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APRIL 2019 Tarrytown • Sleepy Hollow • Irvington • Scarborough-on-Hudson • Ardsley-on-Hudson • Dobbs Ferry VOL. XIV NO. 4 Local Offi cials Await State Dobbs Ferry Super Practices Yoga, Action on Proposed Mindfulness in Schools

by Abby Luby to accommodate practices that would help Marijuana Legalization both students and teachers. Today, teach- Ask any parent with children in elemen- ers can drop into the dimly lit classroom by Robert Kimmel tary, middle or high school if of Dobbs Ferry high school their kid is stressed, and most teacher Marion Halberg and County and local offi cials are holding off on any fi rm decisions in regard to partially opt- probably their answer will be meditate. Halberg’s class- ing out of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s legislation for marijuana legalization if it is passed “yes.” Successfully tackling the room is briefl y transformed by the state legislature. problem of student anxiety in to a mediation space twice a Th e proposed legislation may allow municipalities, of a certain size, and counties to con- the Dobbs Ferry School Dis- day. Th ere is also a yoga stu- tinue to ban the sale and cultivation of the plant even if its use is legalized for adults, 21 trict has been one of the main dio at the middle and high and over. goals of Superintendent of school. Criminal prosecution in Westchester Schools Dr. Lisa Brady. Teachers also use certain for the possession of small amounts, “Th e issue is being intensely Brady spearheaded an eff ort techniques to quiet their (less than 25 grams) of marijuana was to provide time and space for students. “When elementary eliminated earlier this year by Westches- debated in the community at large students and teachers to prac- school kids come in from ter County District Attorney Anthony with both pro and con arguments.” tice yoga and relaxation which Dr. Lisa Brady recess they’re totally revved Scarpino Jr. A misdemeanor charge can —County Executive George Latimer has put the district ahead of up,” Brady explained. “To still be leveled for smoking or viewably the curve. get the students calmed down, teachers will burning marijuana in public places. “All you read about is the stress and anxi- use mindful breathing, short yoga stretches, Scarpino stated the loosening of mari- ety kids are under today,” said Brady, who and the kids quickly get centered and can juana criminal prosecution, as well as a bail reform regulation he instituted, “were illus- took the helm as superintendent in 2011. focus on their work.” trations of our commitment to a fairer system of justice that works for every member of “For me, the whole idea of mindfulness, Th is paradigm change didn’t happen our community, no matter where they live, the color of their skin or the amount in their yoga practice, breathing and meditation is overnight. Brady set out to educate parents wallets.” how they reduce stress.” and teachers in the fi rst nine months of her Governor Cuomo had originally pushed for his legal- Brady, herself a serious yoga practitioner, tenure. She worked with the Dobbs Ferry ization law to be included as part of the new budget set out to shift the academic environment Continued on page 2 adopted by April 1; however, many state legislators hesi- tated to approve the law without further discussions. Th e debate in Albany could go on up until just prior to

PAID the legislators’ recess in June, or even longer. Advocates PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE U.S.

PERMIT NO. 971 PERMIT NO. for passage of the legalization this year have become WHITE PLAINS, NY WHITE PLAINS, somewhat less optimistic. County Executive George Latimer is adopting a hold off status before taking any position for Westchester, noting, “We need to wait and see what becomes law, and in what form. Th e issue is being intensely debated in the community at large with both pro and con argu- ments.” Latimer said, “Should the measure pass this year, and should a county opt-out provision be included in the law, our Administration and the Board of Legislators will meet to determine how to handle our role in the matter. Until then, we welcome all opinions and argu- ments on either side, as befi ts our policy of inclusion of all public input.” Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner moved deeper into the issue last month by holding a Town Board meeting at which two Colorado offi cials provided in- Another Amazing Season! formation by phone about how marijuana legalization in 2013 had aff ected matters in their state, ranging from The Irvington girls basketball team continued the program’s history of excel- lence by fi nishing with a 29-1 record that included its sixth state championship health issues, crime and automobile accidents. and fi fth Federation Cup title. For story, see page 18. Jack K. Reed, a statistical analyst with the Colorado Continued on page 5 www.thehudsonindependent.com Mindfulness Continued from page 1 schools’ start time back from 7:35 to 8:15 only, but now each teacher in the district people to grow. “Th ey use their phones, In- a.m. “Th at adolescents and teens need more has a laptop to take home and use for col- stagram and other social media to connect PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) sleep is a known fact,” said Brady. “By start- laboration and creating lesson plans. Also, with friends. Th at’s part of the universe. But to have “book readings” at several Dobbs ing later and ending later, we sent a clear Dobbs Ferry students in grades 4-12 have it can also be a primary learning tool.” Ferry homes. “I would meet several parents message that we are focused on wellness and Chrome Books to take home and can con- Because the district’s curriculum is the in homes all over the district and I brought that we can make good use