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Tuckahoe Village trustee Greg Luisi, left, and Yorktown republican Matt Slater are two GOP Playland will open this summer under the same county operations. candidates across the county. By Dan Murphy Second, efforts by the new county admin- By Dan Murphy Playland, the historic-landmark amuse- istration to get out of what many believe is a The Grand Old Party in Westchester County ment park owned by the residents and taxpay- bad deal for the residents and taxpayers con- ain’t dead yet. That is the message republicans ers of Westchester, is once again back in the tinues, with the named operator of Playland are proclaiming as new candidates step up and news on two fronts. for next year at odds with the new administra- challenge democrats in the northern and southern First, several Rye residents seeking to tion. parts of the county. In the wake of the Blue Wave stop any redevelopment or expansion of Play- The New York State Court of Appeals, that swept Westchester in 2016 and 2017, sever- land were rejected by a state appeals court. Continued on Page 8 al new, fresh faces have stepped forward to talk about taxes, affordability, and present a different narrative to the progressive ideals proclaimed by many democrats in Westchester and New York State. Scarsdale Named Westchester’s In the Town of Yorktown, Longtime political operative Matthew Slater has declared his candi- Wealthiest Community dacy to become the next Yorktown town supervi- sor. Yorktown, which was a republican stronghold for decades, recently elected its first democratic supervisor in more than a generation, when Ilan Gilbert defeated Michael Grace in 2017. Slater is not new to government, having served as chief of staff for former State Sen. Ter- The grandson of former Gov. Malcolm rence Murphy, as well as having served as mid- Wilson, pictured, is running for New Rochelle mayor. Hudson regional director for the New York State Assembly Minority Conference. Slater served as High School, received his undergraduate degree chairman of the Yorktown GOP committee until from St. Anselm College, and earned his Master stepping down to run for supervisor. of Public Administration from Marist College. “People that have lived here all of their lives In New Rochelle, longtime democratic and people that just moved in say the same thing, Mayor Noam Bramson will face a challenge as he Yorktown is just too expensive,” he said. “De- seeks a fourth term this November. cades of poor planning and bureaucratic hurdles Peggy Godfrey writes: “There is no doubt have created a system where expenses continue to the local elections for New Rochelle this year outpace revenue and nothing is done to ease our promise to be exciting. At the Feb. 20, meeting This Scarsdale multi-million-dollar home is up for sale in the second-wealthiest community residential tax burden.” of the New Rochelle Republican City Committee, in the U.S. Slater has been endorsed by Murphy, his candidates for New Rochelle mayor and coun- By Dan Murphy in Atherton – ranked number one for the third former boss. “There are a lot of unsung heroes in cil districts were selected, starting with Brendon Bloomberg.com has named the Village of year in a row – was $450, 696. Scarsdale was public service and to have Matt step up from be- Conroy is their candidate to run for mayor. Scarsdale the wealthiest Westchester community number three last year and move up to number hind the scenes will be a huge win for the people “The current New Rochelle mayor, Demo- and the number-two ranked richest community two this year, with an average family income of of Yorktown,” said Murphy. cratic Mayor Noam Bramson, has already served in the USA. The town of Atherton, Calif., was $417,335. State Assemblyman Kevin Byrne also en- for three terms. Conroy is the son of former named the number-one ranked wealthiest com- Bronxville also stayed in Bloomberg’s top dorsed Slater, saying: “In Yorktown alone, he Councilwoman Cathy Conroy, and is also related munity, based on Bloomberg’s Richest Places 10, coming in at number nine this year, down one helped us alienate parkland to preserve a historic to Malcolm Wilson. In accepting his nomination, annual index. slot from number eight last year, with $340,448 cemetery, designate nearly two dozen local lakes Conroy said he was ‘excited to run’ and asked for Atherton has billionaires Sheryl Sandberg in average income. In addition, Larchmont including Mohegan Lake, Sparkle Lake and Ju- everyone’s help. Dennis Starr, in his seconding of Facebook and Eric Schmidt of Google as moved up nine spots from number 24 last year to nior Lake – as inland waterways for the purposes nomination speech, echoed the sentiments of the residents, while Scarsdale has promients and number 15 this year, with a $313,586 annual in- of waterfront revitalization and environmental re- district leaders who felt it was ‘time for a change.’ wealthy residents of Scarsdale include hedge come average; and Rye moved up six slots from mediation, as well as rename two of Yorktown’s “City Leader Rosemary McLaughlin encour- fund manager David Och of Och-Ziff Capital number 35 last year to number 29 this year, with state roads for fallen warriors of the community.” aged district leaders to walk with the candidates Management Group (estimated wealth of $3.2 an average income of $276,177. Slater, 33, and his wife, Kellie, have a selected. Some districts have already designated billion), David Siegel, co-founder and co-chair- The two reasons Scarsdale, Bronxville, 3-year-old son. He is a 2004 graduate of Yorktown Continued on Page 6 man of Two Sigma Investments ($6 billion), and Larchmont and Rye are all in the top 50 are Mark Bezos, brother of Amazon founder Jeff proximity to New York City and great schools, Bezos. Mark is a director of the Bezos Fam- according to Bloomberg… No surprise there. ily Foundation and the captain of the volunteer A nice house, fitting for a Wall Street hedge Scarsdale Fire Department ($500 million). fund guru or tech giant, starts at $1.5 million, Obama Says ‘Yonkers in The average yearly income for families with a property tax bill around $40,000. The House’ for MBK Summit Should Mug Shots Be Banned From the Public?

Former President Barrack Obama with Dennis Richmond Jr. at the MBK Summit. Kenneth Brody, right, and Christopher Alessandro are two Westchester residents recently convicted or accused of sexual crimes. By Dan Murphy around the country to help more young people In 2014, President Barack Obama reach their dreams, regardless of their race, By Dan Murphy invasion of personal privacy.” launched My Brother’s Keeper and issued a gender or socioeconomic status. Earlier this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo The argument for banning mug shots from powerful call to action to close opportunity “I have always believed that the single proposed banning the public disclosure of public view is that currently, a few websites gaps facing boys and young men of color. The most important task we have as a nation is to “mug shots” for those placed under arrest. Un- are improperly posting them and forcing the initiative sparked candid dialogue and action Continued on Page 8 der his budget plan, the release of a mug shot person in the mug shot to pay a ransom in or- or arrest photo would be deemed an “unwanted Continued on Page 8 PaGE 2 - SOUNdViEW RiSiNG - FRiday, MaRch 1, 2019 ‘Treasures of the Night Skies’ New Management Sought On View in Larchmont For Paramount Th eater

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Astrophotographer Scott Nammacher The City of Peekskill is seeking a new op- munity events may continue uninterrupted,” Deep Space and Northern Lights photog- the Hudson Valley area, and has given talks and erations team to operate the city-owned Para- added Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey. “Our top rapher Scott Nammacher, a Westchester-based presentations around the region on astrophotog- mount Theater, as the current theater manage- priority is to ensure the theater remain open and amateur astrophotographer, will be exhibiting raphy. ment is relocating out of state. The Common continues to thrive during the entire process.” his photos in the Oresman Gallery at the Larch- Nammacher recently photographed a show Council recently authorized a request for pro- “The city is deeply committed to the con- mont Public Library this month. “Treasures of of the aurora borealis (northern lights) from posals to ensure the continued success of this tinuing success of the Paramount Theater and the Night Skies” opens March 2 and extends to Churchill, Manitoba, just south of the Arctic vibrant theater. will seek the most qualifi ed management team March 28. Circle. The best of these will be shown fi rst, at The Paramount has been operated since to ensure the theater’s bright future,” said City An artist reception is scheduled March 2 this show. 2013 by Red House Entertainment, which ap- Manager Richard Leins. “While successor man- between 3 and 4 p.m., and is open to the public. His prints are created using a unique pro- proached the city to advise of its interest in agement is being identifi ed, system upgrades Nammacher’s photographs are taken from cess that involves printing on a coated piece of bringing in additional partners to assist in aug- and modernization in the theater will continue, his upstate observatory and two remotely op- thin aluminum, which enhances the color and menting programming and the theater’s commu- further assuring its viability moving forward. erated observatories (one in Australia and the vibrancy of the photos. Learn more at starmere. nity engagement. The city has already received interest in the the- other in New Mexico). He has been photograph- smugmug.com. “The last fi ve years have been amazing as ater and we look forward to a positive response ing nebulas and galaxies, along with cloud and Nammacher He will also give a talk on his we watched the Paramount grow in both the from the RFP.” gas regions, and more local solar system targets photographs March 3 at 3 p.m. at the library. quality of acts and audience attendance,” said A vibrant downtown venue, the Paramount since the early 2000s. He became more seri- Weather permitting, he will set up a solar tele- Kurt Heitmann, CEO of Red House Entertain- Theater is a popular destination for live music ously involved after he designed and built his scope for attendees to get views of the sun. ment. “It’s a beautiful theater, vital to Peekskill and performing arts. Originally built as a 1,500- own fully automated observatory near Catskill The Larchmont Library is located at 121 and the Hudson Valley. With the relocation of seat movie palace in 1930, the theater has been in late 2008. Larchmont Ave. For more information, call 914- some key players on our team, it’s time to attract designated a Westchester County landmark and He has shown earlier works at locations in 834-2281 or visit www.Larchmontlibrary.org. key partners to help continue the growth and is on the New York State and National Registers success of the theater. The resident non-profi t of Historic Places. Paramount Hudson Valley Arts will oversee the The Paramount Theater RFP will be widely amazing roster of shows and community events circulated to elicit maximum interest in the op- ® that we have in place and are committed to a eration of the historic venue. It will be available seamless