organization that is cuisine inlcuding his signature guacamole nachos, Oaxacan beet salad, vegetarian, ty Voices Heard Power (CVHPower). Te built on the principle that membership made to order tableside, chicken al tequi- crispy pork, steak or fried fsh bowls, tacos fun and festive event, Cake For Change, must have meaningful decision-making la, bistec and camarones specials, plus the al pastor, carne asada or Baja fsh. Twelve will be held at the Irvington Presbyterian and control of the organization and the freshest tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, hua- burrito creations provide ample selection, Church (25 North Broadway, Irvington). work they do. CVH believes that the raches and chalupas. and ninos get their own pint-sized menu After a successful event last year, Irvington people whose lives are directly afected to choose from. Specialty cocktails will en- Activists is reprising this family-friendly by public policies should lead the charge Sleepy Hollow’s Tijuana Mexican Grill, hance your informal, neighborhood din- fundraiser that brings together bakers, in defning those policies. Tis model has ofers quality traditional Mexican take-out ing experience this May and beyond. And, neighbors, local celebrity judges and mem- proven extremely efective – through grass- specialties (though two tables provide seat- don’t forget how tasty chilaquiles, heuvos bers of the innovative and impactful CVH roots organizing, lobbying state and local ing on site), and chef-owner, Ciro Priego rancheros or a breakfast burrito can be for organization. Anyone can attend the event governments and providing information welcomes his customers with warmth and a weekend brunch. by entering a cake in the event’s baking and education to afected communities; contest or by making a donation. Te bak- CVH’s successes are many. In Westches- ing contest will be judged by an esteemed ter alone, CVH fought for and won a $1 If You Go If You Go panel of judges, including Irvington Depu- million 2015 budget increase in County ty Mayor Connie Kehoe, Te Hudson Inde- funding for childcare subsidies and after- Tijuana Mexican Grill Tomatillo pendent’s Food for Tought column writer school programs, and it has “banned the 84 Beekman St. 13 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry Linda Viertel, and chef/owner of Hearth box” that asks job applicants whether they Sleepy Hollow 914-478-2300 restaurant and cookbook author, Marco have been convicted of a felony on city ap- 914-909-2057 Hours: M-Th. 11:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Canora. For more information about this plications in Yonkers and White Plains. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. event go to http://tiny.cc/CakeForChange. For more information on CVH, visit their Free Delivery, Minimum $15 Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. CVHPower is the political arm of Com- website: www.cvhaction.org. Catering available mexchester.com munity Voices Heard (CVH), a member- Continued on page 19

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2017 Te Hudson Independent 17 Arts & Entertainment Irvington Playwright Robert Firpo-Cappiello to Perform Solo Show in NYC on June 6 by Paula Romanow Etzel ries are perfect at capturing kids coming of that for the show he “composed and re- age in very high-stakes situations,” noted corded short pieces of acid jazz (essentially Irvington resident Robert Firpo-Cappiel- Firpo-Cappiello. “Tey are brilliant. But a hip-hop/jazz hybrid). And my language lo will perform his new play, Festa, at Dixon I seem to be fascinated by the blink-and- is, I hope, musical. I feel strongly that peo- Place in Manhattan on Tuesday, June 6 at you’ll-miss-it everyday moments -- a turn ple come to the theater to be moved by sto- 7:30 p.m. Firpo-Cappiello is a writer, ac- of phrase, a facial expression, a small act of ries that are told in sounds and rhythms – tor, director, and composer whose highly- heroism – that change lives.” Otherwise they’d just stay home and watch acclaimed solo show Beggars Rain was pre- Firpo-Cappiello’s masterful inventive- TV.” sented as part of the Irvington Town Hall ness leads to unexpected discoveries. “My Firpo-Cappiello, who lives in Irvington Teater’s Stage Door Reading Series in Octo- stories always end up delivering strange with his wife and two children, is editor- ber, 2015. Upon garnering rave reviews for surprises and nasty turns. If the audi- in-chief of Budget Travel magazine (bud- his Irvington performance, Firpo-Cappiel- ence is expecting a kiss, they get a slap.” gettravel.com) for which he makes frequent lo was invited to perform Beggars Rain as a In summarizing the episodes he said, “Epi- television appearances on CNBC’s On the work-in-progress at Dixon Place in August, sode one is about 11-year-olds, puppy Money, the Weather Channel’s AMHQ 2016. love, and handball on a Catholic school Irvington playwright morning show, and PIX11 Morning News. Festa is a 40-minute solo show in which playground. Episode two is about an emo- Robert Firpo-Cappiello He made his show business debut at the age a grown man, Bobby, recalls episodes from tionally disturbed 13-year-old boy who own adolescence. But this is a work of fc- of fve on WOR-TV’s Romper Room. his youth in a working-class Catholic neigh- disrupts a Bible class and is banished to tion; I’ve taken some facts, events, and piec- Dixon Place is located at 161A Chrystie borhood. Te play employs a poetic street the basement. Episode three brings several es of dialogue from my own life and twisted Street in lower Manhattan. An artistic in- vernacular that mingles dark humor with 15-year-olds together at Festa, the Feast of them into something entirely new.” cubator since 1986, Dixon Place is a Bessie childlike wonder as it explores the surreal Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows – ‘the kind Firpo-Cappiello is an Emmy-nominated and Obie Award-winning non-proft insti- nature of early childhood and the turbulent of night a guy might lose his virginity, the composer with a Master of Music degree tution committed to supporting the cre- and tender awakenings of teenage sexuality. kind of night a guy might lose an eye.’” from the San Francisco Conservatory; his ative process by presenting original works Firpo-Cappiello describes Festa as a com- Although the narrator of Festa is named collaborations with playwright/lyricist of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus ing-of-age story, though from a very difer- “Bobby,” the play is more fctional than au- Lisa Ferber have been presented at Altered arts, literature and visual art at all stages of ent perspective than classics like Stand By tobiographical. “Te underlying themes of Stages, the Duplex, and the Brick Teatre. development. For more information, visit: Me or To Kill a Mockingbird. “Tose sto- yearning and dark humor are true to my While there are no songs in Festa, he said www.DixonPlace.org.