of time. Many nect with teachers and mentors. very rigorous International Baccalaureate books about new approaches to education, teachers end their classes early and that al- Th e intrinsic value of technology’s social Program, Brady said that connecting to oth- including mindfulness and yoga,” Brady re- lows them to have a three-minute medita- component is key for Brady who interacts er students around the world is a key com- called. “Because everyone wanted to meet tion to end their day.” daily with teachers and administrators on ponent of the program. “If students are in- the new superintendent, there was always a Hand in hand with the district’s new ap- Twitter. “Teachers tweet pictures of elemen- terested in climate change for instance, they huge participation.” proach to easing student stress has been in- tary kids leading group mediations and pic- need to fi nd out what’s happening globally. Brady’s early book chats ushered in new troducing and upgrading technology — a tures of students who incorporate mindful Th eir future is going to be defi ned as to how ideas and approaches geared to give stu- move which has ushered the school district practices into some of their projects,” said well they are able to use technology to con- dents necessary life skills. Five years ago, into the 21st century. For years one com- Brady, who sees both mindfulness prac- nect and share ideas,” she said. the district moved the middle and high puter per classroom was for the teacher’s use tices and technology as essential for young

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2 Th e Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Proposed Housing/Retail Project with Parking Garage in Tarrytown Withdrawn by Developers by Rick Pezzullo Before taking the action, however, trustees this is not of interest. Once we lease, we’re echoed concerns from some residents that fi nished. Th e concept is off the table.” Th e principals of a proposed large devel- the project needed to be refi ned and may Attempts to reach Coco to inquire about opment on North Broadway that would not be suitable for the village. his plans going forward for the site were un- have included multi-family housing, retail “Th is is way too big for me,” said Trustee successful. and a parking garage have withdrawn the Doug Zollo. “While I do agree it should be Slingerland told Th e Hudson Independent project. developed, it is a non-starter for me, this village offi cials “weren’t completely sur- In a February 27 letter sent to Tarrytown concept. Th is is going to go forward but it’s prised” by the withdrawal, but added, “To Village Administrator Richard Slingerland, going to need a lot of massaging.” some extent we’re disappointed.” Richard O’Rourke, an attorney from Keane On February 25, similar comments were He explained the developers needed & Beane representing applicants 39-51 N. made by the Planning Board. the project to be a certain size to make it Broadway Associates, Kaufman Tarrytown Th e proposal called for the construction economically viable and had proposed im- Co. LLC and Kaufman Broadway Corp., of fi ve townhouses, 225 rental apartments provements that would have benefi tted the stated lukewarm responses from the vil- in two six-story buildings, 49,550 square village. “In general, I think a mixed-use lage’s Board of Trustees and Planning Board feet of retail space and a $6 million multi- “Th ere’s always an interest in that,” Sling- to the plans at meetings in February led to level parking structure with 436 spaces – project that incorporates residential erland said. the decision to pull out. 200 of which would have been designated and retail/commercial at that site Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell said he “Based on feedback from the Village for community use. would be a positive development, wasn’t shocked the project was withdrawn Board and the Planning Board, we regret- O’Rourke told trustees the development but as with virtually everything, but noted, “I was somewhat surprised by it, fully inform you that the petitioners have on 2.6 acres and request for the adoption of the devil is in the details.” particularly that it happened as quickly as chosen not to pursue such zoning amend- a fl oating zoning district entitled the Broad- it did.” —Tarrytown Mayor Drew Fixell ments on their development plans at this way Corridor Retail Residential (BCRR) “It’s diffi cult to say whether it’s a missed time,” O’Rourke stated. “Petitioners appre- District was consistent with recommenda- opportunity, since we really don’t have ciated your candor, but the level of receptiv- tions contained in the recently completed “We want to work with the town to make enough information regarding either the ity and interest in the project was such that Village of Tarrytown Comprehensive Plan. sure something works,” Coco said. “We impacts of this particular proposal or of po- the petitioners have decided not to move Edward Coco, Jr., who noted his father feel this is the lynchpin that will revitalize tential alternatives,” Fixell said. “In general, forward. Accordingly, we hereby withdraw has owned the property since 1990, said downtown Tarrytown. We think the con- I think a mixed-use project that incorpo- the petition.” parking has always been a problem on the cept works. We think it’s feasible. We’re rates residential and retail/commercial at Th e Board of Trustees voted February 4 site and explained that when Mrs. Green’s here for you. We’re fi ne leaving the prop- that site would be a positive development, to refer a zoning petition from the devel- left, it presented a chance to explore how to erty the way it is. Absolutely fi ne. We don’t but as with virtually everything, the devil is opers to the Planning Board for its review. make major improvements. want to go down the road with the town if in the details.”

