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MAY 2019 Tarrytown • Sleepy Hollow • Irvington • Scarborough-on-Hudson • Ardsley-on-Hudson • Dobbs Ferry VOL. XIV NO. 5 Reasons for Dead Fish Dobbs Ferry Church Solicits Known but Duck Deaths Funds for Sanctuary Apartment by Barrett Seaman suspected of living in the U.S. illegally takes Remain a Mystery up refuge at the Church, located on South Last September, threatened with depor- Broadway opposite Clinton Avenue in the by Elaine Marranzano tation back to Ecuador, an undocumented village, agents will know where to go to find family living in Westchester took up ref- them. All they have to do is read the large The discovery of five dead ducks and dozens of dead uge at Dobbs Ferry’s South Presbyterian red banner, planted in front of the church, fish floating on the water’s surface have the public spec- Church. Long active on behalf of progres- that reads: “IMMIGRANTS AND REFU- ulating that something may be amiss at the Tarrytown sive causes, the church’s congregation har- GEES WELCOME.” Lakes. bored the family for two days, until a judge “Legally, there’s nothing to prevent ICE Nicole Carles found the ducks one morning last issued a stay on ICE’s warrant to arrest from coming in and dragging them out,” month in the lakes parking lot, dead, but not obviously them. They returned to their home in Os- admitted Kay O’Keeffe, a member of South injured. Someone else reported the dead “sunnies,” or sining where they remain free. Church’s Solidarity and Social Change sunfish, floating white-eyed along the shoreline of the Two days were about enough, it turns out, team. “But they need a signed warrant from larger, lower lake. as the space the family was provided did not a federal judge.” The parishioners and staff “Does anyone know if an animal would kill for fun include a bathroom or shower. The congre- at the church know that and would be able like this? Or is it human?” asked Carles on Facebook gation determined then that if they were to to demand to see it. And the authorities about the ducks. “I am so sad.” make a habit of providing sanctuary to im- would have to defend their actions before Speculation on Facebook was robust. They could migrants under threat of deportation, they the press and the public. have been poisoned, killed by unleashed dogs, attacked needed a proper apartment. Not everyone in town agrees with the by rival Canada geese or swans, or perhaps killed by a South Presbyterian does not hide its activ- church’s stance. Twice this year, according to semiaquatic mink. ist lamp under a bushel—and certainly not Reverend Drew Paton, the pastor and a na- Dead fish and ducks have Wanting to solve the mystery, Tarrytown Village Ad- from Immigration and Customs Enforce- tive of neighboring Irvington, similar ban- been discovered floating in ministrator Richard Slingerland, wearing rubber gloves ment (ICE). If an individual or a family Continued on page 2 Tarrytown Lakes. and carrying a plastic grocery bag, walked around the —Photo by Jan Kanderly lakes hoping to retrieve a duck carcass – a task perhaps not included in his job description. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was ready to do a duck autopsy or, at the very least, test the creature for the presence of chemicals or lethal toxins. But by the time Slingerland came around

PAID looking for bodies, none were to be found. So, we are PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE U.S.

PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. left only with speculation about what killed the ducks. WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, But first some facts. The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology identified the dead duck in a photograph as a possible mallard, the most abundant duck in North America. The Tar- rytown Lakes Committee thinks the ducks were pos- sibly juvenile mergansers who live on the island and very often arrive this time of year. Regardless of breed, ducks in general face plenty of dangers, including those posed by humans. Ducks in parks can become quite tame and accus- tomed to being hand-fed by visitors. This can be bad for their health. In 2016, 20 ducks in Canada died after eating bread and other human junk food. Full of bread, but unable to process carbohydrates, the ducks died of starvation. Don’t feed ducks bread. If the deaths of the Tarrytown ducks were caused by a natural predator, such as a coyote, raccoon or weasel, a mink is as good of a guess as any. Weasel-like crea- Bicentennial Kickoff: Honorary Chair, County Executive George Latimer, Bicen- tures, such as minks and ermine, can snap a duck’s neck tennial Chair Lynn Moffat, Bicentennial poster illustrator Tim Grajek and Sleepy without leaving a mark anywhere else on the body. And Hollow Mayor Ken Wray with Washington Irving Bicentennial kick-off cake and the they sometimes kill just for the fun it, not bothering to headless horseman in front of Old Dutch Church last month. Continued on page 3 www.thehudsonindependent.com Editorial Here’s to Our Small Businesses The first full week of May, the 4th through tial competition for decades and have been the 11th, is Small Business Week, a time to regularly written off in the Darwinian world celebrate the many enterprises—shops, ser- of commerce. First, it was the chains that vices and restaurants—that line our main would do them in, then the giant malls, the streets and give character to the rivertowns. big box stores and most recently e-tail that As luck would have it, this celebration falls threatened to keep everybody at home by just in time for Mother’s Day, high school their computers waiting for the delivery van. neurial soil to take root. The local Cham- Ferry and Irvington have a number of and college graduations—in other words, a To be sure, there have been victims over bers of Commerce—particularly the new highly regarded mainstays as well as several good time to patronize (in the best sense) the years in every one of our villages, but Rivertowns Chamber that covers Hastings, exciting new places to dine. Their success, local businesses. more have survived—and many more Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley and Irvington—are indeed their mere presence, is an indication Small town businesses have faced existen- have sprung up from out of the entrepre- increasingly populated by the young faces of of a healthy climate for commerce. With the new business owners, full of optimism and new, shared use pedestrian/bike path across energy, anxious to network and absorb best the Mario Cuomo Bridge due for comple- practices. The Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow tion later this year, we can expect more visi- Chamber saw an increase in membership tors who will see firsthand the charm of our of over 30% last year—most of them new villages. There’s reason to be optimistic, but businesses. it starts with supporting these enterprises Restaurants, which depend on the pres- ourselves. ence and success of other businesses, are Visit www.thehudsonindependent.com to thriving: Tarrytown alone has 37 eateries read what local professionals and residents with more scheduled to open up; Dobbs have to say about shopping local. Sanctuary Apartment Continued from page 1 $35,000 to build a proper bathroom on the church’s second floor next to the pastor’s of- ners were torn down in the dark of night. fice and modestly furnish sleeping quarters. When it was replaced with the current one At the end of the first week, the fund, ac- on Good Friday before Easter, it was in cessible at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ conjunction with the launching of a Go- pxw25-sanctuary-for-immigrants, had gar- FundMe campaign whose aim was to raise nered more than $4,000.

2 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Village of Irvington Mulls Changes at Matthiessen Park by Katherine Cain Wheels in the Park With a changing demographic that in- Currently bikes and scooters are not al- cludes more young families with children lowed in any Irvington parks, a rule that and dogs, the Village of Irvington is taking the village’s insurance company says is nec- a fresh look at the configuration of its sig- essary due to safety concerns, as the cur- nature waterfront Matthiessen Park and the rent pathways are simply not wide enough rules that govern its use. to accommodate both walkers and wheels. An overhaul of the park is part of a com- Widening the paths in Matthiessen Park to prehensive update of all of the village’s allow wheels is priority number one in the parks and public spaces, as requested by renovation plan. the Board of Trustees. Initial plans to reno- When Irvington’s other waterfront park, vate Matthiessen began in 2006 and were Scenic Hudson, was planned for in the late presented to the village board, then halt- 1990’s and then built in the early 2000’s, al- ed when the recession hit in 2009. Plans lowing wheels in the park wasn’t something kicked back into gear this winter. At a series of importance to the residents, so the paths of public meetings, residents expressed their were built for walkers and runners only. desire for bikes and scooters in the parks, Over the course of the next few years, with secondary requests that included an however, the Parks Department received updated playground and an allowance for some pressure to allow bikes and scooters, dogs on leash. so they tested out a plan where they would “The public meetings made me realize be allowed for certain hours only, with vil- how many new residents we have with new lage attendants present to ensure things perspectives that need to be heard,” said Joe went smoothly. The plan didn’t work as well Archino, the Superintendent of the Recre- as the department had hoped. It required ation and Parks Department. “It’s not the additional budgeting to have attendants same Irvington that was here 20 years ago. present, people brought in wheels outside It’s a different place, and we need to listen.” Continued on page 6

in them floating to the top.” Dead Fish Mystery The lower lake is maintained by mem- Continued from page 1 bers of Tarrytown’s Water Department who are “properly licensed,” according to eat their prey. We will never know for sure Slingerland, to administer copper sulfate, a what killed these ducks, but the dead fish treatment for algae. Improperly used, cop- are less of a mystery. per sulfate can be toxic to fish, but there is “These little guys ‘bought the farm’ over nothing to indicate that was the case. The the winter due to lack of oxygen under the lower lake has not been treated with cop- ice,” said John Tucci, president of Everblue per sulfate since last July and, according to Lakes, contracted by Tarrytown to look af- the Water Department, the DEC tested the ter the health of the lower lake where the water last month and found nothing suspi- skate shack used to be. cious. According to Tucci, the territorial little “If this had been a chemical poisoning, sunfish don’t like to leave their chosen cor- all types of fish and waterfowl would have ner of the lake even if that means suffocat- died,” said Ruhland. “I don’t have a lot of ing due to lack of oxygen. concern that the deaths of the ducks and “The lower lake had a huge, untreated al- the fish are related.” gae bloom late last year that choked off the Facebook users also questioned the safety oxygen in some areas,” said Cathy Ruhland, of the dye used in the upper lake as an algae chairperson of the Tarrytown Lakes Com- retardant. Not to worry. mittee. “White eyes indicate the fish had “The dye is organic and harmless,” said been dead for a long time, probably on the Tucci. “You could make blue cupcakes out bottom of the lake. Decomposition results of it.”

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2019 The Hudson Independent 3 Metro-North Grants Lease for Bakery/Restaurant in Tarrytown

by Rick Pezzullo ity for upkeep and maintenance -- cutting costs,” said MTA Chief Development Of- MTA Metro-North Railroad has granted ficer Janno Lieber. “That’s a home run for a lease for a full-service bakery and restau- our customers, and for the MTA. “ rant at the Tarrytown station. The station building in Tarrytown is cur- Gina Building plans are currently under review rently underutilized, housing only a ticket for The Bakehouse Inc., which runs the agent booth and small concession stand. Cipriani LaPlaca well-known Riviera Bakehouse Under the proposed plan, in Ardsley, to offer customers the interior will be reconfig- both take-out and sit-down ured and refurbished, while menus. maintaining the building’s The lease is one of five existing charm and integ- Metro-North has given rity. A new seating area to new tenants to provide will be installed near the CONGRATULATIONS dining and shopping op- ticket window, creating a tions and other services at more appealing waiting area for becoming a station house buildings along for more than 3,200 custom- its rail lines. ers who board trains at the station Global Luxury Specialist “A welcoming station house that of- on an average weekday. fers customers an inviting spot to grab a Early morning commuters will be able to bite or a cup of coffee, wait for a train, enjoy the convenience of a full coffee bar Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage unwind after work or meet up with fam- and breakfast items right at the station. A ily and friends can only make commuting large counter area will have display cases Dobbs Ferry Office a more positive experience,” said Metro- for cakes, pies, cookies, breakfast items North President Catherine Rinaldi. and breads, and nearby informal seating C. 914.479.7996 | O. 914.693.5476 “With these deals, we’re enlivening the will cater to customers on the go. There stations, meeting customer needs, and – will also be self-service cases for carry out/