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18 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Te TaSH Farmers Market is Back in Season by Suzanne Sorrentino proving access to healthy, fresh local foods. to enjoy on site. Trough those programs last year, Here’s a taste of what’s new for everyone Te market will also fll in some gaps with $10,000 in tokens were distributed to low- “What’s in season?” may be the most- this season: items such as a steadier mushroom supply income families to shop at the market; asked question at the farmers market, but and more cold beverages for the dog days of 3,000 pounds of old clothing were recycled; this year that simple query has lofty aims at For Families & Kids summer. A wood-burning pizza truck will and 5,000 pounds of food were distributed the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers For families with children, there will be a join the market mid-summer, plus many to families in need. Market. more regular rotation of children’s activities more novel additions (kombucha, artisanal Te TaSH also continues to double the Along with growing to more than 30 ven- every month, including a craft table led by ketchup and beef jerky). value of SNAP food stamps at the market dors per week — with a roster of more than Macaroni Kids on the frst Saturday of every Abundant free parking is available right and all eligible vendors accept WIC checks 50 vendors, some who will rotate to keep month; Pick-a-Book-Picnic story time se- across the street from the park at John for young mothers and FreshConnect checks things exciting — Te TaSH kicks of with ries with the Warner Library on the second Paulding School. Tere’s a pedestrian path at for veterans and their families, making the “What’s in Season?” or “Cosecha de la tem- Saturday; an expedition with the Tarrytown the bottom of Cobb Lane that ofers a quick market accessible to a broad socio-economic porada?” It’s a season-long, interactive art Nature Club on the third Saturday; and segment of the community. and education project aimed at encouraging kids’ yoga led by Leslie Seery on the RVG, which runs the market, children to try new foods and understand fourth Saturday of the month. is proud of its accomplish- where food comes from. Te market will also host a Sum- ments and its collaborations Each week, children of all ages and back- mer “BYOB” (Bring Your Own with local community groups, grounds, along with their families, will par- Blanket) Picnic Series on select said Tammy Abraham, RVG co- ticipate in the bilingual program where they dates throughout the season. president. Trough the market will discover how seasonal foods grow, while last year, RVG presented 50 musi- they explore their look, taste and feel. Us- cal and performance acts; 25 local ing their new insights, they will create a large For Foodies volunteer and nonproft groups poster that will be displayed at a local venue. To help connect the dots from presented educational and cultural Over the 26 weeks of the market season, the feld to table, the TaSH is doing all programming; and 40 educational panels will add up to a harvest mural. the up front planning for shoppers. and enrichment programs were “Tis new initiative continues our mission Rifng of the new art-education ofered for children. to educate the community about nutrition initiative, the TaSH will ofer shop- Te TaSH depends on vendor and where food comes from, and to make ping lists, recipes from Chef Nancy fees and support from the com- the market approachable to all members of Duran and sampling at the market munity to keep these eforts go- our villages,” said Angeline Montoya Powell, all tied to what is freshest and most ing. Businesses that are interested a director of Rivertowns Village Green, Inc., seasonal at the market. in sponsoring the market can email tash- the 501(c)(3) non-proft organization that Other activities to look for this season [email protected]. Individuals runs Te TaSH farmers market. “It is an arts include cooking and nutrition demos coor- shortcut to the lot. And handicapped spaces interested in making a tax-deductible dona- project that bridges cultures and provides dinated with Open Door Family Medical are designated during market hours near the tion to help support these eforts can visit hands-on education for children.” Center and the return of “TaSH Talks” on Route 9 park entrance. tashfarmersmarket.org/support. Te art project is the brainchild of Marsha topics such as the efects of climate on farm- Te TaSH also continues its collaborations Check for updates and a full calendar of Dunn, a Tarrytown resident and designer/ ing and food. with the Community Food Pantry of Sleepy activities and events at tashfarmersmarket. graphic facilitator. Shoppers will welcome back beloved ven- Hollow and Tarrytown, which contributes org and sign up for the weekly newsletter “What’s in Season?” is only one new initia- dors from previous seasons — some dou- food tokens for its clients to use at the mar- and early notifcation of events. Follow the tive shoppers will discover when the market bling their footprint — for a full comple- ket; Green Tree Recycling, which helps re- TaSH on Facebook and Instagram @theT- opens Saturday, May 27, in Patriots Park. ment of market oferings including fruits move used clothing from the waste stream; aSHFM. Te new initiatives build on the market’s and vegetables, eggs, meats, cheese, baked and Eat Local NY, which collects unsold mission of connecting residents with their goods, beer, wine, spirits and condiments produce at the market and distributes it to Suzanne Sorrentino is a co-president of River- food, farming and the environment and im- from the farm, as well as ready to eat foods food-insecure families across Westchester. towns Village Green, Inc.