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I the independent Unite Sleepy Hollow ban- quickly recognized the threat and fi ne our future would be in serious jeop- ran very above board.” ner, Mayor Ken Wray and three incumbent they rallied to the polls to deny him.” ardy.” —Dan Convissor trustees were returned to their village posts “Dan’s credibility is now being called —Mayor Wray last month. It was the sixth straight victory into question,” the mayor continued. “His for Wray and his third since forming the advocacy eff orts and his networks are dam- non-partisan Unite group in 2015. and prices” to increase aff ordability, and aged. I placed him on the Environmental tion when the mayor was opposed by Along with Wray, Trustees Glenn Rosen- to more widely announce public hearings, Advisory Committee, and he has off ered Democratic candidate, Karen Wompa, bloom, John Leavy and Denise Scaglione among his other proposals. He challenged workable improvements to village streets. about 1,000 Sleepy Hollow voters cast bal- regained their positions in the March 19 Wray’s capability to pursue a “safer, hap- But his zealotry about bike lanes got the lots. Th e mayor handily won re-election vote. Without opposing ballot choices, vot- pier, healthier village.” better of him.” that year doubling his opponent’s votes. er turnout was substantially less than what What Convissor said prodded him to “I think I was running a very positive Th e Unite Sleepy Hollow group in 2015 the village experienced in past elections run as a write-in candidate was the village’s campaign; I didn’t slander anybody,” Con- consisted of Democrats, Republicans and when there were competing political slates. consideration in February of a proposal vissor countered. “I ran very above board.” Independents as it does today. While the ballot listed only the Unite banning biking on sidewalks and strictly He asserted that his platform supported Wray related what he considered to be Sleepy Hollow team, opposition to the limiting parking time on them, which ul- that position. Convissor collected 52 write- a major pursuit for his new term. “Th e mayor developed during the month lead- timately was shelved. Convissor heads Bike in votes, according to the unoffi cial count biggest push is to make sure the Edge- ing up to the election. Biking activist Dan- Tarrytown, a group which has been actively as provided by the County Board of Elec- on- Hudson development sees completion iel Convissor pursued a write-in campaign supporting the concept of a bike path on tions. and that it moves forward with the proper, for mayor citing an array of reasons for Broadway through both Tarrytown and Rosenbloom, who is also Deputy Mayor, strong oversight and that we will be able his action. Following the election, Wray Sleepy Hollow as part of a bicycling lane collected 462 votes while gaining his fourth to move forward on our Village Commons described it as “Dan Convissor’s cynical within fi ve Westchester villages on Route 9. term as a trustee. Scaglione matched that project,” he said. Th e Commons is planned stealth strategy to exploit low turnout typi- His late decision to run required a write-in number of votes to garner her third term, within the 29-acre East Parcel of the for- cal in uncontested elections. It failed miser- campaign, he explained. and Leavy is also back for his third term as mer GM plant given to the Sleepy Hollow ably,” the mayor added. After the election, Wray’s reaction to a trustee, having secured 446 votes. Wray as part of the deal approving the GM sale Convissor had distributed an election Convissor’s bid was sharp. “If there is got 447 votes. Th e mayor, running as a to developers. Plans for the Commons in- fl yer warning that the village would be anything positive to report here, it is that Democrat, won his fi rst bid for offi ce as a clude a community center, recreational fa- consumed by traffi c and pollution because Sleepy Hollow voters quickly recognized trustee in 2009. His last mayoral victory, cilities and outdoor amphitheater. of recent development projects and empha- the threat and they rallied to the polls to two years ago, was also in an election with- All three of the reelected trustees had sized the need for improved transportation. deny him,” Wray stated. “Th ey saw Dan’s out opposition. cited their desire to remain in offi ce to con- He also called for reforms to “make it easier ploy for what it was; an unqualifi ed per- By comparison, in regard to turnout, tinue to pursue the fulfi llment of all the to get new homes built, at a variety of sizes son attempting to seize control. Had he during the 2015 mayoral and trustee elec- planned projects.