transition as new partnerships are ex- on the city’s website and through the city’s Plan- plored. We encourage everyone to continue to ning Offi ce. Responses will be due 45 days after support this amazing theater.” issuance. “We are grateful to Red House Entertain- The City of Peekskill offi ces are located at ment for its commitment to the theater, and an- 840 Main St. For more information, call 914- ticipate a smooth transition so shows and com- 737-3400 or visit www.cityofpeekskill.com. 2020 Census jobs provide: great pay, flexible hours, weekly pay and even paid training. Apply today! For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020 The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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By eric W. Schoen of your house or apart- The so-called lead- ment to the corner to ob- ers in New York State tain. The places where who drove a nail into people go to buy lottery Amazon’s coffi n should tickets hoping to turn a truly be ashamed of dollar into a dream. themselves. It’s hard to The street vendors, believe that rationale selling everything from people in 2019 could not Halal to Kosher food as sit down and fi gure out a well as hot dogs and hot way to bring 25,000 jobs pretzels? How about the and $27 billion in eco- man who hawks umbrel- nomic development not las on rainy days, hats, only to a cash strapped gloves and ear muffs New York City but to a when it’s cold outside, likewise cash strapped and t-shirts that say ‘I New York State. LOVE NEW YORK’ or But don’t kid your- ‘I LOVE LIC’ on other self for a minute. The days. ones who are going to Small businesses suffer with the loss of that supply things like Amazon are not just our Eric Schoen mats you walk on when friends, neighbors and you enter a building to the folks who would have had $175,000 a year dry your feet so that your wet shoes don’t leave jobs. It’s the little guys who work long hours try- marks throughout the building. Uniforms for the ing to make a buck to put food on the table for behind the scenes people like custodians, main- By Dan Murphy Court of Appeals upheld massive Pataki-era their families. They are the victims! tenance, engineers and the man who greets you In today’s hyper-partisan political cli- economic development subsidies benefi ting, Let’s get some things Amazon opponents when you walk in the building. The pen and pa- mate, it is uncommon for progressive and among others, two of the world’s leading com- have been falsely saying out of the way. They say per vendors. conservative New Yorkers and Americans to puter corporations. that there is so much that New York can do with Dry cleaners. The people who clean the suits agree on any issue. But the recent efforts of “Salazar’s measure would, among other the $3 billion of subsidies Amazon would have of those making $175,000 a year and those mak- progressive democrats in New York City, to things, knock out a portion of Gov. Andrew received over 15 years. Subsidies with goals at- ing much less requiring dry cleaning and laundry rally and protest against Amazon’s plans to Cuomo’s pending deal to lure Amazon to tached to them that if the company did not meet, services. They will lose out with no Amazon! build a headquarters in Queens after receiv- Long Island City in Queens. While the bulk they would not receive. Do people who work for Amazon wear ing a $3.2 billion incentive package, are also of the Amazon package involves state and city It’s not like there is $3 billion dollars sitting shoes? That’s a dumb question Eric! The shoe supported by conservatives in New York, who tax breaks that are ‘as of right’ – i.e., not com- in some pot waiting to be spent. These are subsi- stores where they would have picked up the lat- also don’t believe in corporate giveaways and pany specifi c but available to any private fi rm dies the company would have received to bring est Rockports, Allen Edmonds or New Balance the selective gifts to some corporations of tax- committing to a similar investment – it also $27 billion of economic opportunity to New York sneakers for themselves and their kids. Cloth- payer dollars that politicians hand out. includes a $500 million state capital grant that City and New York State. If anyone, whether they ing stores for when a man needs new socks or EJ McMahon, one of the great conserva- would qualify as ‘company-specifi c.’ be a Congressperson or a State Representative or a woman needs hosiery in a hurry because of a tive minds in New York State, from the Em- “There are two shortcomings in Salazar’s City Offi cial tells you there is $3 billion out there sudden hole in their garments. pire Center, recently wrote the following piece bill, co-sponsored by Assemblyman Ronald to be spent fi xing potholes, to bring more teach- Women of all ages and income levels love that highlights the meeting of the minds from Kim, D-Queens. First, it doesn’t explicitly ban ers into our schools or lower your taxes, they are to get their nails done or their hair coiffed. Men different sides of the aisle. Titled “Sen. Sala- company-specifi c or company-tailored fi nanc- fl at out lying to you. need a shoe shine and haircuts to get rid of the zar’s good idea,” McMahon writes: ing (i.e., loans not available to fi rms on as-of- Amazon has a strong non-union culture. gray hairs and look sharp. Both men and women “State Sen. Julia Salazar, a democratic so- right basis), as well as tax breaks and grants. New Yorkers aren’t happy about that. But if there need shoemakers or cobblers to fi x their shoes or cialist from Brooklyn, is backing an idea that “A second fl aw is the requirement for a were any two people who could have attempted to purchase new shoe laces when one snaps when could appeal to limited-government conserva- multi-state effort, overseen by a ‘board of to broker a deal between New York’s strong, nec- you are tying it too tight. tives across New York. compact administrators’ appointed by gover- essary unions and Amazon, Governor Andrew Grocery stores and companies like Amazon “The 28-year-old fi rst-term legislator has nors, which would make the subsidy ban ef- Cuomo and New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio were Fresh, Peapod or Fresh Direct who deliver gro- introduced legislation (S.3061) establishing a fective once two or more states pass substan- the ones. Both of these gentleman were elected to ceries to folks working 12 hour days. How about multi-state compact that would bar member tially similar legislation joining the compact. offi ce with strong Union support. And they were the men and women who drive the trucks deliver- states from offering any ‘company-specifi c The bill actually devotes more language to the the key players that brought Amazon to New ing for these companies. subsidy,’ further defi ned as … including any workings of this board, an incipient new regu- York in a competition that involved 238 commu- The cafes, STARBUCKS, Whole Foods change in the general tax rate or valuation of- latory bureaucracy, than it does to its simple nities hungry to bring Amazon home. (starting pay for the young kids you see at the fered or presented by the state to a specifi c prohibition on subsidies. Yes, 238 communities across these United one in Yonkers is $15 an hour), those only in New company that is not available to other similar- “The multistate feature seems designed States wanted to bring Amazon to their cities, York metal vending kiosks with bagels, donuts ly situated companies and company-specifi c to address the likely complaint that, by aban- villages and towns. And do you think that the and Danish piled high to be served with brisk hot grants including any disbursement of funds, doning company-specifi c subsidies, New York proposals from these 238 communities didn’t in- coffee. property, cash or deferred tax liability offered couldn’t compete for corporate investments. clude subsidies and incentives. It’s the way we do The entertainment venues like movie the- by the state to a specifi c company. The term But why compete at all in what Salazar’s bill business in our country in 2019. If someone says aters, concert halls and live theater stages where ‘company-specifi c subsidy’ shall not include memo describes as a subsidy-waving ‘race to that is not the case, again they are lying to you. workers can go and relax. The gyms allowing workforce development grants that provide the bottom?’ She could improve her bill by I would love to know if Amazon dangled everyone along the pay scale to keep their body funds for the purpose of training employees. scrapping the ‘compact’ clauses and simply large political contributions to our elected offi - in shape. And stores selling yoga mats, books, “The sponsor’s memorandum for the ‘End banning company-subsidies by the State of cials if they would have made this project work. newspapers, magazines and everything else. of Corporate Welfare Act of 2019’ breathlessly New York, period. In the process, she’d be go- How often do we hear of politicians spending I could go on for days. All these little guys promises that banning company-specifi c sub- ing beyond the ‘database of deals’ and other half their day raising money for their campaigns will suffer. And to make things worse, Mayor De- sidies ‘will eliminate secretive, opaque nego- well-meaning but ultimately insuffi cient trans- while the rest of the day legislating? To their Blasio calls out Amazon for being chicken in the tiations between government offi cials and cor- parency reforms proposed by most critics of credit New York State politicians approved ma- New York Culture? He really wants to be Presi- porate executives, which have time and again state economic development programs. jor reforms to campaign fi nancing earlier this dent? transferred billions to corporations with little “Salazar is by no means a born-again year. So the ones that get hurt in this equation are to show in return.’ conservative – or, for that matter, even a mod- So let’s see who is going to suffer with no all those who would have supported Amazon and “Hype aside, Salazar’s bill language erate. Her campaign platform was a standard Amazon in Long Island City. First off is the con- the people who work there. I agree with Gover- echoes one of the oldest provisions of the New hard-left wish list of policy goals and slogans struction industry. 1000’s of jobs building and nor Andrew Cuomo. The people like Congress- York State Constitution – Article VII, Section that would go a long way toward destroying improving the infrastructure. And the apprentice woman Ocasio and Senator Gianaris who worked 8.1, which bars the gift or loan of state mon- what’s left of New York’s economic competi- jobs where the unemployed with limited skills to kill a deal that over 75% of New Yorkers sup- ey to ‘any private corporation or association tiveness, including higher taxes on the rich, could have come to learn a trade or skill allowing ported are the job killers here. They are taking the or private undertaking.’ As explained here, tax-funded single-payer health care, more them to move ahead in life. All down the prover- food out of the mouths of those who need it. You the gifts-and-loans provision was adopted in rent control, more bargaining leverage for bial toilet. want to work for the little guy. Get on your hands 1846, a few years after a wave of bankruptcies government unions, and a cap on new charter The retail shops in Long Island City (LIC) and knees and beg Amazon to come back. among New York railroads whose over-expan- schools, among other things. Still, you’ve got where Amazon workers from engineers to secre- Hey, I know a city north of the Bronx where sion had been fi nanced by state debt. Over the to hand it to her: the freshman legislator has taries and maintenance workers would have spent the Show ‘Hello Dolly’ is based, also home to years, however, the provision increasingly was brought a genuinely fresh approach to an is- their dollars on everything from clothes to shoes Stew Leonard’s, Ridge Hill, and Cross County bypassed by the spread of public authorities sue area that badly needs it.” (End of McMa- to meatball sandwiches. (By the way, don’t or- Shopping Center that would love to host Ama- and economic development corporations. hon piece.) der a meatball ‘wedge’ in LIC. I tried ordering zon. Imagine Amazon revitalizing Getty Square! “Article VII, Section 8.1 all but offi - Strange bedfellows indeed, but it shows a wedge in Brooklyn years ago and they didn’t And friends, I’m not fi nished! Don’t change cially became a dead letter in 2011, when the that sometimes we can all agree. know what I was talking about. Guess it’s a Yon- that channel! kers term!) Reach Eric Schoen at thistooisyonkers@aol. The bodega owners. Folks who spend 12, com. Follow him on Twitter @ericyonkers. 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Continuing its commitment to present Thomas and his accuser and employee Anita Seaman Wilman Tigresmba high-minded stage drama with a contempo- Hill. rary voice that captures the tenor of our times, Sizzling with suspense, the play famous- Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Wilman Ti- ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Harpers Fer- newly-minted theater company GoJo Clan ly keeps audiences on the edge of their seats gresmba from Portchester prepares to cast off ry is underway conducting routine operations as Productions brings David Mamet’s “Oleanna” – and puts couples at odds – as they struggle line to Landing Craft, Utility 1630, assigned a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group to the Hudson Valley for a limited engage- to decide who to side with. The play contains to Assault Craft Unit 1 in the well deck of the in the eastern Pacifi c Ocean. ment. The production is made possible by a mature content and is appropriate for ages 13 Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing grant through ArtsWestchester. and older. There will be six performances, March 8 Writing about the original off-Broadway to 17, at Westchester Collaborative Theater, production of the play, legendary critic Roger 23 Water St., Ossining. In “Oleanna,” a seem- Ebert called “Oleanna” “one of the most stim- ingly innocent exchange between a college ulating experiences I’ve had in a theater.” It is Westchester Children’s Book professor and student turns into a fi endishly directed Robin Anne Joseph and features local accurate X-ray of the mechanisms of power, actors Julia Boyes as Carol, the student, and Author Tours Schools censorship and abuse. Duane Rutter as John, the professor. The professor’s chances at tenure are Friday and Saturday performances are at Westchester author and art, design and crafts,” he suddenly jeopardized by the female student’s 8 p.m. March 8, 9, 15 and 16; Sunday per- illustrator Nick Vianna is said. allegations against him of sexual exploitation. formances are at 3 p.m. March 10 and 17. back with his second chil- Vianna is a graduate of Mamet’s bare-knuckles exploration of the Tickets are $25 for general admission, or $20 dren’s book, “The Pie Shaper Fordham Law School and “he said, she said” ambiguity – who should for students age 18 and younger, and seniors Caper,” which is a light- said he is excited about the the audience believe? – was inspired by the age 65 and older. Tickets can be purchased at hearted story about the prom- response so far to “The Pie historic congressional hearings in the 1990s GoJoClanOleanna.BrownPaperTickets.com, ises and perils of automation Shaper Caper.” involving Supreme Court nominee Clarence or through GoJoClanProductions.com/shows. featuring Boris the baker, his “I’ve learned how in- factory helpers, the Wolly- quisitive and curious children bobs, and one pretty wacky truly are,” he said. “When I pie shaper machine. do my live read presentations As part of his book tour, there is never a shortage of Discuss Plastics With Vianna is visiting local West- questions. They want to know chester elementary schools everything. For example, and presenting a free live What inspired me? Where did Westchester Chemical Society read and art display for chil- the idea come from? Is that Science Cafés are designed for informed chemistry at Seton Hall University in South Or- dren ages 4 to 8. Vianna, who me in the story? How long interaction with members of the public on sci- ange, N.J., and his Ph.D. in polymer science and lives in New Rochelle with did it take to create the book? his three children, has visited The children’s book is available at What did I use to draw and entifi c matters of current concern in society. The engineering at the University of Massachusetts- Amazon. essence of a Science Café is informality, with Amherst. He was awarded a Post-Doctoral Re- public and private schools all color the illustrations. Am I groups seated around tables with food and drink searcher Fellowship at the Max Planck Institute over Westchester, including F. Lee Jackson, Our going to make another one?” to encourage conversation. for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany. Cur- Lady of Sorrrows, Trinity Elementary School, Vianna says to aspiring authors: “Don’t wait; The focus in March will be “Plastics: The rently, he is an assistant professor of inorganic Thorton Donovan and Holy Family Elementary if you want to be a writer and artist, just start do- Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” with speaker and and polymer chemistry at Pace University. School. ing it. Don’t be afraid to get out there , to fail, to discussion leader Dr. Joseph Krumpfer from the March’s Science café will be held Thurs- “I really love to engage the kids with ques- learn and grow. Stay true to your own voice and Department of Chemistry at Pace University in day, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Stone Manor tions during the live read, and then demonstrate vision and fi nd your own path. Let your passion Pleasantville. Restaurant, 101 Saw Mill River Road, Haw- how creating a picture book uses some of the and inspiration be the guide.” Krumpfer will introduce the effects of the thorne. The cost for the program is $5, or $3 for skills they are learning in school now – like spell- “The Pie Shaper Caper” is available on Ama- environmental impacts of polymers, both posi- students. Refreshments will be served and din- ing, sentence structure, visual communication, zon. tive and negative, along with recent advances in ner is optional. mediating polymer waste problems. He will also For more information, contact Peter Cor- give a brief outlook into how these materials can fi eld at pcorfi [email protected] or 914-762- solve many of the most pressing problems fac- 4468. RSVP to Corfi eld by email, or text to ing society. 914-980-9128 or 914-218-7607 if you plan on Women’s History Conference Krumpfer received his bachelor’s degree in attending; drop-ins welcome. At SLC Th is Weekend Sarah Lawrence College, home to the na- tion’s fi rst graduate program in women’s history, Special Tours at John Jay will host its 21st annual Women’s History Confer- ence on March 1 and 2, featuring speakers who will discuss gender-based violence in the U.S. and Homestead Highlight Women across the globe. In the age of social movements like #MeToo In honor of Women’s History Month, John The 2 p.m. tour is always a thematic tour. and #SayHerName, the use of violence to oppress Jay Homestead State Historic Site will offer Other themes that will be explored this year are women has been spotlighted from the arrest of special thematic tours that highlight the women “John Jay and Thomas Jefferson,” “Homes of the Harvey Weinstein to the conviction of Bill Cosby, of the Jay family in which eight generations of Founding Fathers” and “The American Revolu- and accusations of sexual assault against Brett strong, resourceful women who lived from the tion.” In addition, special collections tours are Kavanaugh during Supreme Court nomination 17th through the 21st centuries are discussed. held Sundays from May to October. hearings. Their stories shed light on the roles of women in The New York State Offi ce of Parks, Rec- This year’s conference, Intersectional Activ- upper-class homes during this time, and the parts reation and Historic Preservation oversees more ism in the Age of Gender Based Violence and Au- they played in American history. than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, thoritarian Oppression, will look at the confl uence “Women of the Jay Family” is offered at 2 golf courses, boat launches and more, which are of these acts of violence and their ties to oppres- p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through- visited by 71 million people annually. A recent sion not only in the U.S., but across the globe. out the month of March. Admission is $10 for study found that New York State Parks generates The conference will kick off Friday night, adults, $7 for seniors and students, and free for $5 billion in park and visitor spending, which March 1, with keynote speaker Karen Cheeks- Karen CheeksLomax children younger than 12 and members of Friends supports nearly 54,000 jobs. For more informa- Lomax, CEO of My Sister’s Place, which pro- cussions Saturday, March 2, including: “#MeToo/ of John Jay Homestead. Advance ticket purchase tion on any of these recreation areas, call 518- vides services to women caught up in the web TIME’s UP Movement, Accountability, Lead- is highly recommended. For more information 474-0456 or visit www.parks.ny.gov, or visit of domestic violence and advocates for an end to ership and Space;” “The Impact of Sexual and and tickets, visit www.johnjayhomestead.org. Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. domestic violence and human traffi cking through Gender-Based Violence on the Incarceration comprehensive services and education. of African American Women;” “Law and the In addition, the conference’s open will in- State;” “Menstrual Equity Activism: The Ground clude remarks by Mary Dillard, director of the on Which We All Stand;” “Consent Culture;” college’s graduate program in women’s history, “Violence Against Women of Color;” “Family Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES and presentation of the Gerda Lerner Award, an Dynamics;” “Authoritarian Oppression;” “Vio- endowed fund that provides fi nancial aid to grad- lence Against Women, A Global Perspective;” uate students in Women’s History. The fund is “#MeToo;” “Art, Pop Culture and Activism;” and named for Gerda Lerner, who in 1972 established “Immigration.” the SLC Master of Arts Program in Women’s His- The conference is free of charge, and lunch is Help at Home tory, the country’s fi rst graduate degree program available for $10 at door. Shuttle service is avail- in women’s history. able from the train station upon request. For more The conference will also feature panel dis- information, visit www.sarahlawrence.edu.