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4 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Local School Budgets, Board Candidates on Ballot May 21 by Rick Pezzullo school/middle school campus. District offi - cials have said 90% of the project is eligible Residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, for state aid reimbursement. May 21 to vote on budgets for the 2019- In the Board of Education race for two 2020 school year, candidates for Boards of open seats, David Graeber is the lone in- Education and a bond referendum in the cumbent as Trustee Deb Hargraves decided Tarrytown, Irvington and Dobbs Ferry not to seek a new three-year term. Also school districts. on the ballot are Erin Bernstein and Ruth More than 70 percent of the budgets in Friedman. each district are allocated for salaries and benefi ts. District offi cials all managed to stay within the state mandated tax and spending TARRYTOWN BUDGET: cap. Voting is held on May 21 from 7 a.m. 0.31% tax hike for property owners to 9 p.m. in select schools. in the Town of Mount Pleasant. 0.35% tax decrease for residents Tarrytown in the Town of Greenburgh. Th e $78.6 million budget carries a 0.31% IRVINGTON BUDGET: tax hike for property owners in the Town of Tax rate increase for property Mount Pleasant and a 0.35% tax decrease owners of 0.7%. for residents in the Town of Greenburgh. $2.19 million of fund balance is utilized in DOBBS FERRY BUDGET the spending plan, which includes increased $483 average tax increase for offi ce support in the transportation, human residents. resources and business offi ces. In the Board of Education race, four can- didates are vying for two available seats. Dobbs Ferry Jennifer Liddy Green is the lone incumbent Th e $46.4 million budget features a 2.8% running as Diane McCarthy opted not to tax levy increase. For a single-family home seek reelection. Looking to join the board with an average assessed value of $795,400, for the fi rst time are Kevin Miller, Ann the approximate tax hike if the budget is ap- Neilsen and Charles Zekus. proved would be $483. A budget public hearing will take place A public hearing on the spending plan, May 9 at 8 p.m. in the high school. Vot- which includes funding for an additional ing locations on May 21 are the W.L. Morse science teacher in the middle school, a spe- School cafeteria for Sleepy Hollow residents cial education teacher and teaching assistant and the auditorium in the Washington Ir- in the high school, and one new school ving School for Tarrytown residents. counselor and two-part time monitors at Springhurst, will be held on May 7. Irvington Five candidates are running for fi ve avail- Th e $62.9 million budget utilizes able seats on the Board of Education. In- $422,500 from fund balance and carries cumbents Rita Kennedy, Jean Lucasey and a tax rate increase for property owners of Louis Schwartz are seeking reelection, while 0.7%. Matthew Rosenberg and Shannon Stringer A public hearing on the budget will take are running for the fi rst time. place on May 7, and voting on May 21 will Th e top three vote-getters will earn three- be held at the Main Street School. year terms that expire June 30, 2022. Th e Voters will also be asked to approve an fourth-place fi nisher will fi ll an unexpired $18.8 million capital improvements bond term created by the death of Jonathan covering infrastructure ($7.9 million), en- Greengrass that runs until June 30, 2021. ergy effi ciency ($4.4 million), modernizing Th e fi fth-place fi nisher will fi ll the unex- learning space ($3.8 million) and safety and pired term created by the resignation of security ($2.6 million). Th e majority of the Robert Reiser that ends June 30, 2020. work ($12.4 million) is slated on the high

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Irvington Park playground, a separate committee has been and have been playing in that park for the ignation of an area as dog-free. Continued from page 3 tasked with developing an entirely new de- last 40 years.” sign. Formed in December, the committee Whose Parks is it? of the specified times, and the village re- consists of a dozen village residents who Dogs on Leash Currently, all of Irvington’s parks, with ceived complaints from walkers. As a result, have toured local playgrounds and met with Dog owners in the village have, for years, the exception of Scenic Hudson, are for it was revoked. outside contractors to determine the best asked for a place where their pets could run residents only. Without sufficient staff, the The reality is that many local parents with design for the village. The current design free within a contained area. A dog park rule is typically unenforced, yet some resi- young kids are either unaware that wheels plan includes a three-station playground, citizens committee established in 2015 ex- dents still feel uncomfortable with its exclu- are not allowed in the park or choose to let each station appealing to a particular age plored various locales, including a fenced-in sivity—especially at a time that the village their children ride anyway, under a watch- group, swings and a splash pad. portion of Matthiessen Park, but in the end wants to attract tourism. “Our argument is ful eye. “Given the lack of sidewalks in our The Parks Department met with residents were unable to get the Parks Department that nothing is more unwelcoming than a area, the park would seem to be a natural in April to get feedback, and will present to designate a space. Still, the public senti- sign that says ‘residents only,’” said Thom place to ride bikes or scooters,” reasoned their final plans to the Recreation and Parks ment favors accommodation. Thacker, a co-founder of Irvington Activ- Katerina Manoff, mother of a four-year-old Advisory Committee (RPAC), a group that “There is a strong desire for families, in- ists, a group of village residents promoting daughter. serves as a liaison between the Parks Depart- cluding their dogs, to come down to the a variety of progressive policies. “This is a More often than not, there are typically ment and the community, and finally to the park and spend time as a family,” said Larry village that wants people to eat at its restau- few if any people in the park to tell parents village board. If approved, construction Lonky, Chairman of RPAC, village trustee, rants, walk its streets. We believe the parks that riding is not allowed, so they overlook would likely be underway by the spring of and a longtime Irvington resident. “That should be open to everybody and there the rule. Others, though, don’t feel com- 2020. includes their children being able to ride shouldn’t be any restrictions.” fortable breaking the rules, as much as they When the new Matthiessen Park is un- their bicycles, and dogs on leash being able One modification under consideration might like to let their kids ride. With so veiled, the hope is for its use to increase both to come down as well. Right now those by RPAC would change park entrance many moving up the Hudson from Man- during the week and the weekends. Picture things are not allowed and there are rea- signs to more welcoming language. A pub- hattan and Brooklyn, where there are few more seasonal events, bringing back sum- sons,” he continued. “I’m speaking for the lic meeting will be set on the issue, likely such restrictions, an expanse of riverside mer concerts, warm weather weekend bar- Recreation and Parks department and the this spring. parkland free of city sidewalk breaks and becues and birthday parties. “This is a very village board. They are both happy to lis- Once the above plans are approved, a sec- taxis zipping past is part of the suburban cool opportunity for us to be re-seeding this ten to residents and formalize what changes ond round of proposals will include updat- dream. gem of Matthiessen Park for the next gener- there need to be.” ing bathrooms at the entrance of the park, ation of Irvington kids,” said Janet Kovacs, Approval of leashed dogs would come and adding a stage at the north end—Ir- A Modernized Playground vice chair of RPAC and co-chair of the Play- only after a new playground is completed vington’s own version of Shakespeare in the To replace the existing 1980’s vintage ground Committee. “I grew up in Irvington and fully fenced in, and it will include des- Park.

6 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Acker Farmhouse in Tarrytown Receives ‘Historic Property’ Designation by Barbara Moroch and patriots during the American which currently has the property up Revolution, with several members for sale. Residents of the rivertowns share the area serving in the military. In fact, Ste- Enter the Historical Society, which with legends of the past — people and plac- phen Acker’s name can be found did the analysis to support the Vil- es that have broadened the understanding listed on the Revolutionary War lage of Tarrytown in its decision to of life along the Hudson. Historic proper- Monument located in Sleepy Hol- officially landmark the property. The ties dot the landscape, each with its own low Cemetery. designation was formally granted on stories to tell, such as railroad developer Jay This connection, Mascia noted, April 15 and carries with it certain Gould and his gothic mansion, Lyndhurst; made the house eligible for land- responsibilities, such as maintaining famed author Washington Irving and his mark status. “It is particularly the property’s historic appearance home at Sunnyside; the Philipse family who important because this structure, and preserving its architectural integ- emigrated from Holland to create Philips- not representative of the wealthy rity. burg Manor farm and trade center; and the individuals who owned so many of “For decades, our organization has Rockefeller family’s Kykuit, a grand Geor- the historic properties in the area, tried to keep an eye on the fate of this gian mansion in Sleepy Hollow. represents a colonial family that The Acker Farmhouse, the area’s newly-minted historic structure and others,” explained Mas- A new addition to this auspicious lineup is worked the land and helped estab- property. cia. “In fact, as early as the 1930s the an unimposing little property, tucked away lish this country,” she explained. “It —Photo courtesy of The Historical Society serving Sleepy Hollow Society had hoped to place a historic on the grounds of the former Phillpsburg is also one of the last 18th-century and Tarrytown marker in front of the Acker Farm- Manor, known as the Acker Farmhouse, lo- structures still standing in the vil- house celebrating its Revolutionary cated at 740 South Broadway in Tarrytown. lage. Through deeds, letters, and maps we’ve about visiting his ‘friend Forkel,’” noted connection, but fiscal constraints during Like the others, it has an interesting story been able to compile information about Mascia, “and this link further strengthened the Depression prevented us from doing behind it. Sara Mascia, executive director of several of its occupants.” the case for landmarking this house in Tar- so.” The Historical Society serving Sleepy Hol- One of those occupants was a shoemaker rytown. It’s particularly fitting this year, as The Society’s stewardship of significant low and Tarrytown, along with her associate named John Forkill, who purchased the we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of and longstanding structures continues. To- and trustee of the Society, Charlene Weigel, property in 1826. He was known to have at Irving’s The Sketch Book by Geoffrey Crayon, ward that end, it recently revived its Histor- conducted most of the research on the Ack- least one very notable customer, Washing- Gent.” ic Landmark Committee, which is actively er Farmhouse to help make the case for its ton Irving, who often visited the house for Throughout the 20th century, the Acker working toward designating additional landmark designation. social visits, shoe repairs — and even com- Farmhouse was part of a larger estate owned properties in the area. Said Mascia, “As with “The property is believed to have been missioning tailor-made shirts by Forkill’s by several individuals. In 1972, it was the Acker Farmhouse, our main goal is to built before 1766 by the Acker family,” said daughter, Rachel, who was a seamstress. purchased by the Holy Spirit Association preserve important pieces of history for Mascia. The Ackers were tenant farmers “We have copies of a letter Irving penned for the Unification of World Christianity, generations to come.” THE NEW OPEN TABLE