onstrated the ability to think critically, in- forhaiti.org. to beneft the Community Food Pantry of Watercooler novate and engage in meaningful inquiry. Tarrytown. Continued from page 11 Sharing Holiday Irvington Resident Honored Temple Beth Abraham, in collaboration Irvington Student to Compete all while raising funds to help bring aid to Congratulations to Stephanie Saler Korn with ENGAGE Jewish Service Corps, a in Science Fair displaced families in Syria. Tis event was for receiving a Mayoral Proclamation from UJA-Federation of New York initiative for created by seven Westchester teenagers who Irvington Mayor Brian Smith for her work baby boomers and beyond, hosted an In- Irvington High School senior Remy Mer- are committed to helping other teens, chil- with Hands Up for Haiti. Stephanie was terfaith Seder on April 2 to celebrate the melstein has advanced to compete in the dren and babies in crisis. For more informa- honored in mid-April by Hands Up for traditions of Passover with its neighbor- International Sustainable World (Energy, tion see www.ReliefUnited.org, and if you Haiti, for pioneering a program aimed at ing congregants of other faiths from Tar- Engineering and Environment) Project would like to donate please go to thttps:// stomping out hypertension among older rytown houses of worship (Christ Episco- Olympiad in Houston, Texas, from May www.gofundme.com/humanitarian-crisis- adults in Northern Haiti. Te program is pal Church, Foster Memorial AME Zion 3-8. in-syria. making a diference in the lives of thou- Church, the Reformed Church of the Tar- sands of Haitians who sufer from hyper- rytowns, and First Baptist Church), and the Any potential news items for Watercooler can Sleepy Hollow, Irvington tension. For information on how to donate Westchester Muslim Group. Each of over be emailed to [email protected] Students Compete in MIT to Hands up for Haiti, go to www.handsup- 100 attendees brought a nonperishable item Competition grassroots organizations in the rivertowns, Westchester residents. Te Environmental Irvington High School’s Jimmy Park, Cake Event provides support to local organizations Concerns group is focused on reinvigorat- and Sleepy Hollow High School’s Caroline Continued from page 17 (through fundraising, event participa- ing various Irvington Village Committees Kachinowski and Sophia Guarnieri, all three tion, etc.), to enable those organizations that advise on environmental concerns science research students, went to MIT in In the wake of the November 2016 to remain focused on their policy goals. and issues. Te Supporting Vulnerable mid- April as fnalists in the preliminary presidential election, a group of Irvington Irvington Activists concentrates on three Communities group, the sponsor of the round of the MIT INSPIRE competition, residents began meeting to work collec- general areas. Te Local Politics group, Cake For Change event, will be providing a national high school research competition tively toward achievable progressive goals. instrumental in drafting and supporting school supplies to 85 low-income elemen- in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Te group is known as Irvington Activists the “sanctuary city” resolutions adopted tary students in Northern Westchester For the preliminary round, MIT INSPIRE and is committed to afecting long-lasting by the Irvington Village Trustees, is now sponsored by Neighbors Link. If you are judges evaluated student research papers, change in the Westchester community by, focused on raising awareness about the im- interested in getting involved with Irving- which were submitted online, and selected among other things, partnering with exist- portance of changing the County adminis- ton Activists, you can email irvingtonac- the nation’s best projects. According to the ing organizations, such as CVH. Irving- tration in the November 2017 election to [email protected]. committee of experts, each fnalist has dem- ton Activists, one of several burgeoning better refect the values of the majority of www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2017 Te Hudson Independent 19 Relay for Life Fundraiser Set Irvington High and West at Sleepy Hollow High Point Grad Injured in T e second Relay for Life event in Tarry- the Year. town will be held June 3-4 at Sleepy Hol- T is year, the fundraising goal is Army Copter Crash low High School. $100,000. As of April 27, just over Relay for Life is the signature fundrais- $12,000 had been pledged, but the bulk of er for the American Cancer Society. Last the funds come in on the day of the event. A Black Hawk Army helicopter that took a fairly large number of students who at- year’s f rst event in Tarrytown attracted T e Relay for Life kicks of at 6 p.m. June the life of one soldier when it crashed on tended West Point about 10 years ago.” As 425 registered participants and raised 3 and runs until 6 a.m. June 4. a training exercise in southern Maryland a “Peer Leader,” he was one of a selection more than $95,000. Organizers were re- For more information, visit www.acsev- in April also left seriously injured Captain group of seniors who worked as mentors to warded by being named Rookie Event of ents.org. 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Wednesday 10 E-mail [email protected] org to RSVP. or visit www.IrvingtonTeater.com. CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE: From 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. at SENIOR LAW DAY: At 9 a.m. seniors learn about Also May 13. CONCERT: At 8 p.m. the David Bromberg Big the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or elder law topics and can speak with legal counsel Band performs with John Sebastian at the Tar- visit www.ossininglibrary.org. Also May 4. at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or LITERARY EVENING: At 7:30 p.m. rytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit visit www.ossininglibrary.org. poets Fred Marchant and Jean www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Thursday 4 Valentine share their newest work FLOWER SHOW COMPETITION: From 2– 4 p.m. at and classic poems at Hudson Valley ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING 101: At 7 p.m. Saturday 20 Lyndhurst in Tarrytown sponsored by the Garden Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. learn what to consider in planning a garden at the Club of Irvington-on-Hudson. Call 589-5589 or “PLANT BASED LIVING – PRESCRIPTION FOR Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or Call 332-5953 or visit www.writer- visit www.GCIrvington.org. Also May 11 from scenter.org. HEALTHY LIVING”: At 10 a.m. learn from Jeanne visit www.warnerlibrary.org. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Schmaucher about the dos and don’ts of using CONCERT: At 8 p.m. Te Weight toxic free products around the house at the Ossin- CONCERT: At 8 p.m. Lucinda Williams performs MOVIE: Collateral Beauty showing at 2 p.m. at the at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 Band performs at the Tarrytown ing Public Library. To register call 941-2416, ext. Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Also May 5. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. 