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He dition to his love of parks will serve a three-year term makes him a great addition starting this spring. to the board,” said Joe Stout, Kamarck has had a ca- executive director of West- reer spanning more than 40 chester Parks Foundation. years in the legal, financial, “We look forward to work- and government sectors. ing together with him as He recently retired as co- we continue to promote our founder/partner of Elanus county’s park system and en- Capital Management, LLC, sure that it remains vibrant, a specialized alternative as- green, and integral for resi- set management firm. He Martin “Tino” Kamarck dents to enjoy year-round.” continues to serve as an Since moving to West- County Executive George Latimer helps kick off improvements to the North County Trailway. independent director and chair of the board’s chester County in 2016, Kamarck has been Compensation Committee of Granite Point increasingly involved as a volunteer with Standing beside a North County Trailhead really proud of it, it’s beautiful, and we use it all Mortgage Trust, Inc., a commercial mortgage Westchester Parks Foundation along with the on the North County Trailway in Mount Pleas- the time. Every level rider in our club has been REIT. Westchester Land Trust, and previously with ant, Westchester County Executive George Lat- on the trail. We really appreciate that it’s going An environmentalist and park advocate, the Prospect Park and Central Park Conservan- imer announced a capital project to improve the to be repaired so we can use it safely.” Kamarck has served as a trustee of the Brewster cies. He currently resides in Scarsdale. 22.1-mile North County Trailway. The construc- The North County Trailway was built along Conservation Trust since 2009 and was a board For more information, visit thewpf.org. tion on Westchester County’s popular, multi-use the Putnam Division railbed of the former New trailway that runs from Eastview near the Green- York Central Railroad, known colloquially in its burgh-Mount Pleasant border north to Putnam day as the “Old Put.” The line provided freight County, is underway thanks to the County Board and passenger service between the Bronx and of Legislators’ approval of an $8.7 million bond. Putnam County from 1881 to 1958. Hoff-Barthelson School “I am pleased we will be able to make long- The North County Trailway project in- awaited improvements to this tremendously cludes: complete rehabilitation of the trail’s popular trail,” said Latimer. :This will be the surface, including full-depth asphalt where Salutes Women Composers first major construction project on the trail since required, and top layer in other areas to be de- it was first built in the 1980s. It will be a win for termined by existing conditions; root removal The 2018-19 Hoff-Barthelson Music School all of us who enjoy the trail when it is finally and associated pruning of trees along the route; Faculty Concert Series concludes Friday, March restored to like-new condition.” rebuilding and reshaping swales to route water 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 25 School Lane, Scarsdale, with Commissioner of the Westchester County away from the trail’s surface; cleaning or replac- “Women Composers Over the Centuries” in rec- Parks Department Kathy O’Connor added: ing culverts to improve drainage; and safety en- ognition of Women’s History Month. “This Trailway provides a great place to walk, hancements including the replacement of nearly Women’s History Month began with a presi- jog and bicycle nearly year-round. It is a great all of the fencing along the trail. dential proclamation in 1980 that created an an- asset to our county parks system. I look forward The North County Trailway traverses the nual declared month to highlight the contributions to its restoration.” towns of Mount Pleasant, New Castle, Yor- of women to events in American history and con- Westchester County Legislator Margaret ktown and Somers. It connects to the South temporary society. As March is annual Women’s Cunzio said she is excited to see the evolution of County Trailway, which runs to Westchester’s History Month, the March faculty concert honors the North County Trailway. “This path is one of border with the Bronx. and recognizes women in the arts with a program the gems of the Westchester County Parks sys- The bond also includes $300,000 for design dedicated to under-represented contemporary tem, and enables residents and visitors to experi- of planned improvements to the South County women composers, along with a bow to Clara ence the outdoors and stay active,” she said. Trailway, which connects to the North County Schumann (1819-1896), who may have been the President of the Westchester Cycle Club Trailway at Eastview and continues south to the least-acknowledged significant composer of her Christine Schopen added: “This trail is a great Bronx border. The project is expected to take ap- time. resource for the Westchester Cycle Club. We are proximately 14 months to complete. Works to be performed include Amy Beach’s “Piano Trio in a minor, Opus 150;” Madeleine Dring’s “Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano;” West- chester composer Pamela Sklar’s “Februarium for Alto Flute, Clarinet and Piano” (2018); Martha Birding, Volunteering & Sullivan’s “Settings of poems by Emily Dickin- Laura Green son;” Clara Schumann’s “3 Romances for Vio- lin and Piano, Opus 22;” Germaine Tailleferre’s Uchino. More at County Parks “Sonata for Clarinet Solo” (1957); and works by Joining the faculty are guest artists Jennina Carole King, Bev Hahn, Abbey Lincoln and Jen- Mammino, a jazz vocalist, and Gary Norden on There are many events scheduled this day. Bring work gloves; hand tools will be pro- nina Mammino. piano. weekend at Westchester County parks and na- vided. 914-835-4466. Faculty performers are violinists Lani King Admission to the concert is $20, or $15 for ture centers. On Sunday, March 3 at Hilltop Hanover Chang and Eriko Sato, Elizabeth Condon on seniors age 60 and older, and free for students. On Saturday, March 2, Croton Point Park Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights, oboe, Dorothy Duncan on clarinet, Donna Elaine They can be ordered by calling 914-723-1169 or in Croton-on-Hudson will host “Hudson River there will be a “Spin’n’ Knit” program from 11 on flute, soprano Laura Green, Maxine Neuman e-mailing [email protected] and, are available for Eagles and Chili.” From 9 to 11 a.m., enjoy an a.m. to 1 p.m. Spinners and knitters from begin- on cello, Rolf Sturm on jazz guitar, and pianists purchase at the door. The program and performers eagle watch led by members of Saw Mill River ning to experienced are invited to gather in an Gerald Robbins, Eleonora Rotshteyn and Tomoko are subject to change. Audubon, starting at the Croton Harmon Station informal atmosphere and be part of a monthly boat ramp and continuing along Hudson River spinning and knitting group. No fee or registra- viewpoints. Bring binoculars; all levels are wel- tion is required for first-time attendees; there is come. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., warm up a $5 charge for each subsequent class. 914-962- with fellow eagle watchers and nature lovers. 2368. Bring chili, bread, beverage or dessert, if you Also Sunday, the Trailside Nature Museum Kitchen & Bath Insider; can. For more information, call 914-862-5297 at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation at Routes 35 or visit sawmillriveraudubon.org. and 121 South in Cross River will present “Ma- Also Saturday, the Read Wildlife Sanctu- ple Sugaring: Past to Present” at 1 p.m. North Your Future… In the Stars ary at Playland Park in Rye will host a volun- America’s history comes alive during a demon- teer corps work day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help stration of the origins of this amazing product. By Paul Bookbinder 10 or 20 new gmail ac- with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach 914-864-7322. Throughout history counts at no cost and post clean-up and more. Weather permitting. 914- Cranberry Lake Preserve on Old Orchard there have been a group to their heart’s content. 