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Early plan- the library for their reward. triot’s Park. dors in eight venues will join together for ning discussions occurred before Neilsen Thanks to Laura Scott Schaefer, owner of In this case “it takes two villages.” Thanks a one-day, family-friendly festival in Tar- realized it was the 200th anniversary of The Chappaqua’s Scattered Books, who reached to David Neilsen, his conscientious team of rytown and Sleepy Hollow. LitFest is a Legend, but the bicentennial then gave him out to her bestselling authors, and, in com- collegial collaborators and volunteers, and multi-venue book celebration in both vil- the festival’s concept: following the route bination with the planners’ outreach for all the authors who will be visiting our ri- lages spanning locations from the Tarry- Ichabod took when chased by the Horse- submissions, the writer participant list grew vertowns, May 18th, LitFest Day, will be a town Music Hall to the Hudson man. “We know where the trail exponentially. The main hub of LitFest will majestic day for Tarrytown and Sleepy Hol- Valley Writers Center at is approximately, thanks to be in front of Warner Library where two low, a first-ever literary event that, hopeful- Sleepy Hollow’s Phil- Irving,” he said. tents will be erected on the front lawn: one ly, will become a tradition in years to come. ipse Manor station. Various locations for adult books and one for young adult For more information, vendor sign-ups, Engaging and fun- will stand in for the and children’s books. Authors will be on sponsorships, legends and lore, please visit: filled activities will originals: The Mu- hand to sign their books when they aren’t at https://sleepyhollowlitfest.org. greet visitors on sic Hall will repre- various venues throughout the day. a walkable route sent the Van Tassel Programmed readings by authors and running along farmstead (origi- presenters will occur throughout the vil- LitFest Venues Broadway, basi- nally located in the lages’ sites during the day – six or seven will (Many are walkable but shuttles will be cally the path Icha- approximate area of be presented all day on the hour; the Old available throughout the day.) bod Crane would have the Landmark Con- Dutch Church will have guided tours as taken when he fled the dominiums). The famed well. An event tent will be set up in Patriot’s Visit www.thehudsonindependent.com Headless Horseman in Wash- tulip tree will be symbolized Park where kids and adults will be able to and www.sleepyhollowlitfest.org for a ington Irving’s famed legend. on Warner Library’s front lawn, and, of hear panel discussions throughout the day. complete list of authors who are sched- The brainchild of Tarrytown author and course, Ichabod crossed the Pocantico Riv- At the Hudson Valley Writers Center about uled to appear at LitFest. storyteller, David Neilsen, LitFest grew er which will be Andre Brook in Patriot’s 50 poets will be presenting readings con- out of his own experiences attending book Park. (Ichabod was chased over a bridge tinually. Pleasantville’s Village Bookstore is CENTRAL HUB at the Sleepy Hol- festivals that all seemed to “lack a connec- since recreated from the original, well be- supplementing book offerings by providing low-Tarrytown border: tion to why we were there,” he noted. “Of hind The Old Dutch Church and noted poetry collections at the HVWC. • Warner Library featuring authors’ any place in America that has a historical by a historical marker.) Three locations LitFest is a massive effort made man- books and signings under front lawn connection to an author, it would be the aren’t on the exact route but will be hosting ageable by the combined efforts of many tents with bilingual multi-arts program- home of Washington Irving.” With encour- events: Washington Irving’s gravesite at the volunteers working together. Tarrytown ming inside for all ages. agement from his wife to “think big,” he Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, The Hudson Val- and Sleepy Hollow officials have provided • Patriot’s Park with Author Tent and reached out to Krista Madsen, Program Di- ley Writers Center (which will represent the helpful funding and use of the senior vans Vendor Village. rector at The Hudson Valley Writers Center schoolhouse where Ichabod was a teacher) for shuttles. Historic Hudson Valley is col- (HVNC), and Jim Logan, Superintendent and the Jazz Forum – which will acknowl- laborating during the Pinkster Celebration of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and the edge Ichabod’s second profession as a sing- (see sidebar), Director Peter Royston will SLEEPY HOLLOW: project took on a life of its own. ing master. At each stop a laminated board be working with actors, and each venue is • Philipsburg Manor Restoration featur- Other non-profits and organizations will display relevant text from The Legend, taking care of its own programming, with ing storytelling, music, crafts and more readily wanted to be involved: Warner and kids will be able to get stamps from the grants and sponsors providing financial as- at the annual Pinkster African-American Celebration; with featured author Mi- chael Twitty, James Beard Book Award- winning food writer of The Cooking Gene Culinary Author Michael Twitty at Philipsburg Manor presenting in the Visitors Center. • The Old Dutch Church featuring mys- Pinkster Celebration tery/thriller authors inside, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery at Washington Irving‘s Michael Twitty’s new- by Linda Viertel appear through- grave with costumed interpreter. est award-winning book out. Twitty’s text • Hudson Valley Writers Center featur- delves into Southern The ing a robust lineup of Literary Authors Michael Twitty’s bestselling book, is a deep-dive into African American culinary, and Poets; ending in an after-hours Cooking Gene: A Journey Through Afri- his racial heritage, agricultural and kitchen keynote from American-Ukrainian ac- can American Culinary History in The as he recounts in his traditions. Old South, is the winner of the 2018 Afterward, “a work claimed poet, translator and professor, James Beard Foundation Book Awards of narrative non- Ilya Kaminsky. for writing and “Book of the Year.” On fiction intended to May 18, this noted culinary and cultural weave together ele- of overlapping culinary TARRYTOWN: historian will be discussing his writing ments of genealogical traditions which still • Tarrytown Music Hall‘s new Music Hall at the Philipsburg Manor Visitor Center documentation, ge- informs how we eat in Academy will put on a series of theatri- in conjunction with the LitFest celebra- netic genealogy, first- America today. Pho- cal workshops around fairy tales specifi- tion being held throughout Sleepy Hol- hand accounts from tographs of planta- low and Tarrytown. Pinkster, a holiday primary sources, the tion meals, barbecues, cally for the picture book-aged crowd. originally celebrated by Dutch and Afri- most recent findings farmer’s markets, gar- • The Jazz Forum featuring live music can New Yorkers in the 1700’s, became of culinary and cultural dens and slave mar- and other performances from Brasiles a time when slave-owning families gave historians and personal ket sites enhance the Ensemble and others. their captive men and women time off to memoir.” Readers travel power of his message. A compre- see loved ones and family who often lived with him to sugar cane mills, tobacco hensive bibliography attests to his prodi- HISTORICAL POINTS OF far away. By the late 18th Century it had and rice farms from pre-Civil War times gious historical research and suggests how INTEREST grown into a time of merriment: Danc- to the present, and plantation kitchens inextricably linked all ethnicities were in (slightly further afield) ing, eating, elaborate vendor stalls, music and cotton fields once farmed by his en- America’s southern culture, and, still are • Historical Society Serving Tarrytown and game-playing brought Africans and slaved ancestors. today. and Sleepy Hollow. Europeans together – a fitting local cel- In non-linear fashion, he weaves his In the end, by attempting to under- • Christ Episcopal Church (Washington ebratory time for Twitty to be presenting consummate historical and foodways stand his heritage in all its complexities Irving’s church). at Philipsburg Manor. knowledge of enslaved African Ameri- through food, agriculture, and kitchen The Cooking Gene is no ordinary South- cans, slave owners and Indian tribes in traditions, his mission resonates: to bring • Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. ern cookbook; though traditional recipes the Old South into a compelling stew all of us to the table – together. • Lyndhurst Estate.

8 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Unsung Heroes Kids’ Club Making A Difference for Youth for Last 10 Years by Tom Pedulla rectors covers all administrative event is held every June to provide college- costs, ensuring that every dollar bound students with bedding and other As Kids’ Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy donated is used to assist an array dorm room necessities. Hollow nears its 10th anniversary in June, of programs. “We are funded on the principle of help- its impact on local girls and boys who are “We help kids basically from ing those who have trouble helping them- striving for better lives is profound. birth through high school and selves,” said Ray Endreny, chairperson of The organization estimates that it helps into college,” Green said. the Outreach Committee. fund approximately 20 programs and assists The first initiative allowed 100 His committee conducts site visits to eval- 1,500 children per year as it approaches $1 children to attend a local sum- uate the effectiveness of various undertak- million in donations since its inception. mer camp in July 2009. Many of ings. The visit to summer camp, the sight of Most of that money was raised through in- the programs funded emphasize children splashing in pools or romping in dividual donations. education, starting with early jumpy castles, is always delightful. “When people think of Tarrytown and literacy for infants and toddlers “When you are helping kids, the joy on Sleepy Hollow, they don’t always expect and continuing into middle their faces can be transparent,” Endreny that there is need here,” said Jennifer Liddy school and then into the latter said. Green, president of Kids’ Club. “When you years of high school when stu- Kids’ Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow mem- He experiences a very different vibe when open people’s eyes to the fact that there are dents are preparing for college bers. he observes the stress and strain on the faces a lot of low-income families who could use entrance examinations and need the catch-up is vast,” Gallagher said. “You of students preparing for the college en- additional support, it really seems to strike assistance with the college application pro- have to start early.” trance exam. a chord and the response has been wonder- cess. Kids’ Club supports the Advantage Af- “The joy isn’t apparent,” Endreny said, ful.” “We enable students to have opportuni- ter School Program, which hires juniors “but you know the work is important.” Theresa Kilman, Linda Viertel and Lau- ties they might not otherwise have, sort of and seniors at Sleepy Hollow High School reen Barber founded Kids’ Club to fill a level the playing field in the community,” who are from low-income families to help The Hudson Independent presents “Unsung void created when the Boys and Girls Club said Maryann Gallagher, secretary of Kids’ 100 children from Sleepy Hollow Middle Heroes,” a series of articles profiling those who of Tarrytown closed in June 2009. Club. School with homework and engage them in provide extraordinary service to the commu- “We didn’t have a facility at which to Recent years brought into focus the need other worthwhile activities. nities in the readership area. If you wish to run programs,” Liddy Green said, “so we to begin to develop skills at an early age and When Warner Library needs laptops and suggest someone or some organization for this decided to become more of a support for to provide tools necessary for advancement. iPads so children who do not have those feature, please email us at editor@thehud- other programs.” “Some deficiencies you just can’t make up at home may use them for school work, sonindependent.com with a brief description There is no paid staff. The Board of Di- in the college prep process. At that point, Kids’ Club is there. A Breakfast for Bedding of that person or group’s background.

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Schwartz. “They’re very strong academically, Little more than a year ago, Erika Bravo, When you’re the first in your fam- but especially when their second language is then a junior at Sleepy Hollow High School, ily to go to college, they can’t help English, they struggle with writing.” showed few if any of the attributes of a top and guide you, so you’re pretty Bravo’s main essay topic became self-evi- candidate for a nationally competitive col- much going through the process dent: the language and cultural barrier she lege. “She was extremely shy,” recalled Heidi by yourself.” faced the minute she stepped off that plane Schwartz, a volunteer “coach” assigned to As a non-profit, Latino U oper- from Ecuador. “We drafted an essay,” she help Bravo navigate the daunting process of ates entirely on donations. This recalled. “She looked at it; we expanded it, applying to college. “She could barely speak year, it cost $650,000 to fulfill its and each day we brainstormed.” with me. She had no idea where she wanted mission. Schwartz learned about LUCA through to go or where she would fit in.” A first-generation Latina from her work as Vice-President and a Director Yet, as of May 1 this year, the deadline at Sleepy Hollow High scholars Erika Bravo and Joey Puerto Rico herself, Acevedo Bu- of the Kid’s Club of Tarrytown, a non-profit Marquecho with LUCA founder Shirley Acevedo many colleges for accepted students to com- ontempo knows how daunting that donates money to various organizations Buontempo. mit to where they would enroll, Bravo had the process is. She knows that working with children. As one of the recipi- the enviable problem of deciding whether to family to go to college,” according to Shirley these students, however smart ents, LUCA impressed her, so she decided to go to the University of Rochester or Rens- Acevedo Buontempo, its founder. This year, they might be, are competing with peers volunteer as a coach. Erika is her second cli- selaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), two of the LUCA helped 37 “scholars” (as they call all whose largely white, middle-class families ent in the program. She plans to coach again strongest undergraduate engineering pro- their students) from four Westchester school know how to navigate the college admis- next year. grams in the country. She had also been ac- districts get into top colleges, among them sions world and can afford test prep courses Marquecho would meet with his coach, cepted at SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Buf- Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Penn and Hamil- beginning in their sophomore year that of- Brian McDermott, mostly at Tarrytown’s falo’s Honors College and Pace University. ton. ten cost $20,000 or more. Warner Library, where they would talk Her classmate Joey Morquecho had it When she was only ten, Bravo’s mother LUCA offers test prep as well, along with about what colleges would be the best fit even easier: he had already decided to at- put her on an airplane from Ecuador— guidance from 31 volunteer coaches, like for his interest in engineering. In addition tend Cornell University and dive into its alone—to go and live in Sleepy Hollow with Heidi Schwartz. High school guidance to essay writing and test prep, LUCA helps first-year introductory engineering curricu- her grandparents, neither of whom spoke counselors nominate students for the pro- its scholars find their way through the maze lum that would help him decide whether English. Somehow, she managed not only gram, but not every candidate meets the cri- of financial aid, which every LUCA scholar to concentrate in electrical engineering or to get through her courses at Sleepy Hollow teria. This year, there were 100 nominations will need. Even after acceptances, these stu- computer science. He could have gone to but also to meet the minimum 3.5 grade for the 40 spots available. They are paired dents must weigh various packages, which Lehigh University, RPI, Binghamton Uni- point average required by LUCA. Hers with volunteers, who begin the long process is why Bravo is still on the fence between versity, Syracuse or Villanova—all of which and Morquecho’s academic achievements of exploring their options and getting to RPI and Rochester. With only a week to go accepted him. caught the eye of Sleepy Hollow guidance know them as people. During the summer before commitment day, she was still wait- Both Bravo and Morquecho will be the counselors who recommended them for the after junior year, they undergo intense test ing to see what sort of aid package Rochester first in their families to attend college. They program. prep: three or four hours every week, learn- would offer her. came to this country speaking no English, LUCA started out in 2012 in one school, ing test-taking strategies. Bravo remembers LUCA’s support for its scholars doesn’t living with families where English was at Bedford’s Fox Lane, but now serves White learning to look first at the multiple-choice stop when they matriculate. Staff and coach- best a second language and not having any Plains, Ossining and Sleepy Hollow—all answers to math problems before reading es continue to offer advice on how to cope idea what it took to get into college—or districts with at least 50% Latino popula- the problems themselves. with the stresses of campus living, course how to pay for it. They did so with the help tions. This year’s target was to recruit 40 A significant part of the counseling is management and relations with families of LUCA (Latino U College Access), a col- Hispanic students into the program. Acev- around essay writing. That requires coaches back home who may not understand the lege prep program whose mission is to “in- edo Buontempo’s goal is to reach 100-a-year. to probe deeply to understand their stu- demands of college. It’s a natural extension, crease college enrollment and completion “Many families don’t speak the language, dent’s interests and experiences, identify a said Acevedo Buontempo. “By the end, we among Latino youth who are first in their didn’t go to college, don’t have the money,” topic and then work on their writing skills. are all familia.”