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Division of Criminal Justice’s Offi ce of Re- talities) in 2017.” portionate harm its most severe dysfunc- arrested for low level possession in West- search, and Michael Song, a Chief Deputy Traffi c accidents, while “driving under the tions infl ict on people and communities of chester. It also showed a disproportionate District Attorney for the City and County infl uence,” were cited last month by New color.” impact on Latinos, who comprise 24 per- of Denver, answered a variety of questions. York State, Westchester County and local Th e report goes on to note, “In West- cent of residents, but represent 32 percent Song related that there were a number of law enforcement organizations as one im- chester County – despite an abundance of those arrested. Th e report, it said, drew correlated aspects to legalization such as the portant reason for their opposition to the of research showing that black and Latino its statistics from unpublished data from the “grey” market where marijuana grown in legalization of marijuana use in New York. people use marijuana at similar or lower State Division of Criminal Justice Services. the state was bought, packaged and sold il- Some traffi c accident statistics from Colo- rates than white people – people of color are Referencing Colorado statistics, the report legally to states where its use is still a crime. rado used within an article in this newspa- arrested on misdemeanor marijuana pos- asserts that marijuana related arrests in that Reference was made to a report published per last month concerning the local police session charges at dramatically higher rates state declined by 80 percent, from 10,236 last October by the Colorado Division of groups’ opposition to legalization, were than their white neighbors, revealing a con- in 2010 to 2,036 in 2014, the year follow- Criminal Justice on “Impacts of Marijuana described as “misleading” by Irvington sistent pattern of racial bias that prevails in ing its legalization. While it acknowledges Legalization in Colorado.” It stated, “Th e resident Kathy Kaufman, a sociologist and virtually every corner of the County, from that “the research evidence to date on driv- impact of marijuana consumption on the author of a report, “Marijuana Arrests and its smallest villages to its most populous.” ing impairment caused by marijuana use is safety of drivers is a major focus, as any fa- Enforcement in Westchester County,” is- According to the report, 14 percent of the inconsistent,” it maintains that “U.S. states tality on our roadways is a concern.” sued by the Westchester Coalition for Police county’s residents are black; however, “Black which have legalized marijuana have not ex- Th e report noted, “More data about the Reform, of which she is a member. people accounted for 52 percent of those perienced increases in traffi c fatalities.” impairing eff ects of marijuana and more Kaufman wrote the report with support consistent testing of drivers for marijuana from the New York Offi ce of the Drug Pol- are needed to truly understand the scope icy Alliance. Th at Alliance offi ce, “works to of marijuana impairment and its relation to promote sensible drug policies and to build non-fatal crashes.” It reported, “DUI (driv- a movement to end the drug war in New ing under the infl uence) cases overall were York State.” It is pursuing the legalization of down 15% from 2014 to 2017,” according marijuana for adult use. to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP). In its Executive Summary, her report However, it stated, “Th e number of fa- stated, “Over the past decade, the Ameri- talities where a driver tested positive for any can public has become increasingly aware of cannabinoid…increased from 55 (11% of the systemic problems plaguing the nation’s all fatalities) in 2013 to 139 (21% of all fa- criminal justice system, and of the dispro-

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Mr. tery bauble dangled in front of trustees was in Crossfire Bernstein contended that, rather than free They’re Back: Astorbuck has a New a patch of land set aside for four units of In its ongoing quest for ways to mitigate up his client to rent out his home to off- Parking Plan affordable housing—a highly-prized asset the high cost of homeownership in the set property taxes of over $200,000-a-year, in a village burdened with heavy property village, Irvington’s trustees have allowed depriving high-end taxpayers like his client The presentation to the Irvington vil- costs that discourage low-income families homeowners to take in boarders, main- would force them to sell—potentially to a lage board at its March 13 work session from settling here. tain home offices, open a B&B and keep non-profit that would then pay no taxes. felt a bit like a segment from the 1993 film Astorbuck’s idea is to swap some of its bees. Yet the one proposal intended to do The limit of 30 simultaneous rentals, he Groundhog Day, in which TV weatherman property on the southern end of the area the most to offset high property taxes, by argued, meant that less than three percent Phil Connors (Bill Murray) keeps waking for a sliver of village-owned land stuck allowing short-term rentals (STRs such as of the nearly 1,200 homeowners in the vil- up to the sound of “I Got You, Babe” on in the middle in order to create a parcel Airbnb), continues to face headwinds. lage could enjoy rental income at any given the clock radio in his Punxsutawney, Penn- big enough to hold four apartment units. The draft legislation permits home rent- time. sylvania hotel room. Every day is the same, Though the meeting was not a public als up to 30 days, provided the house “Make no mistake,” Bernstein wrote, yet every day, things change…if just a bit. hearing, there were immediate objections meets all state and local building codes, “no matter how proponents of this mea- In this case, the wake-up call was not from neighbors, including some specific albeit with numerous provisions including sure may try to dress it