967-8720. Street in north White Plains will host “The of people who believe that Who would do such a From 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lasdon Park, Happy Walk” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. En- the stars and planets could thing? Perhaps a devious, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial on Route joy a short hike around the preserve to enjoy the predict their future (al- corrupt vendor who has 35 in Somers, enjoy “Treasures of Westchester beauty of the winter landscape. 914-428-1005. though with Pluto gone, many low-star reviews County Parks.” Hear stories about the parks, From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the Marsh- I would question their and needs to boost up which was once considered as a site for the Unit- lands Conservancy in Rye will present “Win- accuracy). However, the their reputation? ed Nations and which one housed the largest zoo ter Adventure Series: Flint Knapping Make ‘n’ stars that I’m referring to And let’s not forget in the country – and where pirate treasure is bur- Take.” Learn how to make your own projectile are not in the sky, even on the good old Better Busi- ied, according to local legend. Registration re- point. Children younger than 12 must be accom- a “Starry Night.” These ness Bureau. I always quired at LasdonPark.org. 914-864-7268. panied by a parent. 914-835-4466. are the stars presented thought they were above The Marshlands Conservancy on Boston For more information about Westchester to you on your internet reproach, until I received Post Road in Rye will host a volunteer work County parks and nature centers, visit parks. search engines when a phone call and was project to clear the forest from 1 to 3 p.m. Satur- westchestergov.com. you’re seeking feedback told that they have only on stores, designers, con- heard good things about tractors, or just about any- Paul Bookbinder my company and have thing or anybody. decided to invite me to These new stars – albeit smaller – are al- become part of their auspicious community. I most as important as the older ones that you see was so moved, as I had always held them in up above on a clear summer’s night. But unlike high regard, that I said I’d be proud to be part the astronomical bodies, the internet stars must of such an organization. Until I was informed be interpreted for their accuracy, because they that I had to pay them $600 a year, and in return are subject to manipulation by unscrupulous they would indicate I met their “accreditation star gazers. standards.” I’ve found that houzz, Google, Yelp and I said, “No, thanks.” Angie’s List seem to have the most reliable So like everything else in this world, it’s feedback. In many cases their posted com- best to use your common sense when evaluat- ments have been carefully checked for accu- ing the stars. Just as Nick Copernicus did when racy by their review department, prior to pub- he mapped out the stars above, you need to lishing the remarks. Most of these sites confirm evaluate the sources of your information when that the submissions actually relate to real proj- checking out the stars below. If your future has ects at the appropriate location, and that the IP you “Swinging on a Star” and making your address of the submitter (your location in the choice by internet feedback, remember – the clouds) is accurate and authentic, as well. Yelp more legitimate the stars, the merrier. has recently made it more difficult to post false Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., is president reviews, and its latest policy discourages com- of DreamWork Kitchens, Inc., in Mamaroneck. panies from requesting reviews from their cli- A master of design (Pratt Institute), and EPA- entele. certified remodeler, he serves on the Advisory Google reviews can be very helpful, but Panel of Remodeling Magazine. A member of must be evaluated carefully. Anyone who the National Kitchen & Bath Association, he is creates a gmail account can post a review on also a contributor to eZine and Do It Yourself Google. Although I’m sure that most of the magazine. 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The preparer must also pro- former New York republican Gov. Malcolm Wil- This November, Westchester voters will also * File promptly. Filing your tax return as vide you with a copy of your return. son, and as Godfrey writes above, his mother and elect all 17 seats on the County Board of Legisla- soon as possible can reduce the likelihood that * Carefully review your return. You’re re- Gov. Wilson’s daughter was a New Rochelle city tors. Democrats now hold a 13-4 advantage. Re- an identity thief will be able to claim a fraudu- sponsible for the return’s accuracy. If you hire a councilwoman until she was defeated by a young publican Chairman Doug Colety said at a recent lent tax refund using your stolen information. paid preparer, never sign a blank return. democratic seeking his first elected office. county GOP dinner that republicans will field His name was Noam Bramson, who defeated candidates in most every one of the 17 races. Conroy and, in effect, ended the Wilson family One name that is rumored to return is former dynasty in Westchester and New York State. Now County Legislator Sheila Marcotte, who was able the grandson of Gov. Wilson is seeking to settle to win her county legislative seat in the 10th dis- the political score with Mayor Bramson, and trict, which includes Eastchester, Tuckahoe and score what can only be described as a major po- parts of New Rochelle, two / three times before litical upset if he wins back the mayor’s office for losing to democrat County legislator Damon Ma- republicans in New Rochelle. her in 2017 during the blue wave. Four years ago, Bramson did not have a re- Marcotte remains one of the republicans’ top publican opponent, but independent candidate candidates in the Eastchester area, which remains James O’Toole got 41 percent of the vote, which one of the remaining republican parts of West- surprised many in the city that a non-republican chester. The Village of Tuckahoe, located in the could receive that many votes. Others believed Town of Eastchester, may tell us early if republi- that O’Toole’s vote total was the high-water mark cans can push back on the blue wave. for any democratic opponent, and Bramson – like Tuckahoe voters will go to the polls March any long-serving mayor – had his number of de- 19 to elect a mayor and two village trustees, and tractors. with the retirement of republican Mayor Steve In Yonkers, republican Mario De Giorgio Ecklond, democrats see an opportunity to take was nominated by Yonkers Republicans at their over Village Hall, which has had a republican convention held last weekend. De Giorgio, a mayor for many decades. former democrat who ran for City Council as a Republican Tuckahoe Trustee Greg Luisi is democrat eight years ago, is a local businessman running for mayor, and Gina Lee and Umberto who is active in the Italian-American community Baldassarra are running for trustee seats. Luisi in the city and county. has served for eight years as trustee and is a strong Some noted that Yonkers republicans had candidate for mayor and for republicans to hold several candidates to choose from for mayor, the majority on the Village Board. which was a pleasant surprise for many who did Tuckahoe democrats have nominated former not want republicans to leave the line for Yonkers Mayor John Fitzpatrick to run for mayor. Fitz- mayor empty and for those who wanted Mayor patrick, a well-known name and one of very few Mike Spano to face an opponent and not an empty democratic mayors elected in the village, is joined chair during the debate this fall. by democratic trustee candidates Renee Howell Some moderate democrats in the county re- and Harmeet Goindi. FRiday, MaRch 1, 2019 - WESTchESTER’S MOST iNFLUENTiaL NEWSPaPERS - PaGE 7 ‘Wrap For a Cause’ ‘American Pickers’ to Drives Diabetes Awareness Film in New York!

From left: E.J. Ferraro, assistant athletic director of campus recreation at Iona College; Laura Saggese, founder of Wrap for a Cause; and Carolyn Murphy, vice president and marketing The “American Pickers,” Mike Wolfe, right, and Frank Fritz are looking for some Westchester offi cer at Country Bank NY; join Iona College students. treasures.