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10 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Watercooler Heard Around the Watercooler by Maria Ann Roglieri ing dedication to teaching and community building. With her warmth and leadership, Cantor Goldberg inspires us to live Jewish- Sleepy Hollow High School Students, ly with purpose and meaning here in the Teachers Win Medals rivertowns.” Congratulations to Sleepy Hollow High Pocantico Hills Selects New School performing arts students, Mr. Day, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Persad, and Ms. Trenczer for outstand- ing performances at World Strides Festivals On April 11, the Pocantico Hills Board in Philadelphia and Williamsburg this past of Education appointed Richard Calkins as month. Th e String Orchestra, Chamber its next superintendent of schools. Calkins Orchestra, and Jazz Band all received the will take over for retiring Superintendent Gold while the Concert Band and Wind Carol Conklin-Spillane July 1. He will be Ensemble both received the Silver in Wil- joining Pocantico Hills from the Alfred-Al- liamsburg, VA. Th e Select Singers, mean- mond Central School District in Allegany while, received the Silver in Philadelphia, County, where he has been superintendent P.A. Each group performed for guest artists of schools for nearly a and received a clinic at their respective ven- decade. Prior to that, ues. Awards for Special Recognition also he was principal of went to Sam Leviatin and Ben Poret. the district’s Jr./Sr. High School, chair- Sleepy Hollow Athletes Chosen for man of the Commit- Bruce Beck Camp tee on Special Edu- cation and a special SHHS senior Grace Hille, a cheerleader education teacher. and lacrosse player, received a scholarship Richard Calkins Th e Board of Edu- to attend the Bruce Beck NBC Sports cation selected Mr. Broadcasting Camp in July to learn how Calkins following a comprehensive search to become a sports broadcaster. “I am re- led by Bob Christmann of NYS Leader- ally excited to actually get into the fi eld and ship Group. Board of Education President be in a professional setting,” said Hillle. Al Pacile said the district is thrilled to wel- SHHS senior Sara Clark, a tennis, lacrosse come Calkins as its next leader. and basketball player, was selected to work “We are confi dent Rich is going to be as an intern in the program. “I am not one a tremendous fi t for our community and to be on camera,” said Clark. “I am inter- school,” he said. “Not only is he a top- ested in working behind the scenes and this notch educator and administrator with a will be a wonderful opportunity for me to long track record of success, he embodies learn about sports management.” Clark is the spirit of commitment and service to currently interning in the SHHS Athletic community that we envisioned at the start Offi ce under Director Denise Kiernan. of our search.”

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1. Tarrytown’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 6-6 won NY District Flotilla of the Year Award. 2. Retired FDNY Fireboat John D. McKean departed from dock in Sleepy Hollow on April 27. 3. Spelling Bee Contest at Warner Library. 4. Pat Jones, co-chair of Friends of the RiverWalk, celebrates philanthropist, Katherine Wasserman Davis, on the Friends’ fi rst Workday, April 13. 5. Youngsters enjoyed Tarrytown Easter Egg Hunt. 1 2 —Photos 3, 4, 5: Sunny Mclean

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12 Th e Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Sooner Than Expected, Irvington Basics Program in Tarrytown Passes a Short-Term Rental Law Schools for Young Children to by Barrett Seaman start renting it out to strangers. The house must be the owner’s primary residence and be Discussed With quibbles and concerns coming have been so in its present size for at least from every angle during the February and five years. It can not be rented out for the by Kim Gaudin de Gonzalez town School District, in connection with March public hearings, Irvington’s efforts purpose of parties or events. The owner or the Foundation for the Public Schools of to permit the use of homes for short-term a surrogate must be reachable within 30 Many children locally and nationally the Tarrytowns, has initiated a movement rentals (think Airbnb) seemed destined for minutes to respond to a complaint and is are entering kindergarten without the aca- called the Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Basics. a long, drawn-out legislative grind and quite responsible for all village rules regarding demic, social and emotional skills needed The Basics campaign will encourage, in- possibly failure. Yet somehow, the trustees garbage, recycling and snow removal. And for school success. Recent research data struct and spread the word about five fun, and their village attorney managed to cut an owner who rents out for the limit of shows that more than 50 percent of local simple and powerful practices that caregiv- through cross-currents and become what 180 days a year must be in residence for preschoolers do not come prepared to en- ers and others can do to make a huge dif- appears to be a rare example of a West- 90 days. ter kindergarten when the district screens ference in a child’s life. chester municipality codifying such use of Earlier versions of the proposal limited them the spring before the school year be- On Friday, May 17, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. private family dwellings—referred to in the total rental days to 90 and the number gins. at the Warner Library, a breakfast meeting shorthand as STRs. Homeowners who avail of permits at any given time to no more Even more startling is the fact that a will be opened to the entire community- themselves of this new use, trustees hope, than 30. One critique of that was that it learning gap shows up even earlier---at -any person, organization or business that will be able to earn rental income to offset meant only a small fraction of homeowners about three years old---amongst some chil- cares about young children and interacts increasingly burdensome property taxes. could benefit at any given time, and so it dren. with families. School administrators and The requirements of the new law, how- was expanded to 50. It remains to be seen, “Research tells us that 80 percent of brain community organizers will describe the ever, will intentionally make it difficult to however, if even as many as 30 homeown- development happens in the first three Five Basics, the Harvard research that lead turn a one- or two-family home into a re- ers apply for permits in the same period. years of a child’s life,” said Chris Borsari, to their development, and brainstorm with volving door for out-of-town strangers—a The new code is unusual, if not unique, at superintendent of the Tarrytown Union attendees about how the community can fear expressed by some residents. Nor are least in Westchester County. Village Attor- Free School District. support our littlest citizens. its terms intended to be so onerous as to ney Marianne Stecich checked around area The good news is that researchers at the “We believe that if our entire community, render permission meaningless. municipalities to see which were trying to Harvard Learning Gap Initiative have de- including our health care providers, library, But there are plenty of restrictions: only deal with the issue and found “pretty much termined that some common sense inter- houses of worship, barber shops, supermar- homes that fall within the definition of not.” Peekskill had tried to codify STRs actions between infants and toddlers and kets, and beyond, work together to spread one- or two-family dwellings and com- but ran into a buzz saw of public opposi- the people they spend time with can create the Basics, we will build a stronger, safer, ply with the village’s zoning and building tion—mostly from people who had been important connections in the brain. and happier community,” said Regina Mi- codes qualify for a permit ($250 initially, renting their homes via Airbnb and didn’t In order to heighten awareness about gnogna, Director of the Tarrytown Sleepy $150 to renew) to rent. And not anyone want the government sticking its neck into a young child’s learning potential dur- Hollow Basics. can just come into town, build a house and their business. ing the first three years of life, the Tarry-

www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2019 The Hudson Independent 13 Sleepy Hollow High School Students Research Essay Subjects for Hall of Fame Contest by Robert Kimmel Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. whose leadership and commitment helped this year is May 17, and the two winners Th e Public Schools of the Tarrytowns are make this area famous and interesting.” will be selected before the end of the month. Tenth grade students from Sleepy Hol- partners in the project. Th e Hudson Valley Sara Mascia, Executive Director of the Th e mayors of both Tarrytown and Sleepy low High School have been making numer- Writers Center was a past sponsor. Historical Society, compiles the list of pro- Hollow are generally on hand for the award ous visits to the Warner Library and to the A list of eligible individuals as subjects spective Hall of Fame “honorees” who have ceremony at the library, which will take archives of the Historical Society Serving for the Hall of Fame essays is selected by resided in the villages, and provides their place this year on June 5. Last year, each Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown – for a good the Historical Society and, in order to have names to the English Department at Sleepy winner received a check for $200, provided reason. Researching biographical informa- an essay submitted for the contest, students Hollow High. Students are then given the by the villages. Th e 2018 student winners tion at one of those locations is a require- must select someone to write about from assignments. were Lucy Rogers and Sarah Clayton. ment for students writing papers about that approved list. “Th e list of potential “English and history teachers and/or Clayton wrote about Norman Mingo, people selected for a local Hall of Fame es- honorees always includes people who were family members may off er assistance to who she described as “the illustrator respon- say contest. active in the community and perhaps un- students, but the fi nished product must sible for the defi nitive portrait of Alfred E. Th e essays have become part of the Eng- known elsewhere, as well as well-known primarily refl ect the student’s own scholar- Neuman, who has graced almost every Mad lish curriculum for 10th graders at the high individuals who happened to live here,” ac- ship,” reads one of the contest rules. Th e Magazine cover since 1956. Following an school, and the majority of those essays are cording to MaryAnn Marshall, who is asso- biographical research paper must be written advertising career, he illustrated 97 Mad also entered by the students into the long- ciated with both the Library and Historical entirely by the student. And each submis- covers. He lived in Tarrytown. He should be standing annual contest sponsored by the Society. Warner Library defi nes the contest, sion must include evidence of the research remembered for his artistic career and cre- Historical Society, Warner Library, and the “as a remembrance of the men and women sources. Winners are “…based on the qual- ation of an icon.” ity of information to support inclusion in Rogers’ subject was Beatrice Jackson the Hall of Fame and the use of references. Conway, about whom she wrote, “A Tar- Watercooler All of the essays have been informative and rytown-based singer, suff ragette, and civil Continued from page 11 interesting and, for the most part well writ- rights activist, Beatrice Jackson Conway was ten,” the sponsors relate. a soloist in the choir at the Mother Zion Dobbs Ferry High School National Merit Finalists and Winner An anonymous group of judges select the A.M.E. Church in Harlem. She was a leader two 10th grade essay winners, one from Tar- of the Empire State Federation of Colored Congratulations to seniors Jamie Kramer, Remy Nammour, and Zachar Hankewycz for rytown and one from Sleepy Hollow. Typi- Women’s Club and an election poll watcher being named National Merit Finalists. Nationally, approximately 15,000 were recognized cally, 90 essays from the high school are sub- at a Harlem school for the Woman Suff rage as fi nalists out of the nearly 1.5 million eligible students. Kramer was ultimately named a mitted for judging each year. Th ree judges Party of New York County.” winner, a distinction only awarded to approximately 7,500 students. score each essay and are unaware of the Th eir framed essays, as do the works of author to ensure fairness. Th e deadline for other past winners, hang on the third-fl oor Please send your noteworthy news to [email protected]. submission of the essays to Warner Library walls of the Warner Library.