327 or e-mail [email protected]. Continued visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. on May 27. Friday 5 JOE DIPIETRO PLAY: At 7 p.m. M&M Teater FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK WORK DAY: Productions present Last Romance at the Ossining Saturday 13 at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 10 a.m. CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST: From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. – 2 p.m. Meet at the end of West Main St., Tar- Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.os- PLANT SALE: From 10 a.m. –2 p.m. sponsored by work by over 300 artists plus interactive kid’s sininglibrary.org. rytown with hand tools for weeding and clipping. activities, gourmet food and more at Lyndhurst the Irvington Garden Club and others at Lynd- Tuesday 16 Call 419-7229. INDIAN POINT IS CLOSING!: At 7:30 p.m. learn hurst in Tarrytown. Call 589-5589 or visit www. in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lynd- PAINTING WORKSHOP: At 10:30 a.m. hear a short hurst.org. Also May 6 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & May 7 about efects on energy production, public safety GCIrvington.org. HEALING MEDITATION: At 10 a.m. non-denomi- and the economy at the Greenburgh Nature national spiritual group at the United Methodist lecture on Edward Hopper’s painting style and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. visit West- then create your own masterpiece in that style Center in Scarsdale. Program co-sponsored by chester Collaborative Teater’s new performance Church of the Tarrytowns, 27 S. Washington St. THEATER: Into the Woods presented at 7 p.m. by at the Irvington Public Library. To register call the Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group. Call 723- space at 23 Water St. in Ossining. Call 752-6429 Call 831-9812 or e-mail Diana@dianamuen- Broadway Training Center Junior Ensemble at the 3470 or visit www.newyork.sierraclub.org/LHG. zchen.com. Also May 23 at 7 p.m. 591-7840 or visit http://irvingtonlibrary.evanced. Irvington Town Hall Teater. Visit www.Irving- or visit www.wctheater.org. info/signup. SHAMES JCC 18TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CELEBRA- tonTeater.com. Also May 6 & 7 at 3 p.m. Thursday 11 YOGA WORKSHOP: At 1:30 p.m. “Teaching Chair FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: FEATHER YOUR NEST: TION GOLF & TENNIS CLASSIC: For information Yoga” with Julia Hough at Club Fit in Briarclif At 11 a.m. learn how to build a nest at Teatown GORDON PARKS: At 7 p.m. Sara Krugman presents see http://tinyurl.com/18thAnnual. Saturday 6 Manor. Register at www.YTAYoga.com or call Lake Reservation in Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. his photography and life story at the Warner Li- 582-7816 for information. YSTERY OOK LUB 110 or visit www.teatown.org. WRITING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN: At 10 a.m. brary in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www. M B C : Meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss Corrupted by Lisa Scottolineat the Warner learn the art of writing your memoirs at the Os- warnerlibrary.org. CONCERT: At 2:30 p.m. John Simon performs AT THE TIDELINE: Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit At 11:30 a.m. catch and release sining Public Library. Registration required. Call songs and musical reminisces at the Warner Li- fsh and other critters at the Kathryn W. Davis WARNER LIBRARY BOOK GROUP: Meets at 7 p.m. www.warnerlibrary.org. 941-2416, ext. 327 or e-mail jtrapasso@wlsmail. brary in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www. RiverWalk Center in Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy to discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Call org. warnerlibrary.org. Hollow. To register call 762-2912, ext. 110 or 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Wednesday 17 visit www.teatown.org. DEMYSTIFYING MEDICARE FOR SENIORS: Presenta- CONCERT: At 8 p.m. Gordon Lightfoot performs CONCERT: At 8 p.m. Todd Rundgren performs at MOVIE: Patriot’s Day showing at 2 p.m. at the tion at 1 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. To at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 DJEMBES AND DANCE: From noon – 5 p.m. enjoy the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or register call 231-3236. or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. a day of traditional African American music and visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. dance at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. A DAY OF DEDICATIONS: From 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday 14 visit the Helen Andrew Memorial Garden and Friday 12 “BOOK IT” PRESENTATION: At 7 p.m. artist Elinor Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org. Stecher-Orel talks about making creative artist tour the newly refurbished program rooms at the MOMMY’S LIL’ SPROUTS: At 1 p.m. little ones cel- SARAH RUHL PLAY: At 2 p.m. Dead Man’s Cell THRIFT SALE: From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Te books at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941- Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or ebrate all things spring at the Greenburgh Nature Phone will be presented by the Red Monkey Church of St. Barnabas in Irvington. Call 591- 2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www. Teater Group at the Irvington Public Library. 8194. Also May 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. greenburghnaturecenter.org. CHAMBER MUSIC: At 8 p.m. the Dover Quartet Thursday 18 To register call 591-7840 or visit http://bit. OOK LUB ly/2pDbc6Q. performs at Sleepy Hollow High School. Call B C : At 10 a.m. Te Muralist by B.A. Sha- CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT: At 4 p.m. Copland piro will be discussed at Temple Beth Abraham OSSINING DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION SERIES: At 861-5080 or visit www.friendsofmusicconcerts. House artists baritone Shea Owens and pianist CUT YOUR GROCERY COSTS!: At 2 p.m. Susan in Tarrytown. RSVP to 631-1770 or adulted@ 6:30 p.m. Te Hunting Ground will be screened at org. Michael Boriskin perform at Lyndhurst in Tarry- Samtur shows you how to shop smart at the War- tba-ny.org. the Ossining Public Library, followed by a panel town. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org. ner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit CONCERT: At 8 p.m. Roger McGuinn performs at discussion. Visit www.ossiningdocumentaries.org. the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or PLANTFEST: From 4– 7 p.m. at Teatown Lake www.warnerlibrary.org. Reservation in Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 Monday 15 THURSDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB: Meets at 7:30 visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. “SALUTING ARMED FORCES DAY”: Fundraiser for or visit www.teatown.org. Also May 13, 9 a.m. – p.m. to discuss Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett WESTCHESTER’S ROLE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY Te Neighborhood House from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 2 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or Sunday 7 WAR: Presentation at 10 a.m. by Richard Borkow p.m. at the Tarrytown Senior Center, 240 Main PET BLESSING AND PET FOOD DRIVE: At 11:15 St. Call 631-0205 or visit www.theneighbor- a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. For [email protected]. more information e-mail [email protected]. SENIORS Loss Support Group: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. May Yoga: 10 a.m. Tursdays. MOVIE MAVENS: At 7 p.m. Footnote will be shown 9 & 23. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown, followed RAPTORS OF WESTCHESTER: At 1 p.m. meet birds SENIOR BENEFITS INFORMATION CENTER: Other classes: Check bulletin board. by a moderated discussion. Call 631-1770 or of prey with a naturalist at the Greenburgh Na- Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays Pool tables: Available any time. ture Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit Senior Benefts Information Center (SBIC): and Fridays. e-mail [email protected] to RSVP. www.greenburghnaturecenter.org. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a trained Closed Memorial Day May 29 counselor from SBIC is on hand at the Art workshop: 1 p.m. Wednesdays. LAUGHTER HIKE: At 1 p.m. enjoy an afternoon of Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Tursdays. laughter and breathing exercises while strolling JAMES F. GALGANO SENIOR CENTER the trails of Old Croton Aqueduct & Rockefeller the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To ask questions outside regular counseling hours call Senior canteen: informal social group, 1 p.m. State Park Preserve, starting at Sleepy Hollow Tursdays. 55 Elm St., Sleepy Hollow, 631-0390. Annual High School. To register visit www.soulisticadven- 231-3260. donation is $10, due before March 1. Anyone tures.com/laughterevent050717. Senior Van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays. over 55 welcome. CLASSICAL CONCERT: At 2 p.m. pianist I-Hueng through Friday, a van is available for seniors Mah Jongg: 1 p.m. Fridays. Meetings: 1 p.m. May 1 and 15, followed by Lee performs at the Ossining Public Library. Call who need transportation. Call the Tarrytown Bridge and card club: 1 p.m. Fridays. bingo. 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy Hol- low Recreation Dept. at 366-5109. Fundraiser: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. May 20 at Brunch at Sunset Cove: Noon – 3 p.m. May LITERARY AFTERNOON: At 4:30 p.m. author Kath- Tarrytown Senior Center. 22. ryn Harrison reads from her book True Crimes: A Hot Lunch: Plus other activities Monday Family Album at Hudson Valley Writers’ Center to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood Exercise class: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www. House in Tarrytown. Suggested contribution TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER Nickel bingo: 1 p.m. Tuesdays. writerscenter.org. $3. Call 330-3855. Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation is Yoga: 9 a.m. May 3 and 17. Monday 8 THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE $15. Ceramics: 1:15 p.m. May 11 and 25. 1968: THE YEAR THAT SHOOK OUR HISTORY (PART 43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205 2): Presentation at 10 a.m. by Jess Velona, Esq. at Meetings: 1 p.m. May 2 and 16, followed by Exercise class: 10:45 a.m. Fridays. Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call Greenburgh Nutrition Program: See Hot games. Knitting: 1 p.m. Fridays. 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. Lunch above. Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Open weekdays for socializing, card playing, Fridays. Tuesday 9 Computer class: 11 a.m. Tuesdays (please etc.: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. call). Nickel bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays. LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: From 1:30 – 3 p.m. led by Closed Memorial Day May 29

22 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. STORYSTAGE: At 8 p.m. enjoy the American tradi- or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. or visit www.gordonparksfoundation.org. tion of oral storytelling at Washington Irving’s $5 FILM: EXHIBIT: Check out the complete directory for May at www.thehudsonindependent.com Friday 19 Sunnyside in Tarrytown. Call 366-6900 or visit At 7 p.m. Easy Rider will be shown at Works by Irvington High School www.hudsonvalley.org. the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or students on display May 2 - 27 at the Irvington THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN: Come to Main visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www. St. & S. Washington from 5 p.m. and celebrate CONCERT: At 8 p.m. jazz ensemble Windscape irvingtonlibrary.org. spring with the Juggernaut String Band, a River- performs at Sleepy Hollow High School. Call RARELY SCREENED HITCHCOCK: At 6:30 p.m. Te town Dance Academy demo, face painting and 861-5080 or visit www.friendsofmusicconcerts. Wrong Man will be shown at the Ossining Public OSSINING SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL EXHIBIT: more. Visit http://tarrytownthirdfriday.com/. org. Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglib- Artwork from grades K-12 at the Ossining Public rary.org. Library. Receptions May 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. for WOMEN’S CIRCLE: At 5:45 p.m. explore Jewish WESTCHESTER SYMPHONIC WINDS: At 8 p.m. con- grades K-5 & May 4 for grades 6-12. Call 941- women’s issues at Temple Beth Abraham in Tar- cert entitled “Fantastic Passages” at the Tarrytown DOCUMENTARY: At 8 p.m. I am Not Your Negro 2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. rytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny. Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www. about James Baldwin will be screened at the Ny- org to RSVP. tarrytownmusichall.org. ack Center, Broadway at Depew. Call 845-353- TARRYTOWN SLEEPY HOLLOW FARMERS MARKET: 2568 or visit www.rivertownflm.org. Open 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays May 27 CONCERT: At 8 p.m. the David Bromberg Big Sunday 21 – Nov. 18 in Patriot’s Park. E-mail TaSHFarm- Band performs with John Sebastian at the Tar- Thursday 25 [email protected] or visit www.TaSHFarm- rytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit OPEN WIDE: At 1 p.m. learn all about snakes and ersMarket.org. www.tarrytownmusichall.org. lizards at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scars- BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: At 7 p.m. the group dale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghna- discusses Ice Bound – A doctor’s incredible battle OSSINING FARMERS’ MARKET: Open Saturdays Saturday 20 turecenter.org. for survival at the South Pole by Dr. Jerri Neilson from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 21 – Dec. 17 at at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or Spring & Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www. “PLANT BASED LIVING – PRESCRIPTION FOR NATURE’S CLEAN-UP CREW: At 1 p.m. learn about visit www.ossininglibrary.org. downtoearthmarkets.com. HEALTHY LIVING”: At 10 a.m. learn from Jeanne detritivores at Teatown Lake Reservation in OVIE IRVINGTON FARMERS MARKET: Schmaucher about the dos and don’ts of using Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www. M : At 7 p.m., Dashiell Hammett’s Te Tin Open Sundays toxic free products around the house at the Ossin- teatown.org. Man will be shown at Irvington Town Hall starting June 4 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main ing Public Library. To register call 941-2416, ext. Teater. $15. Free wine and beer. All proceeds go St. School. Visit www.irvingtonfarmersmarket. 