Diabetes is a serious disease affecting mil- teers,” he said. By Dan Murphy cycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, lions of Americans, and Wrap for a Cause, a Saggese explained that the use of distinc- I love the hit television show “American the pickers want to meet characters with re- nonprofi t mobile marketing program, has been tive hashtags allows people to instantly in- Pickers” on the History Channel. It is a chance markable and exceptional items. The pair hopes helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund crease awareness when they share photos of for me to step away from the cable news grind to give historically-signifi cant objects a new raise awareness and funds for its mission. This the van on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and of Trump and Mueller. lease on life, while learning a thing or two about year on Diabetes Alert Day on March 26, the other social media platforms. Is your collection of old stuff worthy of a America’s past along the way. founder of Wrap for a Cause, Laura Saggese, In fact, charities from across the country visit by Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty is encouraging everyone to join the fi ght. have reached out to Saggese to join Wrap for for an upcoming show of “American Pickers?” gold over the years and are always looking to “We launched a Wrap for a Cause cam- a Cause after seeing photos of the van turned They are coming to New York in May and discover something they’ve never seen before. paign at Iona College in 2017 that continues into a mobile billboard online. However, addi- are planning to fi lm episodes of “American They are ready to fi nd extraordinary items and to increase support for JDRF,” said Saggese. tional corporate sponsors are needed to under- Pickers” throughout the region. The show is a hear fascinating tales about them. “By covering a school van in a custom vehicle write the cost of each new initiative. Sponsors documentary series that explores the fascinat- “American Pickers” is looking for leads wrap, the colorful design featuring the JDRF also benefi t from the same increased visibility ing world of antique “picking.” It follows two of and would love to explore your hidden treasure. logo captures new eyeballs every time it drives since the vinyl decal also features their com- the most skilled pickers in the business as they If you or someone you know has a large, pri- down the street.” pany logo hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They vate collection or accumulation of antiques that The sponsor of the Iona van is Country The Wrap for a Cause initiative has helped are always excited to fi nd sizeable, unique col- the pickers can spend the better part of the day Bank NY, and President and CEO Joseph JDRF’s commitment to funding research, ad- lections and learn the interesting stories behind looking through, send your name, phone num- Murphy Jr. explained that the cause is per- vocating for policies that accelerate access to them. ber, location, and description of the collection sonal to the bank. “We have two siblings who new therapies, and providing a support net- As they hit the back roads from coast to with photos to americanpickers@cinefl ix.com, developed Type 1 diabetes by the age of 7,” work for millions of people around the world coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to re- or call 855-OLD-RUST. he said. “Our parents started the Westchester impacted by Type 1 diabetes. Chapter of JDRF in the 1970s in an effort to T1D is identifi ed in children and adults raise money to fi nd a cure for this devastating as they show signs of frequent urination, in- disease. Sadly, our brother Chris passed away creased thirst, dry mouth, itchy or dry skin, in- from diabetes in 2001.” creased appetite, unexplained weight loss and The success of the JDRF, Iona College yeast infections. Is Your Income-Related and Country Bank NY partnership exceeded The mission of Wrap for a Cause is to even Saggese’s expectation. “In addition to help local and national nonprofi t organiza- creating a lot of awareness and buzz, the van tions create awareness with a memorable, viral Medicare Premium Incorrect? garnered enormous attention at the JDRF walk campaign that raises funds and awareness us- By Elias hagos you can request a copy of the form by calling in the fall, plus provided a great opportunity ing vehicle wraps. To learn more, visit www. Social Security district manager, yonkers 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). to educate the student body and recruit volun- wrapforacause.org Medicare is our country’s health insur- Learn more by reading our publication, ance program for people age 65 or older. Cer- “Medicare Premiums: Rules for Higher-In- tain people younger than age 65 can qualify for come Benefi ciaries,” at www.socialsecurity. Medicare, too, including those with disabilities gov/pubs/EN-05-10536.pdf. and those who have permanent kidney failure. Know someone who hasn’t signed up for If you’re a Medicare benefi ciary who has Medicare yet? They can use our online Medi- New Support Group for been informed that you must pay more for your care application if they are at least 64 years and Medicare Part B or Medicare prescription drug 9 months old, want to sign up for Medicare but coverage premium because of your income, do not currently have any Medicare coverage, Female Cancer Patients and you disagree with the decision that you do not want to start receiving Social Security need to pay a higher premium amount, you benefi ts at this time, and are not currently re- Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profi t sis, treatment and post-treatment. may request an appeal. The fastest and easi- ceiving Social Security retirement, disability organization specializing in free support ser- There are many common factors to any est way to fi le an appeal of your decision is or survivors’ benefi ts. vices for people affected by breast and ovar- cancer diagnosis. A support group enables by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/ Remind them that they should sign up for ian cancer, has launched a new support group women to share information and experiences, appeal. Medicare three months before reaching age in Rye. confi dentially discuss concerns, and gain sup- You can fi le online and provide documents 65, even if they are not ready to start receiving Beginning May 22, the group will take port from others who understand. electronically to support your appeal. You can retirement benefi ts. They can opt out of begin- place on the fourth Wednesday of each month Support Connection’s support groups are also fi le an appeal online even if you live out- ning to receive retirement benefi ts now once at 7 p.m. at the Soul Ryeders. Registration is led by trained peer facilitators who are also side of the United States. You may also request they are in the online application. Then they open now. cancer survivors. Participation is free, but pre- an appeal in writing by completing a request can apply online for retirement benefi ts later. The group is open to women with breast, registration is required. For information or to for reconsideration (Form SSA-561-U2) at Learn all you need to know at www.so- ovarian or gynecological cancer, and focuses register, call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290, www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ssa-561.html. cialsecurity.gov/benefi ts/medicare and share on living with cancer at all stages of diagno- or visit www.supportconnection.org. If you don’t have access to the internet, these resources with family and friends. PAGE 8 - WESTCHESTER’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPERS - Friday, March 1, 2019

old and continuing until the child was 13. At back, claiming the county isn’t living up to its Should Mug the time Brody committed these crimes, he Playland Back end of the bargain. Continued from Page 1 was a registered Level 2 sex offender, having Continued from Page 1 At issue is the money that has to be in- been convicted previously in 1992 of first- vested into Playland, totaling $60 million, der to have it removed. degree sex abuse in the against another child Appellate Division recently affirmed State with Standard required to pay for $27.5 mil- “The intent of our proposal is to help cur- who was 8 years old at the time. He completed Supreme Court Judge Thomas Walsh’s deci- lion and the county government picking up the tail an unethical practice that amounts to extor- his sentence on the first assault in 1998, some sion, which dismissed a case brought by the other $32.5 million. tion of formerly incarcerated individuals,” said years before meeting the most recent victim, City of Rye and Rye residents Sack and Mecca A review of the contract by the Latimer Jason Conwall, a Cuomo spokesman. “Passing but his pedophilia continued. regarding the Playland SEQRA process. administration found the terms unfavorable, legislation that prohibits websites from charg- He is now serving 74 years in prison – a For decades, the neighboring residents and shortly after, the company was found to ing fees for removing photos has been tried by life sentence for him. We publish his mug shot of Rye have opposed any efforts to expand be in breach of the contract by failing to meet 15 other states and is not working – mug shots because we believe the people of Westchester Playland or to turn it into “another great ad- a 2017 deadline to invest $5 million into the keep popping up online.” deserve to see who was abusing children age 8 venture.” Recent opposition has also come park. Standard claims it spent $5.7 million The change would amend the state’s Free- to 13. Perhaps there are other victims out there from plans to turn Playland into a year-round though last fall, but the county disputes that dom of Information Law, and many news or- who will recognize his picture. destination, instead of the Memorial Day to amount, claiming that includes salaries and ganizations are opposed to Cuomo’s proposal. Publishing, broadcasting or posting mug Labor Day amusement park it now is, in addi- expenses of employees. Diane Kennedy, president of the New York shots with stories of people arrested for crimes tion to an ice rink, which does not bring large Westchester County government also News Publishers Association, said the change ranging from shoplifting to murder has been crowds or traffic, and which is exactly what claims that Standard hasn’t proved it has the in the law could result in “allowing arrests of a staple of local news coverage for decades. the residents of Rye want – no additional dis- financial capabilities to live up to its endof suspected pedophiles and rapists to remain se- Some of our stories on those convicted by turbances. the contract. cret. That doesn’t seem to serve the public very Scarpino, and former DAs Janet DiFiore and Former County Executive Rob Astorino The attorneys for Standard, the high pow- well,” she said. Jeanine Pirro, have included the sub-headline pushed through a process of trying to find a ered law firm of DelBello Donnellan Weingar- Last November, Westchester County Dis- “Shame on You,” because in some cases, the private partner to come in and help rehabilitate ten Wise and Wiederkehr, disagree, saying this trict Attorney Anthony Scarpino prosecuted publication of a mug shot