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The Hudson Independent, Warner Library Community Conversation Explores Concepts of Democratic Government by Robert Kimmel qualifications required before a person could process, and often it is complicated. “Voter registration continues to be a vote, and “If you were not a property owner, Hoffman explained that there will be an Democracy’s status as this country’s system your ability to vote was not present. It was a estimated 113 different nominating events problem in our country and keeps us of governing received a compelling analysis very limited democracy.” taking place between February and June of from becoming a complete democracy, recently during a “Community Conversa- Rose observed how the vote was only later next year. but there is some movement forward.” tion” presented by The Hudson Independent opened to women and how poll tax and lit- Speaking about how democracies across —Richard Rose and Warner Library in Tarrytown. eracy requirements had made it difficult for the globe began, and sometimes expired, “Democracy is a big, sprawling topic that African Americans to participate, such as Matthew Ives said some Americans voters has been hanging around for 2,600 years,” requiring photos for proof of identity, and apparently have become frustrated about Barrett Seaman noted in his opening re- restrictive timing for registering. Every state the way U.S. elections are conducted. Ives Sleepy Hollow High School for 20 of those marks as the moderator of a scholarly panel can pursue its own qualifications for a voter, has been teaching European and World years. that discussed a range of topics related to “and they do vary,” he said. “Voter registra- History at the Masters School for 22 years. How to participate in democracy and the way democracy functions in the United tion continues to be a problem in our coun- In describing what has happened and is comply with it are important factors for States. try and keeps us from becoming a complete happening in some countries, Ives said that students to understand, she said. And Hun- Speaking before an enthusiastic audience democracy, but there is some movement facing emergencies many voters seem to sberger pointed out the importance of hav- that packed a room at the library last month, forward.” turn to authoritarian governments. ing students ask questions about the topic. Seaman, Chairman of this newspaper’s Edi- Later in a Q&A session, Rose again called Panelist Christopher Loomis, who teach- Her concern, she said, is that students de- torial Board, explained that, “Democracy for loosening of registration limitations, es U.S. and World History to upper school velop a solid understanding of democratic roughly translates from the Greek, as “the such as having it coincide with the ballot- students at Hackley, spoke about the impact practices. strength of the common people,” and that ing “taking place on the same day as voting.” technology has on democracy. Both radio A senior at Sleepy Hollow High School, our form of representative democracy is Upon questioning from an audience mem- and TV, when they emerged, long before Isabella Calix was the seventh panelist to “what we call a Republic.” ber as to whether his recommendations the Internet, seem to have influenced the speak. She is an active member of Rho A micro-grant to Warner Library from would allow non-citizens to vote, he refuted political landscape and the democratic sys- Kappa, the National Social Studies Honor Humanities, New York made the event that intention. tem, he explained. Society, and according to Hunsberger, an possible. That organization’s mission is “to The political nominating process was the Loomis noted that with the Internet, “We “outstanding member of the AP Govern- strengthen civil society and the bonds of topic discussed by panelist Richard Hoff- get more information a lot faster.” The ques- ment and Politics class.” community, using the humanities to foster man who has taught American History, tion then, he stated, is how can we use that Calix pointed out the importance of stu- engaged inquiry and dialogue around social Government and Economics at Dobbs Fer- information for creating a more substantive dents being taught about the political pro- and cultural concerns.” ry High School for 27 years. “Three out of and inclusive discourse on government that cesses that comprise democracy. In discussing “who votes and who doesn’t,” four eligible voters did not participate in the students and the public need? “We’ve seen A lively question and answer period, with voter registration was the focus of panelist nominating process for president in 2016,” the rise of extremism,” Loomis stated. audience comments, followed the panelists’ Richard Rose, who is the Tarrytown Histo- Hoffman related. However, he said that he sees “the media presentations. Subjects from the audience rian, a past President of the Historical Soci- “What is notable about this number is as the glue that holds us together,” and that included one about the usefulness of the ety serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, that it is the second highest level of partici- social media serves as a means of exchang- electoral college, which Hoffman main- and a teacher in high school and college for pation since such measurements began,” he ing ideas. tained is not “quite working the way it was more than 45 years. continued. As possible reasons for that low Speaking about the importance of the intended to.” “Voter registration is raising the eyebrows turnout, Hoffman said many people either relationship between democracy and educa- Members of the audience described the of many people these days and becoming a are not familiar with the nominating pro- tion, Jessica Hunsberger stressed the impor- event as a useful, compelling and educa- more controversial issue,” Rose said. cess or don’t identify as members of the ma- tance of teaching students about the ideas tional experience. (Watch the Entire Com- “It has been a screening process, for a very jor parties, or believe the process is rigged. and processes that constitute democracy. munity Conversation event at www.thehud- long time,” he added. Rose stated that in To participate, voters should know how it Hunsberger has taught social studies for sonindependent.com.) the early days of the nation there were many works, he asserted. Each state chooses its 24 years and has chaired the department at

16 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Sports Hackley Softball Ace Enjoys Playing Mind Games with Opponents by Tom Pedulla whatever target catcher Ab- second grade. She was introduced to the bey Schiller provides. And sport by her parents, Eva and Jim. Her fa- Mind games. she generates tremendous ther has been an asset over time with his Ace righthander Dana Van Buren loves velocity from her windmill ability to catch her whenever she wanted to to play them as she aims to lead Hackley’s motion. do some additional throwing. softball team back to the Ivy League Cham- The combination can be Her increased velocity in recent years re- pionship game and win the title that proved lethal. quired him to purchase shin guards and a elusive last year. The 5-8, 153-pound Van face mask, but he hangs in there. Her fast- To Van Buren, pitching is more about Buren compiled an 11-5 re- ball possesses so much zip that Schiller slips out-thinking the opponent than anything cord with a 2.03 ERA last a layer of foam between her palm and her else. The batter’s stance lets her know that year as a junior with 188 glove. a certain pitch in a specific location might strikeouts and 13 walks in “Even when I have padding in my glove,” be particularly effective. And that delivery 103 innings. She also was a the sophomore catcher said, “it always might set the stage for another offering with force offensively, batting .431 leaves a sting because it’s pretty fast.” a different speed and location. and knocking in 13 runs. With Van Buren’s physical maturity came “I really like the mental aspect to it, not “She brings such energy an increased focus that makes her hard to just the physical,” she said. “I really like the and spirit to the team. The rattle, no matter how challenging the cir- strategy behind it, observing the batter and Dana Van Buren has been Hackley’s top hurler. kids all look up to her,” said cumstances might be. what would be ideal to throw. Diane Campbell, her coach. “I think I’m really good at handling “I think I’ve definitely gotten better at “She’s a player. She comes to stress,” Van Buren said. “I don’t crumble that over the years. I particularly like when The difference in velocity between the play all the time. She tries to under pressure.” they’re expecting something and I do the two pitches is significant, leading to some figure out how to get that win. She’s always That was hardly the case when Van Buren opposite. They’ll watch for a changeup and feeble swings. She possesses excellent com- trying to make herself better.” joined Hackley’s varsity as an eighth grader. I throw a fastball.” mand, allowing her to almost invariably hit Van Buren has been pitching since the Continued on page 22 Sleepy Hollow High Softball Program on the Right Track to Success by Tom Pedulla ing power and appears to have everything that as part of a larger issue. Recent Sleepy we have been solid when we haven’t been pointed in the right direction. Sleepy Hollow teams in major sports have strug- in the past.” When Sleepy Hollow High School’s var- Hollow had so many players turn out for gled merely to break even. McCarthy noted the importance of sity recently hosted a well-attended softball softball this year that rosters needed to be “Having to replace coaches and just not building through the modified program clinic and pizza party for girls in grades trimmed at varsity and junior varsity levels. sticking with coaches has been a disadvan- and a true junior varsity. “I think we are three through six, it was arguably more The modified team is well-stocked. tage to a lot of the teams at Sleepy Hollow, going to grow through that if the girls stay significant than any game-winning hit the Giuliano recognizes that the key to long- not just softball,” she said. committed,” she said. team will produce this season. term success is engaging girls when they are Giuliano possesses infectious enthusiasm. Jaclyn Fallon, a first-year coach, oversees Sleepy Hollow’s varsity fell on such hard in grammar school. “I tell the girls it’s always on my mind. the junior varsity. “Having the ability to times that there was no varsity last spring. “What we find here as a problem is girls I have their backs 100 percent,” he said. “I have a junior varsity team where we can The controversial decision was made after a trying out for softball for the first time on want what’s in their best interests, and that’s slow things down and have them develop series of lopsided defeats in 2017 prompted modified or even junior varsity,” he said. to build this program.” and having a varsity that can compete at a a focus on rebuilding by fielding only a ju- “I have some girls coming out for junior New uniforms and helmets helped to higher level is a big advantage,” Giuliano nior varsity. That squad finished 9-10 but varsity, and it’s their first time ever playing build enthusiasm. So did some early results. said. seemingly pointed toward a better future. softball. And we’re going up against girls “We are way better than the year before,” The great hope is that current varsity play- “Last year, I hated it. But I guess it did who have played for 10 years at that point. said Genesis Quezada, a senior left fielder. ers, for all of the adversity they encountered, help a little bit,” said Peyton Koch, a junior Getting them involved young is very im- Pitcher Delilah McCarthy gained invalu- are laying a foundation for the future. outfielder-first baseman. “We got to grow as portant.” able experience last year as an eighth grader. “I would love to see the program go from a team instead of playing against teams we Giuliano, 30, brings needed stability at She continues to progress with every game. where it was and take it to somewhere that is had no chance against.” the top of the program. When he was hired, “To have that for the next four years is great,” Giuliano said. “This particular group Third-year coach Anthony Giuliano is he represented the fifth coach in five years. going to be huge for us,” Giuliano said. we have now is a great way to kick that off. intent on developing a program with stay- Third baseman/catcher Emma Briante sees “There are other places on the field where They’re all the things a coach wants.”

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by Barrett Seaman who works at the MAV to fulfill her com- Athletic Director Position munity service commitment to the honors As colleges around the country strive to program she is in, says she is confident that diversify their student bodies and recruit no one will abuse the privilege—at least on by Tom Pedulla cited the difficult commute as a factor. more who are the first in their family to her watch. “I am vocal,” she asserted. “It eliminates the Tappan Zee, as I like attend college, they are finding that schol- In addition to basic foods, the MAV of- Irvington High School began what is to still call it,” he said. arships are often not enough to achieve fers a limited amount of clothing for stu- expected to be an extensive search for a McCormack was known for his pas- success. Some students find that even with dents anxious to make a good impression new athletic director after Artie McCor- sionate support of all of Irvington’s financial aid, they are forced to make choic- on a job interview. The pantry accepts do- mack, who held the position for the last sports programs and his willingness to es between paying bills at home and eating. nations of both clothing and food. Since 19 years, resigned to lead the sports pro- step in wherever he was needed. If the A recent study found that 36% of grams at Pearl River High School. public address announcer could not college students nationwide suffer “We are dedicated to finding a leader work a game, he gladly filled in. No task from what is being called “food in- with the skills, experience and pas- was too big or small. security.” sion that is essential to lead the depart- Gina Maher, the legendary girls’ bas- Dobbs Ferry’s Mercy College ment, while continuing to build Bulldog ketball coach whose team produced its campus is one of a growing num- pride,” said Kristopher Harrison, Irving- sixth state championship last season, es- ber of schools to offer free grocer- ton Schools Superintendent, in a state- timated that McCormack missed two of ies so that their students can eat ment released by the school. her team’s home games in his 19 years. properly and in some cases put McCormack, 54, said his decision “The impact he had on my program food on the table for their fami- came with “very mixed emotions.” and my life is tremendous. You don’t get lies at home. This past year, a new “I see this as an opportunity to carry a better athletic director anywhere,” Ma- MAV (short for Maverick, Mercy’s out the next 10, 12 years of my career a her said. mascot) Market has provided the little closer to home and be working in Harrison concluded his statement by makings for over 3,500 meals for a community that has tremendous sup- saying, “While we are very disappointed some 450 members of the campus port for their athletic programs and has that Mr. McCormack will be continuing community. a lot of history,” he said. his career elsewhere, we thank him for Not just any student can walk McCormack and his family live in his years of enthusiasm and dedication.” into the small pantry on the lower Volunteer Je’laya Johnson helps keep track of Ramsey, New Jersey. His appointment at floor of Mercy’s Main Hall and foodat Mercy’s MAV Market. Pearl River becomes effective July 1. He grab a can of corn, a quart of milk or a protein bar. They must register, using October, outsiders, including the charity their student IDs, and a MAV monitor will Feeding Westchester, have donated 1,500 keep a record of items taken. Each food pounds of food to the pantry. item is given a point value, and student cli- Mercy has operated a similar pantry at its ents are expected not to take more than the Bronx campus since 2017. Mary Sherman equivalent of nine meals a week. helped Sarah Lawrence College in Bronx- EXPLORE Mary Sherman, who coordinates the ville, a private school where full tuition, pantry, says she has seen no evidence of room and board is more than $60,000-a- people abusing the system. “What we see,” year, set up a similar pantry. Brown Uni- LYNDHURST she said, “are people who are timid about versity, among the Ivies, has one. All of the taking food for themselves and their fami- SUNY campuses are now required to offer FREE TOURS lies.” First year student Je’laya Johnson, free food for needy students. THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS + MONDAYS in May are free for Tarrytown residents. Groups and families please call in advance to make reservations. For details visit lyndhurst.org and go!