up, this proposal Sonny and Cher greeting the board but a observations involving setbacks and slopes a $250 fee, a limit of 180 days-a-year total, will extinguish the rights of single-family revised proposal from the Astorbuck Cor- from Pat Natarelli, chairman of the village’s no parties and no more than 30 such prop- homeowners in the village, now and in the poration for a parking lot adjacent to the Planning Board, a body that would once erties are rented out at any one time. future, to use the sharing economy to help Trent Building in the southwestern corner again have a say in whether the proposal Objections came from three different pay their growing property tax bills.” of the village. For four years, Astorbuck has goes forward. factions. One argument was that allowing Bernstein reasoned that because the cur- been trying to win approval of a parking Past history suggests a long road ahead STRs would threaten the residential char- rent village code is silent on the question lot that would accommodate the parking for the proposal, but the board’s inter- acter of the village and turn Irvington into of short-term rentals, they are therefore “of needs of Trent Building employees who est seemed piqued. Trustee Dr. Laurence a sea of transient hotels. Another faction right,” and to deprive that right constitutes now number some 250. Though the plan Lonky called the affordable housing ele- saw the law as too restrictive, contending a “taking.” Marianne Stecich, the village calls for sinking the lot behind a 10-ft. bar- ment “compelling,” and Mayor Brian that provisions effectively defeated the stat- attorney, argued that Irvington takes the rier, neighboring homeowners charge that Smith labeled it “a creative plan.” Perhaps ed purpose of providing economic relief to position that “if something is not listed as the project mars their Hudson River views. when the strains of “I Got You, Babe” are a broad segment of homeowners. a permitted use, it’s not allowed.” And the Planning Board has repeatedly heard once again, Phil Connor’s future will A third set of objections came in a five- The Board extended its public hearing voiced objections. look just a shade brighter. and-a-half page, single-spaced letter from into April but also loosened up some of Leap forward a year, and another day be- attorney Robert Bernstein, representing the original provisions—like extending gins with Astorbuck presenting yet another Continued on page 22

6 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Our Neighbors Irvington’s Richard Lobel by Barrett Seaman corporate law for the firm then known as interaction between a homeless guy and a Fulbright & Jaworski. At that time, he and privileged college kid on the streets of the When asked the standard cocktail party his wife Kelly were living on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, an area he knew. question, “What do you do?” Rich Lobel’s Upper West Side, before they made the Lobel first submittedRhinoceros to a play answer is simple: “I’m a lawyer.” move to Irvington. Stand-up was just an competition upstate, but it was rejected. He Actually, it’s a bit more complicated than extension of the acting he did as an under- re-wrote it and entered it into The Straw- that. True, he is an attorney. He practices graduate at Stanford in the early nineties. berry Festival, which is held in a black-box zoning law in Manhattan, spending his “It’s acting without all the additional time theater on West 54th Street. His was one working hours running from community of working with others,” he explained. “I of 24 entries. It’s an elimination competi- board to community board in Brooklyn, would write my own stuff, then find a roof tion, sort of a theatrical March Madness in Queens, Staten Island and to hearings be- terrace or someplace where I could work which the audience gets to vote. So, like fore the Board of Standards and Appeals on my lines.” stand-up comedy, the trick is to pack the (BSA), the ultimate arbiter of what gets And then writing one-liners expanded house with friends, which for Lobel was built where in New York City. He was born into something else. A few years ago, Lobel not hard. Old acting buddies from Stan- to be a zoning lawyer. His father, Sheldon, took his wife and two sons, Jack and Hen- ford, as well as new friends from Irvington, was and still is a zoning lawyer—part of a ry, to see Hamilton. “I was struck by the swarmed into New York to cheer him on. small fraternity of maybe 100 who prac- song, “I Wrote My Way Out,” he recalled. Other playwrights had friends too, how- tice before the BSA. And Rich’s maternal So, he started down that path, which led to ever. Despite them, perhaps partly with grandfather, Samuel Becker, once chaired Richard Lobel in NYC an amusing article in Westchester Magazine their help, Lobel’s Rhinoceros kept advanc- the BSA. about commuting on Metro North, and it ing, so that by month’s end it was in the In one of his stand-up comedy routines, New York and Gotham Comedy Club. “I took him to another intersection with act- Final Four, where the judges were theater Lobel makes fun of himself working for his was a ‘bringer’ comedian,” he said self-dep- ing in college. professionals, not just friends in the audi- father in the family firm, and vice versa, as recatingly—someone who brings his own In the summer of 2016, he went to see ence. Lobel is now the managing partner, and audience of friends who then buy drinks, a play written by a friend that was entered Throughout the competition, Lobel con- Sheldon, now 82, comes in four days a effectively subsidizing the gig. But he was into something called The Strawberry tinued to commute into the city and at- week. good enough to share the stage with such One-Act Festival. He also joined a group tend zoning hearings, then return to the Stand-up comedy, you ask? Not so much laugh luminaries as Chris Rock and Jim of aspiring playwrights calling themselves house in Irvington’s Jaffray Court he and these days, but for more than a decade, Gaffigan. Random Thursdays for when they met. Kelly had bought in 2006. While still liv- when he wasn’t lawyering, Lobel did gigs He started stand-up while he was still at Then he wrote his own one-act play, en- ing in the city, they had dinner one night at comedy clubs like Caroline’s, Stand Up NYU Law and kept it up while practicing titled The $200 Rhinoceros, an intense Continued on page 22