is an embarrassment Playland and share the financial burden with is nothing more than an attempt to manufac- Rivu Dey, who was sentenced to 10 years of to the person arrested and convicted. the taxpayers of Westchester. Before he was ture a contractual dispute. probation for attempting to lure a child to en- “Reporting on crimes in our communities voted out of office, Astorino was able to get Last year, Latimer pointed out that his ad- gage in sexual activity. He must now register is an extremely important function of the news Standard Amusements selected as the new op- ministration has renegotiated a deal with Lib- as a sex offender. media and this proposal, as well-intentioned as erator for Playland. erty Lines for the good of the taxpayers. “It’s From Nov. 30, 2017, to Dec. 18, 2017, it may be, would be a major threat to our ability With the election of George Latimer as our responsibility to push back if the taxpayers Dey communicated with an undercover crimi- to provide the public with important informa- county executive, and a supermajority of dem- or the people who use the service are getting nal investigator of the District Attorney’s Of- tion that they count on us to receive,” said Jere- ocrats on the County Board of Legislators, the the best value out of it,” he said. fice whom Dey seemingly believed was the my Boyer, executive editor of “The Citizen” of urge to privatize Playland diminished greatly, County Legislator Lyndon Williams indi- stepfather of a child who was being made Auburn, and president of the New York State if not entirely. Furthermore, an examination cated support for the Latimer administration’s available for sexual activity. Dey arranged Associated Press Association. by many of the agreement between Standard efforts to enforce the contract. to meet the undercover officer and the child, The New York Police Department releas- Amusements and Westchester County found “I know from the perspective of the Leg- who he was told was under the age of 15, at an es information on arrests but doesn’t put out that Standard Amusements was getting the islature, we want to make sure that Standard agreed-upon location. mug shots unless investigators believe they better end of the bargain, and that while the Amusements – like any other contractor with For parents and caregivers of children and will prompt more witnesses to come forward financial burden to fund and pay for capital the county – that they comply with the terms young adults, the ability to identify pedophiles or aid in finding a suspect, said Devora Kaye, improvements at Playland continued to fall on and conditions of the contract which they en- and those persons who must register under the an NYPD spokeswoman. Advocacy groups the taxpayers, the benefit of most of the profits tered into with the county of Westchester,” state’s registry is an important part of a child’s including the Fortune Society, which provides ended up with Standard Amusements. said Williams. “Those terms and conditions, safety. services to formerly incarcerated persons, say When Latimer came into office, he at- we expect that if they’re not complied with, The online news source Westchester mug shots now live in perpetuity online. tempted to settle the lawsuit from Rye City that the county attorney will seek to enforce County newswire recently informed its read- “They never disappear and they show up and Rye residents against Playland. Latimer them. That’s what he’s required to do.” ers that two registered sex offenders have re- in peoples’ lives in ways that are really damag- is a Rye resident and former councilman, so County Legislator Catherine Parker, who located and moved into Westchester County, ing,” said JoAnne Page, Fortune Society presi- many believed that the case could be settled represents Rye, has previously called on Lat- one in Mohegan Lake and one in Yonkers. For dent. “This can keep someone from getting a by a sympathetic ear sitting on the ninth floor imer to tear up the deal with Standard. parents living in these communities and near job; from getting housing. It can ruin people’s of the county office building in White Plains. Standard has support from a group called the new address of a registered sex offender, to lives.” But that was not the case, with Rye of- Save Playland. One member of Save Play- identify this person with the use of a mug shot While there are clearly arguments on both ficials wanting to pursue the appeal. One year land, Steve Vasko, said, “Playland is in ter- is imperative. sides of this issue, we believe in the expres- later, with all the added legal fees on both rible shape, it needs massive investment, and Finally, Scarpino also got succeeded in sion, “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the sides, the Appellate Court sustained the deci- I don’t think the county can afford to do all of the conviction of Kenneth Brody of Verplank crime.” And part of doing the time includes sion of the Trial Court – as expected – sup- the investment at this time.” for sexual assault last year. The investigation taking a mug shot. And if that mug shot comes porting the county’s position, which was that Under the agreement, Standard pays revealed that Brody subjected a child victim to back to haunt you later on in life, explain your- the environmental review process known as Westchester escalating annual payments start- multiple acts of sexual conduct over the course self to your prospective employer that you SEQRA was completely legally. ing at $300,000. After the company recoups its of years, starting when the child was 7 years have changed your life. What is also strange about Rye’s persis- initial investment, Westchester gets 8 percent tence in pushing the suit up the appeals lad- of net income generated at the park. Westches- der was that the lawsuit began under a prior ter’s cut increases to 10 percent after the first Republican Council in Rye vs. the former 10 years of the deal and increases to 12 per- Republican County administration (Astorino) cent in years 21 through 30. Richmond was in attendance at MBK – and strangely, continued when Democrats The county is set to turn over manage- Obama Says Rising! and was able to meet Obama. Here are took control of the Rye City Council. Latimer ment to Standard in November. The park will Continued from Page 1 his words on what that moment meant: established a Good Neighbor Policy on tak- run as is this summer under the same county “On Feb 9, 2019 at 2:22 p.m. PST, I ing office that allows local governments more management make sure our young people can go as far as met President Barack Obama. The path to information about county policies and actions Standard wants to add six new restau- their dreams and hard work will take them,” me meeting him was not as easy as some in advance. It does not, however, convey the rants and rebuild an old roller coaster, the said Obama, who helped expand MBK to My might think. It all started in August of 2018. authority to make land use decisions on county Aeroplane, which was taken down in 1957 but Brother’s Keeper Alliance in 2015 as an inde- Thanks to my phenomenal mentor, Rev. Dr. property to the local community. loved by roller coaster enthusiasts. Nathaniel pendent nonprofit organization. “It is the single James ‘Jim’ Bostic, the executive director The Appellate Division wrote: “The peti- Garnick, a Standard spokesman, said in a state- most important thing we can do for our coun- of the Nepperhan Community Center, I was tioners, the City of Rye, Joseph A. Sack, and ment, “This plan, which was carefully crafted try’s future. And we’ve got to do it together.” nominated for and selected to become a Cities Richard Mecca, commenced this proceed- over three years, will revitalize Playland’s ag- Since launching, a national movement United Roadmap Academy Fellow. Dr. Bostic ing pursuant to CPLR article 78, inter alia, ing infrastructure, attractions, concessions and has grown: Nearly 250 cities, counties and selected me to represent Yonkers, ‘in the inau- to review a determination of the Westchester amenities, ensuring it is a world-class, safe en- tribal nations have accepted the MBK Com- gural cohort of young leaders from across the County Board of Legislators dated May 2, tertainment destination for families. munity Challenge –Obama’s call to action country.’ Those were the words of the Plan- 2016, adopting a negative declaration under Deirdre Curran, founder of the group to adopt innovative approaches, strengthen ning and Programs Associate of Cities United, the State Environmental Quality Review Act Friends of Playland, added, “People need to support, and build ladders of opportunity for Ms. Cassandra R. Webb. (hereinafter SEQRA). The SEQRA determina- look at that contract and they need to look at boys and young men of color – scores of new “Last November, 2018, I was one of the tion related to several proposed development how much money it’s going to cost the tax- initiatives have been implemented, and there young men sponsored by the Obama Founda- projects at Playland Park, an amusement park payers – because the terms of the contract are has been an exponential increase in aligned tion to attend the 2018 Obama Foundation located in the City of Rye, and owned by the disastrous.” private sector commitments, all helping to re- Summit in Chicago, Ill. Again, this was Dr. County of Westchester. The Supreme Court, in Republican minority BOL leader John duce barriers and expand opportunity. Bostic’s doing. He really takes care of me. It effect, denied the petition and dismissed the Testa said, “In the interest of transparency, I Last month, the first MBK Rising! was was in Chicago that my brothers and I saw proceeding, concluding that the petitioners would like an opportunity to go through the held in Oakland, Calif., and was a gathering, President Barack Obama. Nothing was in the lacked standing. The petitioners appeal. plan with Standard in a committee meeting celebration and convening that brought to- wind for me to be able to get a picture with “We agree with the Supreme Court’s de- where legislators would have an opportunity gether the different MBK communities, elect- him and I was upset for the next few days. termination that the City of Rye does not have to ask questions and hear more details from ed officials, cross-sector leaders, and young “Last month, February 2019, I was giv- standing to maintain this proceeding based on our private partner.” men of color and the organizations working en the opportunity to attend MBK Rising! in its status as an ‘involved agency.’ The court “We started out with the county on the hard to help them achieve their dreams. Oakland, Calif., and Cities United sponsored properly employed the ‘balancing of public hook for $40 million-plus, and Standard $30 One of the Westchester MBK communi- me to attend. I left Feb. 17, 2019. It was on interests’ test and determined that the subject million,” said Latimer. But he says the actual ties in the house was MBK Yonkers, which Feb. 19 that I was in a room with young black development projects are immune from local amount needed for repairs is $125 million. was recognized as the only large city school and Latino men from across the country. zoning and land use laws. “And all the extra $50 million of the obliga- district in New York to exceed an 80 per- There were young women in attendance, too. “We also agree with the Supreme Court’s tion falls on the county, which is a problem,” cent graduation rate in 2018, surpassing its After standing together to take a group picture determination that the petitioners failed to he added. “big five” peers and the state average. New and chanting phrases like, ‘I am, my broth- demonstrate that the City of Rye has standing Latimer said he’s also upset by a leaked York State Education Commissioner Mary- er’s keeper,’ which were led by Mr. Senegal based on any demonstrated interest in the po- report suggesting there are safety violations at Ellen Elia has consistently credited Yonkers Mabry, the assistant to the chancellor of the tential environmental impacts of the develop- the park. MBK with helping to close achievement gaps NYSED and an Obama Foundation Advisory ment projects on the City of Rye’s community A 2017 independent review found that ro- among students of color in the district. Council member, President Barack Obama character. dents could access food supplies in concession Yonkers MBK Co-Chairman the Rev. Dr. walked in. We all screamed. I was in Oakland, “With respect to the individual petition- areas, and a photograph shows a bag of hot Jim Bostic, executive director of the Nepper- Alameda County, Calif., in a room with young ers, we agree with the Supreme Court’s deter- dog buns with the plastic gnawed open. han Community Center, spoke at MBK Ris- black and Latino men from across the country, mination that Mecca failed to demonstrate his Built in 1928, Rye Playland is the only ing! in a discussion session titled “A Field and we all saw President Barack Obama. entitlement to a presumption of standing based amusement park in the nation owned and oper- Leader’s Monologue.” In November, Nepper- “All of the young men in the room got to on the proximity of his home to the develop- ated by government. It averages 500,000 visi- han Community Center, in partnership with meet President Barack Obama, including two ment projects and that neither Mecca nor Sack tors each year. the City of Yonkers, Yonkers Public Schools, MBK high school students from Yonkers, Mr. demonstrated their entitlement to standing by Standard Amusements issued the fol- the Yonkers YMCA, the Westchester County David Armah and Yonkers MBK Youth Ad- showing an injury-in-fact that fell within the lowing statement: “Standard Amusements Department of Correction and Yonkers MBK, visory Board President Mr. DeAndre Brown. zone of interests protected by SEQRA.” (End remains ready to engage in meaningful dis- was selected as one of only 10 nationwide I introduced myself to President Obama, and of Appellate Division quotes.) cussions regarding our fully-financed plan to winners of the Obama Foundation’s National Mr. Michael Smith, executive director of the In laymen’s terms: Game, set, match for preserve Playland’s ecological, historical and Impact Community grants. My Brother’s Keeper Alliance was there. Westchester County, and shame on Rye for cultural integrity. This plan, which was care- “I am deeply honored and humbled, first I told the president a little bit about myself, continuing a lawsuit and for rejecting attempts fully crafted over three years and includes of all, to be one of 10 National MBK National and Mr. Smith and President Obama had by a fellow Rye resident to settle the matter. detailed architectural schematic drawings Impact Community Competition awardees,” good things to say about Yonkers. Later that The more difficult and complex argu- and timetables, will revitalize Playland’s ag- said Bostic. “But, even further, to be asked day, when President Obama spoke with NBA ment comes in the discussion on the future of ing infrastructure, attractions, concessions and to be a speaker on the main stage of the na- player Stephen Curry, he said, ‘Yonkers in the Playland, with published reports claiming that amenities, ensuring it is a world-class, safe en- tional MBK conference in Oakland – I hope house.’ I was in the audience saying, ‘Yurrr’ Westchester County is challenging parts of a tertainment destination for families. Standard and pray my experience may help to inspire, which is slang for the term, ‘What’s up?’ As contract with Standard Amusements, setting Amusements has and remains open to sitting motivate and encourage our next generation Barack Obama spoke on stage with Stephen up a possible legal battle or even the collapse down with the administration to discuss any of leaders to dare to be ‘change agents.’” Curry, I went into the bathroom, closed the of the deal. Standard Amusements has fired specific concerns they have with the contract.” Obama took to the stage and gave an in- door, and I cried. God is the greatest.” (End of spirational speech to the large group of MBK Richmond comments.) attendees. Joining Obama was NBA star Ste- Congratulations to all of the MBK mem- phen Curry and singer John Legend. bers from Yonkers and Westchester who at- One of the young black men that we have tended the summit, and more important, Make Rising Media Group a been following and admiring in our papers congratulations to all of the educators and over the years has been Dennis Richmond Jr., leaders who are making their communities a part of your advertising plan. a Yonkers resident who is founder and direc- better place, and who are following President tor of the NYNJ HBCU Initiative (Histori- Obama’s call to help more young people of Call today! 914-965-4000 cally Black Colleges and Universities). color achieve the American dream. FRiday, MaRch 1, 2019 - SOUNdViEW RiSiNG - PaGE 9 ‘Sopranos’ Star Performs Go ‘Misbehave’ at ‘Under the Stars’ at Warburgs Westchester Broadway Th eater

Photos by John Vecchiolla. The cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin.’”

Sopranos star Dominick Chianese, third from left, with attendees of Wartburg’s “Music Under the Stars.” By eric W. Schoen And all we want is for the songs to keep The hottest ticket in town this week is on coming from a cast of fi ve so expertly di- Wartburg recently hosted its inaugural musician, he has spent more than 30 years for one of Broadway’s great musical reviews, rected by Maltby. The title song “Ain’t Misbe- “Music Under the Stars” with an intimate spreading joy through music by performing “Ain’t Misbehavin,’” the Fats Waller musi- havin’” is followed by hits such as “Ain’t No- meet-and-greet under the tent in the meadow, in nursing homes. To complement his efforts, cale playing at the Westchester Broadway body’s Business,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The followed by a performance by Dominic Chi- he founded the Joy Through Art Foundation, Theater in Elmsford through Sunday. There Joint is Jumpin,’” “Mean to Me,” and so many anese, best known for his portrayal of Tony which hires professional artists to provide was a sold-out house at the performance I at- more. The fi nale is a compilation of “songs by Soprano’s uncle “Junior” in the Emmy-award music to nursing home residents in the New tended last weekend, so my guess is the word others” that Waller made hits including “I’m winning show “The Sopranos.” York City area. is out about what makes this “Ain’t Misbe- Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Chianese started the evening by greeting Wartburg is actively engaged in talking to havin’” so special. Letter,” “Two Sleepy People” and “I Can’t and taking photos with the nearly 100 guests. Chianese about a partnership with his founda- This fi rst-class production is directed by Give You Anything but Love.” He then presented a 45-minute performance tion to complement its robust music programs the Tony-Award-winning director of the origi- Seriously, who could ask for anything with a sing-along, followed by traditional and throughout its residential facilities and pro- nal Broadway production, Richard Maltby more? new songs. Chianese called out to people he grams. Jr. That alone shows you how much respect I would be remiss in not saluting the had met earlier and sang songs in their fi rst “It was a pleasure to perform for Wart- Westchester Broadway Theater has in the the- actors who bring this party to life, just like language, including German and Spanish. burg’s residents and the surrounding commu- ater world. Maltby went on win a Tony Award Nell Carter, Ken Page, Andre DeShields, Also known for his role in “The Godfather II,” nities,” said Chianese. “Wartburg and the Joy for “Fosse,” was director/lyricist for “Baby,” Irene Cara and Armelia McQueen did in he surprised and entertained guests by singing Through Art Foundation’s mission to provide and was the lyricist for “Big” and co-lyricist the original. M. Martinè Allard, Ron Lucas, a rendition of “The Godfather” theme song. stimulating art programming, particularly mu- for “Miss Saigon,” among other Broadway Tony Perry, Amy Jo Philips and Anita Welch, He ended the performance with volunteer sic, to the oldest members of our communities productions. along with Musical Director William Foster “Wartburg dancers” to back up his rendition makes this partnership a solid foundation to “Ain’t Misbehavin’” has been one of the McDaniel who tickles the ivories on stage as of “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner. ensure seniors live their best life.” most popular, well-crafted revue shows of pianist, all have extensive musical credentials Chianese is an Emmy Award and Screen This past spring, Chianese showed his all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award and together “Make the Joint Jumpin.’” Actors Guild Award-nominated actor and has passion by performing for the “Healing for best musical. It’s is a salute to the Harlem The audience – people of all ages – sang appeared in many fi lms and television shows, Hearts” program, providing music therapy Renaissance, when black musicians played at and clapped along and danced in the aisles to including “All the President’s Men,” “Law & program for veterans, and then did the same Manhattan clubs frequented by high society. the intoxicating music. The show delights and Order” and “Boardwalk Empire,” and is cur- for Wartburg’s nursing home residents. Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to internation- energizes audiences, as well as provides great rently fi lming a CBS series, “The Village,” “I had the pleasure of seeing Dominic in al fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton insight into a vibrant time in American history scheduled to air in the spring. action while he sang to our residents,” said Club and that jumpin’ new beat, swing music. and music. It’s just what we need in this crazy Chianese’s passion for the benefi ts of Angela Ciminello, vice president of devel- The show evokes the delightful humor and in- world we live in! providing music to seniors aligns with Wart- opment and marketing at Wartburg. “I was fectious energy of this American original as So, gather the family and do what you burg’s mission. As an accomplished tenor and delighted to see the joy in the faces of our the cast struts, strums and sings the songs that must to get tickets for “Ain’t Misbehavin’” residents as they danced and sang along with he made famous in a career that ranged from this weekend at Westchester Broadway The- him. His dedication to using music as a way to uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley, to ater. 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