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18 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Arts & Entertainment Short Film Written by Irvington Th eater Manager to Screen May 20 at Cannes Film Festival by Paula Romanow Etzel fi lm,” said Allen. “But her ideas for how the something like this could actually happen story could evolve from play to fi lm were – and that they question what they can do His talents and creative energy are so vivid and organic to how I’d imagined now to stop it from occurring.” boundless. Irvington Town Hall Th eater it. She perceived the story as a mini-opera, Since its 1997 inception, Cannes’ Ameri- Manager, Gregory G. Allen, is an accom- and we realized she’d make a perfect direc- can Pavilion has held this ‘festival within a plished actor, playwright, author, speaker, tor for the short fi lm version.” festival’ to showcase up-and-coming fi lm- and fi lmmaker. Th is January, he garnered Hiding in Daylight depicts the inequali- makers, providing them a chance to con- rave reviews for his performance as Father ties of the LGBT community in America nect to the fi lm industry at Cannes while Flynn in John Patrick Shanley’s play Doubt after a gay purge. “Although our fi lm is fi c- having their fi lms featured in a juried com- at the Barn Th eater in Montville, New tion,” explained Allison, “it is a brutal re- petition. Jersey. In April, Allen’s screenplay He is ality for many in the LGBT community. “Th is year marks the 50th Anniversary of Gone (based on his award-winning novel, My hope is that audiences will realize the the Stonewall Riots,” noted Allen. “While Missing) was an Offi cial Selection at the cost of complacency and feel motivated to many strides have been made in the LGBT Beverly Hills Film Festival. And now, his speak up and take action against ongoing community, numerous setbacks have oc- groundbreaking short fi lm Hiding in Day- Gregory G. Allen discrimination.” curred around the globe illustrating that light, which Allen wrote and co-produced, —Photo by Pamela Milam Each stage performance of Hiding in lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered is heading to Cannes. Daylight was followed by a talkback be- members of our society are once again Since its release in February, Hiding in Allison, Allen originally wrote the 15-min- tween the play’s creative team and audi- caught in the midst of a battle.” Daylight has been a Jury Prize winner, Au- ute short as a play (about 80 minutes long), ence, which inspired Allen to bring the Allen’s leadership and vision are as vi- dience Choice Award recipient, and Offi - which was performed on stages throughout conversation to the big screen. “I felt I had tal a force in his role as Irvington Th eater cial Selection at multiple international fi lm the country in 2018. Allison, an award- to write this story as a wake-up call to those manager as in his fi lm and writing pursuits. festivals. In April, the fi lm was named one winning actress who has appeared on believing everything is good in the LGBT “I’ve always been a person who enjoys jug- of 29 fi nalists to screen as an Offi cial Se- Broadway, TV, and in fi lms for over 20 community,” he explained. “Th e short fi lm gling diff erent projects. Th e energy fuels lection at the American Pavilion Emerging years, played one of the lead characters in genre adds a layer of heightened urgency; other areas. I am lucky to be able to con- Filmmaker Showcase at the 2019 Cannes the Dallas performance. I am encouraged at festivals when I hear tinually use that creativity for Irvington Film Festival in France. “I envisioned Cheryl reprising her role those outside the community speaking Th eater’s day-to-day operations as well as Directed by fi rst-time fi lmmaker Cheryl when I rewrote Hiding in Daylight as a about how our fi lm makes them feel – how plan for the theater’s artistic future.”

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by Dana Ferine green’ where neighbors socialize, exchange >Good Choice Kitchen a vegetarian Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow’s highly suc- information and get connected,” Sorrenti- cafe from Ossining will offer snacks and cessful farmers market (TaSH) opens ARRYTOWN, NY — Duck and rabbit, veg- no said. “We are excited to see more people treats to eat on site and take home. May 25, beginning its 5th anniversary. an ice cream, brews from “up the river,” turning out each year and more community >Sing Sing Kill Brewery a craft farm T plus even more fruits, vegetables and groups seeking to team up with us.” brewery located a stone’s throw from the flowers! On Opening Day, one such group, Bike infamous prison in Ossining. That’s just some of what the Tarrytown Tarrytown, will host a Bike Swap at The >Sunset View Farm a 15-year-old low-income seniors. and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market — The TaSH. Families can bring bikes they’ve out- grass-based animal farm, will di- Veterans are also able to obtain TaSH — has lined up for its fifth anniver- grown and swap them for bigger ones. versify meat offerings at The FreshConnect coupons val- sary season, when it opens in Patriots Park The TaSH’s fifth year also coincides with TaSH by adding duck, ued at $20 through their on Saturday, May 25. Opening day will also the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” bicentenni- rabbit, turkey and more Veterans office to spend include music by ArtsLatinoNY ensemble al and the market will play host to a num- lamb. at the market. directed by Pablo Mayor, the Music Hall ber of events as part of the 18-month-long > Meadowlands The TaSH also part- Academy, and student performers all day celebration. Farm, which joined ners with the Com- long. last fall, will now be munity Food Pantry “It’s hard to believe The TaSH is kicking New Vendors onboard weekly from of Sleepy Hollow off its fifth year,” said Suzanne Sorrentino, Several new and exciting vendors will join the start of the season. and Tarrytown to a co-president and founder of Rivertowns the market this year, such as: provide food tokens to Village Green (RVG), the non-profit that >New Confectioner a Lagrangeville Customer Loyalty pantry clients. operates The TaSH. “We are so grateful business that makes frozen vegan desserts The customer loyalty the community has embraced our vision of with coconut milk, natural sweeteners and program also returns this year Community Sponsors the market as a true community meeting organic fruits. Pops, pints and, if you pre- with special fifth anniversary bo- This year, The TaSH has two place.” order, ice-cream cakes! nus rewards. Visitors will get double stamps Presenting Sponsors: Phelps Hospital “In addition to being a shopping hub for >Cunningham Farm and Gardens on calendar days that end in the number Northwell Health — its founding and lon- ethically and sustainably grown and pre- husband and wife farmers from Columbia, five. Frequent TaSH shoppers can easily fill gest running sponsor — as well as The Fit pared foods, all from within the state or 100 New Jersey will boost The TaSH’s selection out the loyalty program card at the TaSH Inn, a new fitness and personal training stu- miles of Tarrytown, The TaSH is a ‘village of vegetables available each week. market tent at any point during the season dio in Tarrytown. and return for a card stamp each Saturday. Other local businesses and organizations TaSH Cash will also be available again are supporting the TaSH through spon- this year. Shoppers who forget their cash sorships and grants; and the community can swipe their debit cards at the TaSH tent will also have a chance to show its support for purple tokens all the vendors accept. through the TaSH’s annual crowdfunding campaign throughout the month of May. New and Returning Programming Go to www.gofundme.com/TaSH2019 to New activities for the 2019 season in- contribute. clude monthly yoga sessions for families “With this support, The TaSH is able to and kids and more educational children’s fund its operations as well as all of its pro- activities. The Union Free School District gramming including weekly musical acts, of the Tarrytowns will introduce families to children’s educational activities, food as- Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Basics, nurtur- sistance programs and other community ing practices to stimulate brain growth in building efforts like the ‘TaSH Hand’ pro- young children and the Hudson Scholars gram, where The TaSH employs high school at Hackley School will offer interactive sci- teens to work at the market throughout the ence activities for kids of all ages. season,” said Tammy Abraham, RVG co- Also, returning this year is the always president and founder. popular Warner Library Pick-a-Book Picnic and Marta C’s Story Time and Book Nook; morning and afternoon live music sets fea- If You Go turing the Hudson Valley’s best musicians; and delicious food samples. TaSH Opening Day: May 25 Market Season: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Food Assistance programs Thanksgiving in Patriots Park As always, customers using SNAP ben- efits will have their value doubled up to Online: tashfarmersmarket.org and find $40. The TaSH requires all eligible vendors the TaSH on Facebook and to accept the SNAP benefit as well as WIC Instagram @thetashfm coupons that support new mothers and se- Contact: [email protected] nior farmers market coupons that support

20 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Patriots Park Readies for Duck Derby, Healthy Kids Day by Robert Kimmel and rides will also begin, provided by the ing up the Rotary’s Duck Derby. you really want to increase your odds of YMCA. An assortment of “healthy food The Derby consists of six race heats and a winning, a “Tub-of-Ducks” consisting of Patriots Park’s serious historical roots go choices” to satisfy various appetites will be grand final race, each with prizes for those 13 duckies, costs $100. back to the Revolutionary War, but on Sat- offered by Tarrytown Hope Hose & Con- persons who have adopted winning duck- There is another potential prize for a urday, May 4, the four-acre parcel border- queror BBQ, Pappi’s Mediterranean Food ies. Adopters of each of the six heat winners lucky winner! At The Hudson Independent ing Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow will take Truck, Melt Mobile Food Truck, Jimmy’s will receive $100 from the Rotary, and a table at the Park, you can participate in on a different aura, one of merriment and Soft Serve and Andy’s Italian Ices/Food $100 gift basket full of delicious treats, pro- a free drawing to win two good tickets excitement. Truck. vided by The Hudson Independent. The six for a Yankees’ game. Completing a form For the 12th consecutive year, The Ro- Purchase of a $10 “bracelet” gives a heat winners will all participate in the final with the answers to three questions about tary Club of the Tarrytowns and the Family young wearer access to the Y rides through- race and the lucky winner of that contest the Yankees qualifies you for the drawing YMCA at Tarrytown will be collaborating out the event, while some of the other receives $1,500. which will take place at the table. You will to offer youngsters and adults four hours activities, including some games, are free. About 2,000 duckies are expected to race not have to be present at the drawing to of entertainment, games, rides and health An assortment of vendors associated with in the Derby. The Rotary relates that hun- claim the prize. information, along with races on Andre health services will offer information and dreds of duckies have already been adopt- Various sponsors for both the Rotary’s Brook, the stream that separates the two guidance. ed, but others remain available. Adoptions Duck Derby and the Y’s Healthy Kids villages. Those activities are all part of Andre Brook, the slim stream of water can be acquired using a credit card by vis- Day help to make the two events possible. the Rotary’s Duck Derby and the YMCA’s that serves as the border between the two iting the Rotary’s website, http://www.tar- Funds raised by the Rotary, “go towards Healthy Kids Day. villages, will bring enthusiastic crowds lin- rytownrotary.org/, and at the Rotary’s table its Scholarship and Community Grants The goings-on start at 11 a.m. with the ing its banks as they watch flocks of small at the Derby itself – until all are adopted. Fund…directly back to our Community,” Y Dance Group and Y Troup cavorting to rubber ducks float along to the finishing A single ducky adoption can be had for as it states. a variety of musical rhythms while games line of the brook in the series of races mak- $10, while a “Six-Quack,” is $50, and if Lee Mintzer Painting Exhibit at ONA in Tarrytown by Linda Viertel curated by Ona Cohn and Peter Fiore, dis- gall, and dark outlines reference Van Gogh. If You Go play Mintzer’s deft painterly skills in a vari- For sheer beauty, her close-up of deep red Lee Mintzer turned 95 on January 12, ety of compositions. and shining white flowers swaying in the ONA 2019, and until recently has been painting Rolling fields of wildflowers spread out breeze command attention against the sur- 53 Main Street 914-514-8981 for over 50 years. In the 1970’s she studied against rich green hills, dense trees and rounding vibrant greenery. www.onatarrytown.com with Akeba Emmanual and George Koro, billowy clouds. Another canvas displays What better way to celebrate Mother’s Hours: Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. developing skills in painting sculpture and outsized, richly colored, robust roses in Day then to witness this 95-year-old artist’s Available for viewing now; celebration welding. Now, fourteen of her oil paintings the foreground against an abstracted land- talents? “opening” on Mother’s Day weekend, are on display at ONA. scape built of intensely multihued forms. Saturday, May 11. Deep orange poppies nestle un- der a commanding tree, in a Van Gogh-like piece, with a soft green field in the middle ground meld- ing into a luminous sky. Two of her most unusual pieces could not be more opposite: one depicts the back of a woman in black, her long hair flowing against her undulating dress, Undulating hills dotted with colorful standing on a balcony next to an impressionistic flowers meld into a com- abundantly flowering plant. The other, her plimentary blue sky, laden with billowing, largest canvas in the exhibit, is decorative: soft white clouds. liquid, biomorphic shapes in turquoise, blues and greens tumble into one another. Her still lives, landscapes and abstract Two cypress trees dominate a southern work are filled with vibrant color, a love Mediterranean Fauvist landscape, painted of the natural world, and a deep sense of in saturated hot reds, oranges and yellows composition. Reminiscent of Van Gogh, with a sky of complimentary cool blues. Gauguin and Cezanne, each of her pieces, Tilted cottages give a subtle hint of Cha-