327 or e-mail [email protected]. Continued POETRY & MUSIC: At 1:30 p.m. poet Jim Garber, to the Irvington Historical Society. Visit www. net. on May 27. accompanied by Bill Christophersen, joins poet/ irvingtontheater.com. moderator Dr. George Kraus at Shames JCC on STONE BARNS’ CENTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICUL- TURE IN POCANTICO HILLS: Open Wed. – Sun. FRIENDS OF THE RIVERWALK WORK DAY: 10 a.m. the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit Sunday 28 – 2 p.m. Meet at the end of West Main St., Tar- www.ShamesJCC.org. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Produce, meat and eggs rytown with hand tools for weeding and clipping. SHEAR PLEASURE: At 1 p.m. learn how sheep’s available in Farm Store. Call 366-6200 or visit Call 419-7229. ELECTRIC CAR SHOW: From 2 – 5 p.m. learn wool becomes a sweater and try carding and hand www.stonebarnscenter.org. about electric vehicles from experts and owners at spinning at the Greenburgh Nature Center in IRVINGTON RUNNING MEETUP: Group meets PAINTING WORKSHOP: At 10:30 a.m. hear a short Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Call 762- Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.green- lecture on Edward Hopper’s painting style and 2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org. burghnaturecenter.org. multiple times per week to keep ft, keep in touch then create your own masterpiece in that style and have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. at the Irvington Public Library. To register call ILLUSIONIST: At 2 p.m. Jason Bishop performs at Wednesday 31 Visit www.meetup.com/Irvington-running- 591-7840 or visit http://irvingtonlibrary.evanced. the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or Meetup/. visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. MOVIE: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk showing at info/signup. MAH JONGG: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call GARDENING WITH NICK: From 2 – 5 p.m. horti- Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURES: FEATHER YOUR NEST: 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. At 11 a.m. learn how to build a nest at Teatown culturalist Nick Storrs shows adults how to plant [email protected] to ensure there are enough Lake Reservation in Ossining. Call 762-2912, ext. vegetables, herbs and annuals at Lyndhurst in Tar- Ongoing players for a game. rytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst. 110 or visit www.teatown.org. MEN’S CLUB: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. org. “YOUR FUTURE IN WATERCOLOR”: A six-week at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings AT THE TIDELINE: At 11:30 a.m. catch and release workshop for older adults on Saturdays from CONCERT: At 2 p.m. Quarteto Moderno plays have varied speakers and are open to the public fsh and other critters at the Kathryn W. Davis 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. starting May 2 at the Warner Brazilian jazz at the Ossining Public Library. Call free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www. RiverWalk Center in Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Library in Tarrytown. Registration required. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. ShamesJCC.org. Hollow. To register call 762-2912, ext. 110 or 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. visit www.teatown.org. TORAH STUDY: Rabbi Holtz leads a class Wednes- Monday 22 LATIN DANCE LESSONS: Classes by Josie Lariccia days at 10 a.m. (except May 31) at Temple Beth DJEMBES AND DANCE: From noon – 5 p.m. enjoy May 2, 4, 6 & June 13, 17, 24 at the Irvington DOCUMENTARY: Abraham in Tarrytown. No previous knowledge a day of traditional African American music and At 10 a.m. Wally Glickman Public Library. To register call 591-7840 or visit required. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@ dance at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. presents his flm Refections of Einstein at Shames http://irvingtonlibary.evanced.info/signup/Cal- tba-ny.org. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org. JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 endar. or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. CHESS CLUB: Te Warner Library Chess Club SARAH RUHL PLAY: At 2 p.m. Dead Man’s Cell THE MEDITATIVE LIFE 2017: May 11 – June 8 at CONCERT: meets on the second, third and fourth Tursday Phone will be presented by the Red Monkey At 1 p.m. guitarist Ana Vidovic Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call Teater Group at the Irvington Public Library. performs for the Hudson Valley Music Club at of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsflmcenter.org. To register call 591-7840 or visit http://bit. Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club, 54 Clinton Ave. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. 591-6851. JAZZ SESSIONS 2017: Te greats on camera May ly/2pDbc6Q. HEALTHY LIFE SERIES: Phelps Memorial Hospital 18 – June 22 at Jacob Burns Film Center in TEA TASTING: At 6:30 p.m. hosted by Silver Tips Center in Sleepy Hollow ofers the community a CUT YOUR GROCERY COSTS!: At 2 p.m. Susan Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burns- wide range of programs on health-related subjects Samtur shows you how to shop smart at the War- Tea Room at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. flmcenter.org. ner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit Register at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. as well as health screenings and support groups. www.warnerlibrary.org. MAMMA MIA: Trough June 25 at the Westchester Visit www.phelpshospital.org. Tuesday 23 Broadway Teatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 FILMS FOR CHILDREN: Weekends at noon at the “SALUTING ARMED FORCES DAY”: Fundraiser for p.m. & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit OSH HODESH OMEN S IRCLE Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call Te Neighborhood House from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 R C W ’ C : At 7:30 p.m. www.broadwaytheatre.com. p.m. at the Tarrytown Senior Center, 240 Main discuss arts, books and current events relating to 747-5555 or visit www.burnsflmcenter.org. women with Rabbi Lisa Izes at Shames JCC on FREE LYNDHURST TOURS: May – September Tarry- St. Call 631-0205 or visit www.theneighbor- CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARIES: Stories, the Hudson in Tarrytown. RSVP to lisa.izes@ town residents receive free Classic Tour admission [email protected]. rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various Shamesjcconthehudson.org. on Tursdays and Fridays. Call 631-4481 or visit ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington MOVIE MAVENS: At 7 p.m. Footnote will be shown www.lyndhurst.org. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown, followed Wednesday 24 Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit by a moderated discussion. Call 631-1770 or PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: “Voices in the Mirror” www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591- e-mail [email protected] to RSVP. MOVIE: Te Girl on the Train showing at 2 p.m. at through June 3 at the Gordon Parks Foundation, 7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 48 Wheeler Ave. in Pleasantville. Call 238-2619