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 The Hudson Independent 7 Business News Creating Beautiful Smiles is a Specialty of Broadway Cosmetic Dentistry by Barbara Moroch tain a healthy set of teeth. Explained Dr. Patel, “Many of our patients or correcting various concerns including “My team and I specialize in dental are unaware that there is an alternative to stains, misshapen teeth, proportionately Think about how important your teeth makeovers designed to improve the ap- traditional braces, which have always been small teeth, cracks, chips, gapped teeth, are. Not only do they play a central role pearance of a person’s smile,” said Dr. a great way of improving a person’s smile. ragged gum lines, and more. “The result,” in eating, speaking and emoting, they also Patel. “We treat patients as individuals, But now there are a number of options notes Dr. Patel, “is that patients will often give you one of your most powerful assets addressing their particular problems and available, such as clear aligners and modern experience a younger, healthier look that — your smile. providing a full range of dental specialties. esthetic braces that can usually straighten will go a long way in building confidence.” The normal adult mouth has 32 teeth So, whether they need a checkup, a filling, the teeth in about 12 months, compared to that are as unique as your fingerprints. teeth replaced, or cosmetic procedures, it an average of 24 months required for metal A Commitment to Overall Health But like other areas of the body, they are can all be performed conveniently at our braces.” Dr. Patel came to the United States from subject to diseases and malformations that office.” Cosmetic dentistry is growing in popu- his native India in 1975. He attended Co- may require professional help. New on the Broadway Cosmetic Dentistry utilizes larity, with more people than ever opting lumbia University School of Dental Medi- Tarrytown dental scene is Dr. Rohit Patel, modern dental technologies to diagnose for such procedures as dental veneers, teeth cine where he received both graduate and owner of Broadway Cosmetic Dentistry, a and treat a wide range of oral conditions whitening, and implants. Besides enhanc- postgraduate degrees. He was appointed full-service dental practice with a singular such as gum disease, tooth extractions, root ing a person’s smile, cosmetic dentistry Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry mission: helping patients create and main- canals, crowns, and metal-free dentistry. can correct aesthetic flaws — concealing at Columbia University’s Department of Endodontics until 1983, and started in private practice in 1979. Coldwell Banker to Open Tarrytown Office Broadway Cosmetic Dentistry in Tarry- town, which opened in June 2018, is part by Barrett Seaman given time. The rest will presumably of Dr. Patel’s expansion project, marking be out with clients. the third location he currently operates, What is it they say in the real estate busi- Pending architectural approval with other practices in Mt. Vernon and ness? “Location, location, location?” That is and permits, the new office will be Brewster. He has recently welcomed a new what Coldwell Banker, a major player in the open later in the spring, about when member to his team of specialists. “I’m rivertowns’ real estate market, got when it the housing market perks up again. happy to say that my daughter, Amrita, is signed a lease recently for office space just How busy they will be depends on now part of my practice, focusing on re- off the corner of Broadway and Main Street what the market is like. ”We’re go- storative and cosmetic dentistry. She comes in Tarrytown. The office will be responsible ing to find out this spring,” said to us from New York University College for sales there and in neighboring Sleepy Bucci. of Dentistry but her undergraduate stud- Hollow, markets until now largely cov- (L-R:) Coldwell Banker Regional President Joe Last year, Tarrytown held up rela- ies were done right here — at the former ered by the firm’s main rivertowns office in Valvano with agent Dan Bucci. tively well because prices tended to Marymount College. My family knows Dobbs Ferry. be more attractive than in neighbor- this town very well, as we live only 15 min- The new office, which will replace what The space will not be the usual array of ing villages. But this year will be the first- utes away,” said Dr. Patel. had been the public face of The New York cubicles one expects to see in a real estate time homeowners and prospective buyers Research has shown that good oral health Bridge Authority, across the street from office but a rather more hospitable arrange- will feel the full impact of the reassessment plays a key role in good bodily health, a Lefteris Restaurant, will include Tarrytown’s ment that will have a lounge and coffee and the loss of the state and local tax deduc- fact not lost on Dr. Patel. own Dan Bucci, who was last year’s num- station up front and high top desks where tion. Still, the rivertowns continue to ben- “My practice has twin goals: to edu- ber one-producing agent in the Tarrytown clients can look at brochures for prospec- efit from young families moving up from cate patients on the importance of good school district. tive housing. While there may be as many the city to take advantage of more space, oral hygiene; and to place an emphasis on “I was born and raised here,” said Bucci. as 15 agents working out of the office, typi- decent public schools and proximity to the preventive dentistry, so that patients need “This has been my backyard forever.” cally only about four will be on hand at any Hudson River. minimal treatments,” he said.