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www.thehudsonindependent.com May 2019 The Hudson Independent 21 Where We Worship Chabad of the Rivertowns: Meeting Jews Where They Are by Alexander Roberts taste of Judaism where everyone is welcome (L to R:) Emily Wachs and respected for who they are,” said shows off her handmade Jay and Elina Lindauer were skeptical. Rabbi Benjy. “People walk out of challah at Chabad Hebrew Secular Jews whose son had “hopped Chabad feeling better about School. around” several Hebrew School programs, their Judaism and them- —Photo by Benjy Silverman the Dobbs Ferry couple never thought he selves.” would enjoy an Orthodox synagogue. But Chabad has its roots Julian, now 11, has looked forward to Sun- in the Hasidic Ortho- the High Holidays or some days at Chabad of the Rivertowns for two dox tradition, which of the many free events, such years. He said that Rabbi Benjy and his distinguished itself from as the Chanukah Village and wife, Hinda Silverman, make Judaism fun standard Orthodoxy be- menorah lighting it presents at the synagogue, which is located at 303 cause of its insistence on every year in Irvington. Broadway in Dobbs Ferry. experiencing Judaism with joy. Rabbi Benjy is most proud Elina, an author of 20 books, said that While other Hasidic sects tend to of how his wife has grown the key to Chabad is that it emphasizes be insular, Chabad has a unique mission their Hebrew School, in community over everything else, which is of engaging all Jews, offering a welcoming, which parents may drop off reflected in a congregation that ranges from non-judgmental environment that invites shop in Ardsley 12 years ago, Chabad mem- their children each Sunday for two hours of the non-observant to the religious. questioning. bership has grown to 280 families, with Jewish values and history. “We make sure “Chabad offers a rich and traditional Since its humble beginning over a flower about a thousand others who connect on the children have a wonderful time,” said Hinda, “while giving their parents a needed break for brunch.” Hackley Softball are driven by the one that got away. They said. “I’m very excited. I think we can do Adding to the program of activities, there Continued from page 17 were engaged in a tight game with peren- some damage.” are adult classes on contemporary issues, nial Ivy League power Poly Prep in the fi- Whatever happens, Van Buren is wind- and members sponsor small dinner parties “It’s not even the same kid,” Campbell nale before one miscue led to another in an ing down her softball career. She plans to so they get to know each other. Shabbat said, adding, “It’s very rare that I have to eventual lopsided defeat. explore her interest in criminology when Services include a free lunch where Jews walk out to the mound to calm her down. Hackley’s team is fully invested in playing she enrolls at the University of Miami. Per- may connect and share a story related to the In the beginning, yes. Not now.” for the championship again. haps she will one day read criminal minds week’s Torah portion. Van Buren earned 42 wins for Hackley “It’s our last chance together and what as well as she did batters. For more information, contact Chabad at from 2013-2018. She and her teammates we’ve been working toward,” Van Buren (914) 693-6100.

22 The Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Obituaries

Michael Kulsha, Jr., 24 12, 2019, in his beloved Village of Tarry- Michael M. Kulsha, Jr., a resident of town. He was 86. Dobbs Ferry and Hastings, died April 9. He He was the eldest of the six children of was 24. Joseph and Kathryn Nee Murray. He grad- He was born March 15, 1995 at Phelps uated from North Tarrytown High School Memorial Hospital to Michael M. Kulsha, and went on to serve in the United States Sr. and Eva Cumber. Locally, he attended Navy for four years during the Korean War, the Westchester Exceptional Childrens fighting combat missions while aboard School and later went on to attend the the Destroyer USS Moale. After discharge Open Gate Day Rehabilitation Center in from the Navy, he worked in the construc- Hawthorne. tion industry as a bricklayer. He later was Besides his parents, he is survived by his employed, until his retirement, as Director grandparents, Tony Cumber and Guirlie of Buildings and Facilities for the County Becerra, his loving aunts, uncles, cousins Trust Company. and many great friends. On February 16, 1957, he married his wife, Doris, at St. Teresa’s Church in North Maria Fulgieri, 61 Tarrytown. Bob and Doris had three chil- Maria A. Fulgieri, a resident of Tarrytown, dren. Their youngest child, Thomas, resides died April 9. She was 61. in White Plains; their son Robert and their She was born in Brooklyn October 6, daughter Carol Murray Moneymaker pre- 1957. She was a graduate of Fordham Law deceased their father. School and had been an attorney with the In addition to his wife and son, he is sur- firm of Parsons and Whittemore in Rye vived by his two grandchildren, Matthew Brook until she retired. and Madison Moneymaker and by his son- She is survived by her sister-in-law Gloria in-law Jim Moneymaker, all of Menands, Fulgieri of Tarrytown and her nieces Allison New York. He is also survived by four sib- (Max Carroll) Fulgieri and Melissa (Kevin lings and their spouses: Tom and Ann Mur- Sweeney) Fulgieri. ray, Don and Fran Murray, Barbara and Wes Trunko, and Ann Murray. His young- Violet Paretti, 88 est brother, Bud Murray, predeceased him. Violet R. Paretti, a longtime Tarrytown resident, died April 8 with her family by her Sister Evelyn (Patrick) Gill, 82 side. She was 88. Sr. Evelyn (Patrick) Gill, RSHM died Born in the Bronx, on November 22, April 16 at Marymount Convent in Tarry- 1930, she earned a Master’s Degree and town. She was 82. held administrative positions at Memorial Born in County Mayo, Ireland, to Patrick Sloan Kettering Hospital and the College and Rose McEvilly Gill, she entered the Re- of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, where ligious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in Tar- she retired as CFO. rytown in 1952. She had a very large and loving family. Sr. Evelyn ministered at Marymount She is survived by her sisters Louise Mundy School in Tarrytown; Sacred Heart of Mary and Gioia Cipriani, her dear cousin Isabel High School, Rolling Meadows, Illinois; Ciotti, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, the Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary, great-nephews and great-great nieces and Manhattan; Mother Butler High School, nephews. Also surviving is her loving care- Bronx; and Marymount University, Arling- giver and friend Ia Grigalshvili. ton, Virginia. She was the Boarding School Moderator at Marymount International J. Robert Murray, 86 School, London, England, and served as J. Robert (Bob) Murray, husband of 62 Assistant Coordinator of Marymount Con- years to Doris Swanson Murray, died April vent, retiring shortly before she died. SH Student Continued from page 6 paid off when he was recently accepted to the United States Air Force Academy and given the opportunity to earn a college de- gree in one of the nation’s most prestigious and rigorous schools. He committed right away not only to attending USAFA, but also to performing five years of military ser- vice upon graduation from the Academy. Allan will report for the In Processing Day (I Day) on June 27 and will be sworn in the following morning. He will then begin Ba- sic Cadet Training (BCT) for six weeks. The academic year begins in early August at the United States Air Force Academy in Colo- rado Springs, Colorado.

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Thursday 2 will take place throughout the day on Andre Brook DoCuMEntary sCrEEning: God Grew Tired of Us, kees tickets, yoga classes, household items, cookie in individual heats, and each winner of that heat the award-winning documentary that explores baskets, and more. Questions: 631-2074. MovErs & shakErs: Program will be held on will participate in the fi nal race; prizes for all heats the indomitable spirit of three “lost boys” who Th ursdays from 9:15 to 10 a.m. at Riverstone will be given. Sponsored by Tarrytown’s Family Y fl ed their villages in the Sudan, will be screened at ForEignEr’s JournEy: Th e Premier Tribute to Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. It is de- and Rotary – from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please visit: 12:30 p.m. at the Shames JCC on the Hudson, Foreigner and Journey! will be held at 8 p.m.at signed for parents (or caretakers) and young chil- http://www.tarrytownrotary.org for more informa- 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. Admission: $5. Light the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631- dren that want to experience yoga and mindfulness tion. snacks provided. Info: www.shamesjcc.org. 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. together. Info: 332-YOGA or www.riverstoneyoga. com. annual gala: Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg will politiCal satirE: Th e Capitol Steps - We Put the Sunday 19 be honored for her 25 years of service at 7 p.m. at Mock in Democracy! will be held at 8 p.m. at the Drink & Draw: RiverArts, in association with Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631- story piratEs: Th e Story Pirates will present a Brieff Studios, will hold Drink & Draw from To purchase tickets or an advertisement, or to add 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. New Story Show and workshop at 1 p.m. at the 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 145 Palisade St., Studio 412A, your name to the list of well-wishers, please visit Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: https:// Dobbs Ferry. All levels are welcome. Admission is bit.ly/TBAGala. Info: http://tba-ny.org/. Saturday 11 www.bandsintown.com/e/100763203. $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Info: https:// kristina kuzMiC pErForManCE: riverarts.org/drink-draw. Cannoli, latkEs & guilt: Steve Solomon will MElt pErForManCE with Joy: Th e revolutionary perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, self-care method that boosts your competitive edge Th e Hope and Humor Tour will MiChEllE wolF: Comic will perform at 8 p.m. at 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tar- and reduces your risk of injury will be demon- be held at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631- rytownmusichall.org. strated from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Riverstone Yoga, Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tarry- 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. Info: 332-YOGA townmusichall.org. Sunday 5 or www.riverstoneyoga.com. Friday 3 Wednesday 22 pEt blEssing: A Pet Blessing and Pet Food MoviE MavEns: Shanghai Ghetto will be screened spring CraFts at lynDhurst: Th e program will Drive will be held at 11:15 a.m. at Temple Beth at 7 p.m., followed by a talk by guest speaker historiCal soCiEty annual MEEting: Th e His- be held May 3, 4 and 5. Show hours are Friday, 10 Abraham. 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Please bring Ellen Kracko at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham. torical Society of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow will a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday pet food or reusable bags to donate to the Hudson 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Free for members, $5 hold its Annual Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Warner 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: visit www.artrider. Valley Pet Food Pantry: www.hvpetfoodpantry. for guests to off set the cost of refreshments. Info: Library,121 N. Broadway in Tarrytown. In addi- com or call 845-331-7900. org. E-mail [email protected] for more http://tba-ny.org. tion to new trustees and election of offi cers, the information. speaker will be Mary Calvi, author of Dear George, l’EnChantEMEnt siMplE: Th e exhibit of the works libErty! EQuality!: Th e Westchester Symphonic Dear Mary, a historical novel based on the relation- of Jean Duquoc is being presented from May 3 bEatlEs tributE banD: Th e Fab Four-Th e Winds will perform the show at 8 p.m. at the Tar- ship of George Washington and Mary Philipse. through June 2 at the Canfi n Gallery, 39 Main St., Ultimate Tribute will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tar- rytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Info: (914) 631-8374 [email protected] Tarrytown. Info: 332-4554 or Canfi nGallery.com. rytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. http://www.thehistoricalsociety.net. Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. iMaginary: Th e U.S. premiere of the musical for Wednesday 15 holoCaust survivor spEaks: Helga Luden will all ages will be presented on Friday, May 3 at 7 Tuesday 7 share her story and answer questions from 7 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, israEli Folk DanCing: Program will be held on p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church & San Marcos, May 5, at 3 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Cat & nat: Cat & Nat: #MOMTRUTHS Live May 15, 22 and 29, from 7 to 10 p.m., at Temple 43 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. Info: 631-2074. Th eater, 85 Main St. Th e play is being presented will be held at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Info: by the Broadway Training Center of Westchester. 13 Main St. Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer http://tba-ny.org. Thursday 23 Tickets: 591-6602 or visit http://www.irvington- have been friends since they were teens, and now theater.com/broadway-training-center. have a video series #MOMTRUTHS. Info: 631- Friday 17 FilM sCrEEning anD Q&a with FilMMakErs: 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Th e World Before Your Feet, a story of discovery, rivErtown FilM: A series of April events are being gorDon lightFoot pErForManCE: Gordon humanity, and wonder. For over six years, and held by Rivertown Film. On May 3, Inspired! Wednesday 8 Lightfoot will bring his 80 Years Strong Tour to the for reasons he can’t explain, Matt Green, 37, has will be screened at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Center. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., at 8 p.m. been walking every block of every street in NYC, Rivertown Film, in partnership with the Rockland tEaChEr training inForMation sEssion: Th e a journey of over 8,000 miles. After the screening, Organized for Sustainability and a Safe Aquifer, program will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at Saturday 18 Green and director Jeremy Workman will discuss presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on May Riverstone Yoga, 2 Hudson View Way, Tarrytown. making the fi lm and why Green still has not fi n- 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Th eater in Suf- Info: 332-YOGA or www.riverstoneyoga.com. litFEst: An all-day event in Tarrytown and Sleepy ished his walk. 7:30 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall fern. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jonathan Demme’s Hollow: 100 authors participating at eight venues. Th eater, 85 Main Street, Irvington. $15. Tickets/ Cousin Bobby will be screened on May 29 at 8 p.m. Thursday 9 Shuttles available throughout the day. Books sign- info.: www.irvingtontheater.com. at the Nyack Center. Info: 353-2568 or www. ings at Warner Library, panels on stage at Patriot’s rivertownfi lm.org. guitar ConCErt: An Evening with Bruce Park, readings at sites on the hour. Follow Ichabod Saturday 25 Cockburn & Leo Kottke will be held at 8 p.m. at Crane’s wild ride for an author-fi lled day. Info: rasCals pErForM: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals will the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631- https://sleepyhollowlitfest.org. tash FiFth annivErsary: Fifth anniversary open- perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. ing of the Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Farmers Mar- 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tar- bluEgrass wEEkEnD: Do you want to hone your ket (TaSH) at Patriots Park. Old and new vendors, rytownmusichall.org. Friday 10 skills on your instrument? Want to get better at plus Bike Tarrytown’s Bike Swap and music present playing music with other people? RiverArts’ New ugust sagE ounty by ArtsLatinoNY. 8:30-2 p.m. Info: tashfarmers- a : o C : Commemorating its book Club: Th e club will meet at 10 a.m. at BlueGrass Weekend Intensive and Concert will be 20th anniversary year, the Axial Th eatre will market.org and fi nd the TaSH on Facebook and Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. held on May 18 from noon to 6 p.m and from 6 Instagram @thetashfm. transform its Pleasantville stage into August: Osage Members will discuss To the End of the Land by to 8 p.m. and on May 19 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at County. Th e new production of Tracy Letts’ Pulit- David Grossman. Th e suggested donation is $2 First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave., Hast- Sunday 26 zer and Tony award-winning Best Play runs May RSVP: 631-1770 or e-mailing [email protected]. ings. Info: https://riverarts.org/riverarts-bluegrass- 3-19. Info: 286-7680 or www.axialtheatre.org. camps-info. bEaChCoMbing at rivEr walk CEntEr: Join a Clothing ClosEt: Great bargains will be available Teatown educator at the RiverWalk Center in Saturday 4 at the event, which will be held on May 10, from 5 spring Fling: Event will be held from 4:30 to 7 Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow to fi nd to 7 p.m. and on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church & San Marcos, natural objects on the shore from 11 a.m. to noon. DuCk DErby/hEalthy kiDs Day: For 4 hours at Christ Episcopal Church & San Marcos, 43 S. 43 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. Th e Spruce St. Jazz Patriots Park will be fi lled with games, food, Free. Register: www.teatown.org or call 762-2912 Broadway, Tarrytown. Questions: 631-2074. Project is coming to fi ll the church with energy for Ext. 110. entertainment and health information. Duck races fun-fi lled bidding on auction items, including Yan-