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John Calvey, 90 Helen Jones, 91 Hollow, died April 13 after a brief illness. be remembered as a man who took great John H. Calvey, a longtime Tarrytown Helen M. Jones, a resident of Irvington, She was 65. pride in his family whom he was devoted to. resident, died April 7. He was 90. died April 16 at her home. She was 91. She and her husband Kevin married in He served proudly in the U.S. Navy dur- She was employed by General Foods/ 1977 and settled in Sleepy Hollow, where Lorraine Annicchiarico, 85 ing WW II. After the service, he earned a Kraft as a secretary for many years. She was they raised their family. She had been a vol- Lorraine G. Annicchiarico, a longtime bachelor’s degree and went on to have a a life member of Order of the Eastern Star of unteer and later the ofce manager for the Sleepy Hollow resident, died April 6. She long career in sales. He was also very active Bath, and also held membership with Trans- Junior League of Westchester in Tarrytown. was 85. in community service having been a mem- fguration Seniors in Tarrytown. She was a She was a parishioner of Transfguration She was born April 20, 1931 in New ber of the Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance beloved volunteer at Phelps Memorial Hos- Church. Brunswick, Canada. She was one of 18 Corps, an active member of the Republican pital, Te Cherry Door, Philipsburg Manor children. She worked for many years as a Party in Tarrytown and he served as a village and Sunnyside. Donald Reis, 91 seamstress for June Marks in Sleepy Hollow. trustee. He was a parishioner of Transfgura- Donald F. Reis, a longtime Tarrytown She married Charles Annicchiarico on Sep- tion Church. Marion Reilly, 65 resident, died peacefully at home on April tember 7, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Marion H. Reilly, a resident of Sleepy 18. He was 91. Church in North Tarrytown. She was also a He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps member of the Sleepy Hollow Seniors. and near the end of his service, he spent six months in India. He went on to attend Patricia Donovan, 89 MIT where he earned a Master’s Degree. He Patricia A. Donovan, a longtime Sleepy became an Aeronautical Engineer and had Hollow resident, died peacefully April 20. a long career with Northrup Grumman. She was 89. While there he worked on several proj- She had a long career in advertising with J. ects involving the crafts that landed on the M. Mathes in New York City. She was a pa- Moon. rishioner of the Church of the Magdalene. Mr. Reis was an active member of the Re- She was married to James F. Donovan who formed Church of the Tarrytowns and was a survives her. member of the Tarrytown Seniors. He will

24 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Sports Hackley is Where the Heart is for Senior Baseball Mainstay by Tom Pedulla to come in, get his swings in, use the weight Nothing comes easily, but it is coming. room whenever he wanted to. It defnitely “When he throws, he’s putting every- Ryan Smith, an ace left-hander at Hack- helped.” thing into it, shoelaces and everything,” ley School, understands the value of home- Smith often left behind evidence of his Bill said. “He can really bring it for a kid feld advantage better than anyone. He has presence and that of his brothers. his size.” attended Hackley since kindergarten, but “Tere would be balls scattered all over Smith wants to do well for himself. He his connection runs far deeper than that. the gym on Monday mornings,” Frolo said. also has been driven to win for Hackley. “It’s been home since I was born,” Smith “Te comment was always, ‘Te Smith His connection to the school could not be said. boys were around.’” stronger. His father, Bill, has served as Director of It took time and physical maturation for “He has an appreciation for what Hack- Buildings and Grounds since 1997, lead- all of Smith’s work to reap rewards. ley has to ofer and what Hackley has given ing the family to live on campus so that he “He was always a smaller kid,” Frolo said. to him,” his father said. “You have to work may respond to urgent matters if they arise. “It was only in the last year that he made really hard, but he’s a hard-working kid.” Ryan is the oldest of four children born to himself into a player who could throw the Before long, Smith will experience col- Bill and his wife, Flor. Ryan has two broth- ball in the low to mid 80’s.” lege life and a new level of competition. He ers, Patrick, 15, and Dillon, 14, and a sis- Smith has worked extensively with associ- looks forward to that challenge. ter, Isabella, 11. ate head coach Jim Gorton on his pitching “I want to be one of those guys you hear Smith, a senior, made three interceptions mechanics with an emphasis on improv- about in college representing Hackley at cornerback and contributed on ofense ing his balance and on adding a changeup School,” he said, understanding that home as a wide receiver as Hackley rolled to a 7-0 to complement his fastball and curveball. will always be where the heart is. season in the Metropolitan Independent Football League last autumn. Te team fashioned a 28-4 record in his four years. He is also a mainstay on the baseball team, heading the pitching rotation while providing an ofensive catalyst as a f rst baseman or outfelder when he is not on the mound. He batted a rousing .382 as a Ryan Smith will be pitching for Division junior with a team-leading 15 RBI. 2 Union College after graduating from He developed so much as a pitcher that Hackley. he was recruited by Division 3 Union Col- lege in Schenectady, N.Y. He will continue baseball tri-captain – twin brothers Steven his career there while chasing his dream of and Christopher Wahrhaftig are the other reaching the major leagues and continuing captains – due to his relentless work ethic. his academic progress. His father said Ryan’s alarm is typically set Smith, 5-9, 165 pounds, traces much of for 5:50 a.m. so he can focus on condition- his success to the easy access he enjoyed to ing before attending to a demanding aca- Hackley’s facilities. demic schedule. Late-night workouts also “Not many people have a baseball feld are common. or a (batting) cage right next to them,” he “It’s like the days of Louie Carnesecca said. “I knew I wasn’t going to be the big- and Chris Mullin at St. John’s,” said Steve gest naturally, so I would have to work out Frolo, Hackley’s baseball coach. “Chris had a lot and get stronger.” the key to the gym and would shoot any Smith was chosen by his teammates as a time day or night. With Ryan, he was able Tarry Crest Swim/Tennis Hires New Tennis Director Tarry Crest Swim and Tennis Club has hired a new pro to run its tennis pro- Martin Miedzowicz gram. Te Crest Pool, as it is called, is a private club that has been a big part of our local communities and part of so many of local residents’ youth. Martin Miedzowicz, a native of Mon- tevideo, Uruguay, was ranked among the top players in both Uruguay and South America. He played several pro- fessional tournaments before coming to New York in early 2010. He began his coaching career as a tennis instructor in Westchester as an undergraduate at Concordia College. Previously, Miedzowicz was Head As- sistant Coach of Racquet Sports at Ards- ley Country Club for over four years and also taught at both the John McEnroe Academy and West Rock Academy. Currently, he works with over 100 players during the indoor season at the Tennis Club of Hastings and is USTA, PPTA, and ITF certifed. His immediate plans are to re-energize and broaden tennis oferings for all skill levels of Tarry Crest’s members. www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2017 Te Hudson Independent 25 Inquiring Photographer by Alexa Brandenberg What is Your Favorite Local Outdoor Venue?