8 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Mercy Offers to Take in As Many As 2,500 College of New Rochelle Students—But Not in Dobbs Ferry by Barrett Seaman rently, Mercy gives out about $34 million their reunions going forward. After all, ev- announcement,” said Hall, “was to the in financial aid—half of it need-based. All ery new, loyal alum deserves the opportu- mayors of our two adjacent villages (Dobbs When the College of New Rochelle of this will be managed under the watch- nity to reconnect with classmates and be- Ferry and Irvington) to assure them that (CNR) announced last month that it ful eye of the New York State Department come a potential donor. this did not mean increased traffic. The would close its doors at the end of this of Education and the relevant accrediting What the expansion does not mean, new students will most likely matriculate at summer, as many as 3,000 undergradu- agencies. according to Hall, is an expansion of the Mercy’s Bronx and Manhattan campuses. ates were seemingly rendered academically How much this act of charity will cost student body on the main Dobbs Ferry Dobbs Ferry campus,” he said, “is at rela- homeless. To the rescue came Mercy Col- Mercy ultimately depends on how many campus. tive capacity now.” lege, with a promise to absorb any and all students take them up on the offer. In ad- “Among the first calls I made after the CNR students in good standing into its dition to the prospect of a seamless tran- own programs so that they may graduate sition, they may find additional incentive on time. from Mercy’s tuition rate, which is slightly The plan had been formulating ever since lower than what they were paying at CNR. the college’s financial woes first surfaced a While Mercy’s operating costs may go up few years ago, but it will still be no easy on account of the arrangement, they are trick. New Rochelle has some academic not taking on any of CNR’s financial debts, programs—as well as the requisite faculty estimated at more than $30 million. to teach those courses—that Mercy doesn’t. What Mercy does get from the arrange- While Mercy has a nursing program, for ment is an opportunity to jump start some example, it does not have the second-de- academic programs, like the nursing and gree program in nursing offered by CNR. liberal arts offerings that would otherwise Nor does it have a School of New Resourc- take years to develop from scratch. Said es, a liberal arts program focused on critical Mercy President Dr. Timothy Hall, “We thinking, writing and speaking that cur- will be working very fast to seek approval rently enrolls about 700 students at CNR’s for new programs that will then become Rosa Parks campus in Harlem. permanent.” To accomplish that, Mercy plans to hire The college will also inherit New Ro- some of the CNR faculty members and chelle’s alumni base. To win their loyalty, possibly to lease former CNR classrooms. Mercy is reaching out to CNR graduates to It will also have to accommodate the schol- ascertain who and what traditions should arship needs of the new students. Cur- be honored and how best to incorporate

www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 The Hudson Independent 9 Neighbors Link Supports Residents of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown by Jan Kaderly residents have to be on alert and ready want to return. for the worst. If they are apprehended by During her 15-year tenure, Bracco has It’s 10 a.m. and Elizabeth Mastro- ICE, they would need to activate their more than quadrupled the size of the or- polo, Esq. is on her fourth call of the emergency plan, call the guardian who ganization and opened new offices in Yon- day. This conversation went well; it was will take care of their children, be ready kers and, now, Ossining. Their original straightforward. An Ossining resident to clearly summon their legal rights, have site and current headquarters is located in was applying to renew her Legal Perma- the phone numbers of legitimate legal Mount Kisco. Less than two years old, the nent Resident Card. One of Mastropo- support at hand, and above all, make new Ossining office is already constrained lo’s earlier calls was not so easy. sure not to write any incorrect informa- as the demand for services increases. With Mastropolo along with Karin Ander- Elizabeth Mastropolo, Esq. with Alex Fuentes and tion on an official form that could be a background in finance and 12 years in the son Ponzer, Esq, are the lead attorneys family. construed as false. corporate sector, Bracco expanded the or- in Neighbors Link Community Law In 2018 alone, Neighbors Link con- ganization’s footprint to Ossining after two Practice located in Ossining. Mastropolo After years of work obtaining records, ducted dozens of “Know Your Rights” and years of building deep stakeholder support and Anderson lead the team of paralegals filing affidavits and letters on Alex’s behalf other community engagement programs for among 30 community and immigrant lead- and volunteers who manage almost 280 im- and preparing testimony, Mastropolo took more than 2,400 residents. The Neighbors ers. Bracco’s vision is to “integrate the whole migration cases, the result of a massive in- Alex’s case to trial in 2018. He was granted Link Community Law Practice handled 172 community, not just immigrants.” Prior to crease in demand for quality legal services. cancellation of removal and will be eligible complex legal cases and helped 125 people the opening of the new location, Neighbors More than 100 of these are urgent cases to for a green card when a visa becomes avail- receive legal assistance applying for U.S. citi- Link had been providing workforce devel- defend people who were being deported, able. This success allows Alex to remain in zenship or Deferred Action for Childhood opment and parent education programs in many involving vulnerable children. the United States with his wife and children. Arrivals (DACA) status. Ossining for several years. Navigating government services is for un- In 2017, Pace Community Law Practice Mastropolo is more hopeful now, not be- Neighbors Link received the New York documented residents who can trip a wire merged with Neighbors Link to create the cause of any positive change in immigration Community Trust’s Nonprofit Excellence of immigration enforcement and land