Saturday, April 27 2019 STUDIO TOUR & Sunday, A weekend of open studios in the Rivertowns April 28 11am - 5pm

preview exhibitions March 31 - April 29 Hastings Municipal Building, Village Hall Gallery, 2nd Fl 7 Maple Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson

April 11 - April 28 Irvington Public Library, Martucci Gallery 12 S. Astor St, Irvington

April 14 - April 28 Warner Library 121 N. Broadway, Tarrytown

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24 Th e Hudson Independent May 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Thursday 30 graphic LIVE When Women Ruled the World: Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 as well as health screenings and support groups. Kara Cooney will be held at 8 p.m. at the Tar- p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita Visit www.phelpshospital.org. Sacred Kirtan Music: Krishna Das and friends rytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapoblanany. will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. com. Torah Study: Torah Study is held on Wednesdays Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or from 10 to 11 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Ongoing Irvington Running Meetup: Group meets mul- Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Classes are also conducted tiple times per week to keep fit, keep in touch and on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for a discussion of this Friday 31 Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays, Saturdays and have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. Visit week’s Torah reading during conservative services. Sundays at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call www.meetup.com/Irvington-running-Meetup/. Info: 631-1770. Women’s Circle: The program will be held at 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org/. 5:45 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Men’s Club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. Rivertown Runners: The Rivertown Runners Ave., Tarrytown. The program is open to Temple Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings group runs multiple times throughout the week. members and guests.Info: 631-1770 or tbawomen- 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt have varied speakers and are open to the pub- The weekend group runs on the Rockefeller State [email protected]. through the grounds to load precious cargo onto lic free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www. Park Preserve carriage trails. For more information their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor ShamesJCC.org. please visit www.rivertownrunners.org or follow Special Broadway Shabbat Service: Reform Kab- in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. on Facebook. All are welcome. balat Shabbat (Welcoming the Sabbath) services hudsonvalley.org. Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club with prayers set to the familiar melodies of the meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday of Mah Jongg: Play Mah Jongg in a friendly, non- Great White Way and special guest drummer, Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initiative: the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 631- competitive (no betting) gathering at Temple Nadav Snir-Zelniker at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., on Mondays at 1 Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Info: http:// Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into p.m. Free for Temple members and $2 per session Healthy Life Series: Phelps Memorial Hospital tba-ny.org. insulation and keep textile waste out of landfills. for guests. E-mail [email protected] or call the Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a Temple Office at 631-1770 for more information. Engaging Conversation Series: National Geo- wide range of programs on health-related subjects In Our Libraries Adult Events at the Irvington Public Library Events at the Warner Library parking lot by professional mechanics from Wednesday 30 Mickey’s Automotive at noon. Sign up at reference The following events will be held at the Irvington The following events have been scheduled for the or call 631-7734. Free Medical Services: On the last Wednesday of Public Library, 12 South Astor St. Info: Call 591- Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway in Tarrytown. the month, from noon to 1:30 p.m., the Warner 7840, e-mail [email protected] or visit www. For more information call 631-7734 or visit warner- Monday 13 Library and Doctors United will be providing irvingtonlibrary.org. library.org. the following complimentary services for library Writing The College Essay: Need some help members at no charge: blood pressure screening, Friday 3 Wednesday 1 writing your college essay? Freelance writer Tania computerized digital stress analysis and neck and Moore will help you brainstorm for ideas and back pain screening. There will also be a doctor May Art Exhibit: Irvington resident Gabriel Wednesday Afternoon Movies: Movies will be begin to outline your essay in the first session and available to discuss any health concerns you may Ceslov will exhibit at the Martucci Gallery from screened every Wednesday in May at 2 p.m. This give feedback on a draft of your essay at the second have. May 3 to 30, during normal library hours. His ex- month’s schedule is: May 1: On the Basis of Sex; session. The program will be held on May 13 and hibit of oils on canvas, entitled Design Emotion is May 8: The Hate U Give; May 15: Stan & Ollie; 20 at 7 p.m. comprised of abstracts and en plein air landscapes. May 22: Fighting with my Family and May 29: The Events at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library Opening reception for the artist: May 4, 2 - 4:45 Mule. Friday 17 p.m. All are invited. The following events have been scheduled for the Thursday 2 Tarrytown Basics Community Kick-Off: The Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main St. For more Thursday 16 TTSH Basics is a series of community partnerships information call 693-6614. Apartment Hunting: Learn the basics of apart- consisting of organizations and individuals coming Irvington Book Club: The group will meet at ment hunting from a local realtor at 7 p.m. Sign together to ensure that young children enter school Friday 3 7:30 p.m. to discuss Beartown by Fredrik Back- up at the information desk or call 631-7734. ready to learn and are on a similar academic level Star Wars Craft: From 4 to 5 p.m. make a Star man. Copies of the book will be available at the of their peers. Learn about the basics at our com- circulation desk. Author Visit: Wayne Coffey will discuss his book Wars lightsaber. The program is for children in They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: The ‘69 Mets, New munity kick-off event at 8 p.m. kindergarten and older. Info: 693-6614. Saturday 18 York City and the Most Astounding Season in Base- ball History in the Reading Room at 7 p.m. Saturday 18 Saturday 4 act or ate F F ? At 2 p.m., the League of Women it est Business Book Group: The group will meet at 7 L F : From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the first annual Comics Convention: The library’s first Ferry- Voters of Westchester will present a 90-minute Sleepy Hollow LitFest kicks off the 18-month long civics workshop. Join them to discuss the role of p.m. to discuss The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb. Con will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The free bicentennial celebration of Washington Irving’s The program is intended for all ages. With May 4 being media today’s political environment. Free. Reg- Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Several events are planned istration requested. Phone 591-7840 or register Saturday 4 both Free Comic Book Day & Star Wars Day, the including an author visit from Mira T. Lee, who program will bring you a full slate of comic book, online at irvingtonlibrary.evanced.info/ Cooking Demonstration: At 11 a.m. Rinku will read from her novel Everything Here is Beauti- super hero, and con-related activities includ- Bhattacharya, author of the cookbook Instant ful at 1 p.m. Thursday 23 ing vendors, publishers, artists, writers, cosplay, Indian: Classic Foods from Every Region Made Easy interviews, panels, classes, interactive features, film in the Instant Pot, will prepare food. Samples and Tech Help: Help to overcome problems with Monday 20 and more. book signing will be available. using your E-reader, mobile phone or tablet will The Indestructible Man: Captain Dixie was the be available from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Don’t forget to original “Indestructible Man.” A World War II Saturday 11 bring your fully-charged device. Registration is Wednesday 8 hero, he commanded the USS Ticonderoga and Martial Arts Movie: Mortal Kombat will be requested. Register online at

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Ryan Schmidt Leslie Ishoo Joe Albert Annette Stiloski Vicki Roberto Irvington Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Dobbs Ferry “Easter.” “New growth of everything, hear- “More sunlight and beautiful “Flowers, gardening, walking “I like that nature is coming ing the birds in the morning, and green buds on the trees.” more, and seeing the children alive again.” more daylight.” playing sports outdoors.” Letters

Undocumented Immigrants Should Be Licensed to Drive schools, medical appointments, places of I urge you to contact Majority Leader support the Driver’s License and Privacy Act. worship and the store to buy food, which are Stewart Cousins and Speaker Heastie, as well To the Editor, all daily necessities. as Governor Cuomo, to let them know you Rosemary Dowling No matter what your position on immi- All NYS drivers must drive as safely as pos- gration or undocumented immigrants, I sible. People from other countries with dif- Nightmare on Buckhout Street urge you to consider the reality that all New ferent rules of the road must know NYS laws Trustees suggest, if we are left with the same Yorkers would be safer if undocumented im- and feel confident behind the wheel. To the Editor: large parking lot for Astorbuck’s use (not for migrants were licensed to drive. The DMV offers three types of driver’s li- Regarding Irvington Board of Trustees Irvington residents). Hopefully, the Board There are nearly one million undocument- censes. Under the proposed Driver’s License Round-Up, the latest Astorbuck plan is of Trustees will heed the expertise and rec- ed immigrants who reside in New York State and Privacy Act, any NYS resident, regard- more “Nightmare on Buckhout Street” than ommendations of its own Planning Board (NYS). The Fiscal Policy Institute estimates less of immigration status, can apply for a Groundhog Day. The new plan in Astor- which voted down a parking lot at this loca- that 265,000 of the 752,000 unauthor- Standard License. buck’s 10-year quest to re-zone a residential tion 3 years ago, noting it will increase traf- ized immigrants over 16 years old in NYS The holder of a Standard License CAN, neighborhood to build a commercial park- fic, noise and pollution. Astorbuck’s own would apply for driver’s licenses if available. after passing the written and road tests, reg- ing lot, solely for its own use, dangles the paid consultants could not justify a lot, and Immigrants are willing to take a state-sanc- ister a car, purchase insurance and drive. A carrot of affordable housing. We welcome Irvington residents overwhelmingly oppose tioned driving course, driving test, road test Standard License holder CANNOT use the affordable housing, but this plan calls for 4 it. How much longer can the Village justify and get insurance but our law won’t allow license to vote, cross national borders, enter units of un-buildable, unworkable housing the amount of time and resources being ex- them. However, while waiting for valid li- federal buildings requiring ID or board an to be constructed and paid for by the Vil- hausted by this proposal? Why is there a dif- censes, people must drive to work, children’s airplane. lage, that is not feasible under Village Code ferent set of rules for a developer like Astor- due to easements, setbacks, slopes, and other buck? Irvington Trustees - please make this planning ordinances. Irvington residents are nightmare end so that we and our neighbors not fooled and see this plan for what it is, finally can live in peace. Editor Advertising Sales Director another attempt to re-zone and build a large RICK PEZZULLO SUZANNE STEPHANS commercial parking lot. It is far from “com- Cheryl and David Brandwein [email protected] (914) 255-1314 pelling” and “creative” as the Mayor and Irvington 914.631.6311 [email protected] Operations Manager Art Direction PAULA ROMANOW ETZEL WENDY TITTEL DESIGN SENIORS and Fridays. 914.631.6311 [email protected] Senior Benefits Information Center Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays. 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