Jim Husselbee Jean O’Brien Pat Way-Townes Jacki Geoghegan Sleepy Hollow Works in Sleepy Hollow Works in Sleepy Hollow Sleepy Hollow

“Peabody Outdoor Classroom, because it “Kingsland Point Park” “Sunset Cove, but I’d really like to go to “Rockefeller Preserve. I can go there every is a wonderful setting for learning.” Blue Hill at Stone Barns one day.” day, take a different path, and see something new.” The Hudson Independent Launches Name the Bridge Contest

and possibly win a prize in at the time given the name, Tappan Zee hear from you. First prize, a $100 dinner the process. To be sure, we Bridge, after the wide area of the Hudson gift certifcate, will go to the winner select- can’t state that our readers’ River it crossed. “Tappan” had been the ed at random from the entries among the sentiments will ever infu- name of a native American tribe in the area, majority of those submitted with the same ence the authorities, or and “Zee” in Dutch means sea. suggested new bridge name. A second prize even if there will be a dif- However, in 1994, it ofcially got a fresh winner of a $50 dinner certifcate, will be ferent name attached to label, Te Gov. Malcolm Wilson Tappan selected at random from all entries. the new span. Zee Bridge, honoring the 50th Governor of During construction, it New York State, (1973-1974). Wilson had, has been called the New as Lieutenant Governor, taken over when TO ENTER submit the As the replacement span for the Tappan NY Bridge, and little has been said by the Nelson Rockefeller stepped down from that bridge name you suggest, and one sen- Zee Bridge rises over the Hudson, many ri- New York State Truway Authority, which top position. Wilson had also been a long- tence spelling out your reason for the vertown residents are asking what its name operates it, or ofcials in Albany as to time member of the State Assembly, from selection, along with your name, email will be, or indeed, if it will change. whether it will retain the existing Tappan 1939 to 1958. He lost a bid to continue as address and phone number, in an email Tis newspaper is providing our readers Zee bridge’s name or receive a new one. Governor, having been defeated in 1974 by to [email protected]. an opportunity to ofer their opinions as to Few people actually refer to the full name Hugh Carey. Wilson died in 2000. Entries in the contest will continue what the name of the new bridge could be of the old bridge, completed in 1955, and So, if you think there is a person, or as- until June 12, with the winners an- sociated location that should be honored nounced in this newspaper’s July issue. and whose name should be linked to the Correction new bridge, this newspaper would like to In the April Food for Tought article on Revenge Barbecue, “Barbecue Heaven in Irvington,” Jacob Styburski’s quote should have read: “Happiness is the best revenge.” Also, dinner is served at Revenge only on Friday and Saturday: 5-7:30 p.m. Editor Advertising Sales Director (not Tues.-Sunday). RICK PEZZULLO SUZANNE STEPHANS Te Hudson Independent regrets the errors. [email protected] (914) 255-1314 914.631.6311 [email protected] Ofﬁce Manager Art Direction PAULA ROMANOW ETZEL WENDY TITTEL DESIGN 914.631.6311 [email protected] [email protected] Circulation Manager Ad Production Manager JOANNE M. TINSLEY TOM SCHUMACHER [email protected] [email protected] What’s Happening Editor Ad Sales Manager SALLY KELLOCK, [email protected] JONATHAN MARSHALL Webmaster (914) 374-7564 Tim Thayer, [email protected] [email protected]

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26 Te Hudson Independent May 2017 www.thehudsonindependent.com Inquiring Photographer by Alexa Brandenberg Business News What is Your Favorite Local Outdoor Venue? SnapFitness to Open in Tarrytown in Mid-May

by W.B. King of space. “Once we are up and running, we reality, noted Tomas, can create confusion without sacrifcing access to services. will work to incorporate the second foor,” for people attending gyms. “Trainers work varying schedules, gener- Along with the YMCA and the recently said Tomas. “Anyone can spend $99 for a weekend ally revolving around member needs,” said opened Tarrytown Fitness Center, residents course and be certifed,” said Tomas. “It’s Tomas. “If someone is looking for a train- who enjoy working out have yet another Working It Out scary because people trust these people beer at 2 a.m., we will do everything possible option to get physical: SnapFitness. cause they think they are certifed.” to accommodate them.” “What diferentiates us from other gyms With 2,000 clubs open or in develop- Tarrytown’s SnapFitness trainers will A Tarrytown resident and family man, is that we are open 24 hours, seven days a ment in 18 countries, SnapFitness special- have nearly 10 years of ftness experience Tomas said he looks forward to working week with unlimited access for members,” izes in smaller ftness gyms. Te company with some having college degrees in an ex- with the Chamber of Commerce and other said General Manager and franchise owner, ethos is “no frills,” so the busi- Eric Tomas. “Te equipment, trainers ness model does not include and workout options for members are top- pools, tennis courts or locker notch in the industry.” rooms. With over 20 years of experience in the “In lieu of locker rooms, ftness industry, Tomas has owned and our facility has six private re- operated a SnapFitness located in Mahwah, strooms, four of which have New Jersey since 2008. A hands-on general showers,” said Tomas. “Ad- manager, he is keen on creating the right ditionally, we have a member environment for exercise. lounge area with seating, cub- “We pay attention to all the details— bies for members to store their from the HVAC system to the lighting— belongings and a fat panel The Hudson Independent Launches Name the Bridge Contest everything from the beginning of the build LED HDTV.” to the gym opening is about creating an Te gym is scheduled to ideal exercise experience,” said Tomas. open by mid-May. Tomas “You guys have everything needed for a couldn’t share the number of good workout,” Gerardo M. from Mah- “charter discount” members wah, New Jersey wrote on Yelp recently. who have signed up in advance “Te place looks clean always and ma- of the grand opening, but is chines work properly. Love the fact that it encouraged by the interest he is open 24 hours.” is felding. Additionally, he SnapFitness will occupy the couldn’t share the number of SnapFitness is preparing to occupy the former furniture store space at 69 North Broadway. 11,000-square-foot location at 69 North people who he would employ, — Photo by W.B. King Broadway, formerly the T.F. Andrew furni- but estimated approximately ture store. Members will be able to park in 15 staf members when fully operational. ercise related feld. local businesses. the 64 aforded parking spaces located be- “Te number of employees will depend “We have much higher criteria than any “We have already developed business re- hind the building. Tomas added that the on the how the club develops, but most of certifcation can ofer,” said Tomas. “Tey lationships, and as a resident I have rela- McKeel municipal lot located across the the employees will be trainers and ftness will be trained in CPR, frst aid, have a tionships predating the gym,” said Tomas. street ofers an additional 70 spaces. professionals,” said Tomas. proven track record of success and be fully “As the gym continues to get established, And while the location has two foors, New York State, as well as the federal insured.” we will give back to the community in all the gym will initially operate on the street government, does not require any certif- For members who work odd hours, the sorts of ways.” level foor, which ofers 7,500 square feet cation to become a personal trainer. Tis 24-7 business model provides convenience

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