in Neighbors Link Community Law Practice. policy or enforcement practice. It’s simpler Award (2016) recognizing the multiple im- deportation proceedings. Through a grant from New York State’s Le- than that: time may be on their side. If the pactful programs, advocacy and volunteer This is exactly what happened to Alex gal Defense Project, Neighbors Link will pace of enforcement proceedings is slow opportunities in its Mt. Kisco location. In who fled violence in his home country of have four full-time attorneys, two paralegals enough, Mastropolo and the Neighbors 2018, Pace Law School’s Law Society hon- Guatemala and arrived in the United States and 11 legal volunteers (nine of which are Link legal team may be able to wind down ored Bracco with its “Persistence Award” in 2002. Alex supported his community, attorneys). Neighbors Link Community the clock, should we have a new federal ad- given to individuals who do not give up in learned English, received his GED and vol- Law Practice will be one of the largest le- ministration in 2020. Waiting it out may be the face of adversity while advocating for unteered at church and his son’s school. Alex gal support systems for immigrants living in the best legal strategy for some of her clients. immigrant rights. turned to an immigration attorney for in- Ossining, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. While the last two years have been dark More than 400 volunteers are the vital formation about legalizing his status in the Over the past two years, fear has gripped and perilous for immigrant communities, links in Neighbors Link’s network of sup- United States. Without his knowledge, that local immigrant communities with news of the offices of Neighbors Link exude open- port that goes into the community and in- immigration attorney placed Alex in depor- immigration stings. Unsuspecting residents ness and joy. When one walks into the vites people into their centers. About 4,000 tation proceedings and swindled him out of are taken away from their families in the Ossining offices, located at 23-25 Spring immigrants are served by Neighbors Link. thousands of dollars. course of daily routines. Undocumented Street, one is bathed in sunlight and sur- rounded by bright and captivating artwork For a Spanish version of this article, please from Latin America. The open architecture visit: thehudsonindependent.com. invites visitors to observe the ESL, parent education and academic support classes, the early childhood center, and various work- Neighbors Link shops. It is clear that, Carola Otero Bracco, 23-25 Spring Street, Ossining For general inquiries, contact Rodolfo Executive Director, and the Neighbors Link Moran at (914) 666-3410 ext. 212 team have mindfully created a space that neighborslink.org/locations/ossining welcomes everyone as they walk through its Volunteers: doors and aims to be a place to which they neighborslink.org/engage/volunteer

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10 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Community Conversation Focuses on Democracy at Warner Library by Robert Kimmel The persons composing the panel have keen understandings of history and how our “It is important to set some time aside and think about What is the meaning of democracy, what democracy was formed. Jessica Hunsberger are its origins, and how is it practiced in the is Chair of the Social Studies Department at what it means to live in a free society and how that can be United States, and other countries across Sleepy Hollow High School. She has been preserved in an ever more complicated world.” the globe? How does it affect you, as an a teacher there for 24 years, and taught AP —Maureen Petry American citizen? These are just a few of courses in government and politics for 20 the questions that will be discussed during a years. She majored in political science at “Community Conversation” at the Warner Colgate University and participated in the his dissertation research for his master’s de- He has also lectured widely on the subject. Library in Tarrytown, Wednesday, April 17, Washington Study Group, whose student gree was on the emergence of democracy in He has served on the graduate faculty for beginning at 7:15 p.m. members attended federal government ac- rural France in the late 19th and early 20th the Ph.D. program in history at Rutgers Warner Library and The Hudson Indepen- tivities including congressional sessions. centuries. Ives related that he “has been very University. dent are jointly presenting the Conversation Upon request, Ms. Hunsberger has select- much involved in my school’s efforts to en- Representing Hackley School will be involving a panel which will examine de- ed a high school student member of Rho courage civil discourse in an incredibly po- Christopher Loomis who teaches U.S. His- mocracy’s origins, its status and challenges. Kappa, the National Social Studies Honor larized time politically.” tory and 20th Century World History to Audience questions will follow the presenta- Society, who is currently in the AP Govern- Long time Tarrytown Historian Richard Upper School Students. He earned his B.A. tion. ment and Politics Class for the panel to get Rose is another member of the panel. Rose in History from Harvard, an M.A. from the “Warner Library is excited to partner a youthful perspective. was also a past President of the Historical University of Virginia and served there as with The Hudson Independentto have a con- Teaching at Dobbs Ferry High School Society Inc., serving Sleepy Hollow and Tar- a teaching assistant in history. He has also versation about democracy,” said Maureen for the past 27 years, Richard Hoffman has rytown. As an educator, Rose also taught taught history and journalism at Stratford Petry, the Library’s Director. “It is impor- educated nearly 2000 students about Amer- both at the high school and college level for Academy in Macon, Georgia. tant to set some time aside and think about ican history, government and economics. 45 years, and was a department chair, and Moderating the panel will be Barrett Sea- what it means to live in a free society and He runs the school’s voter registration drive, continues to teach at the Collegium Pro- man, Chairman of the Editorial Board of how that can be preserved in an ever more and is co-coordinator of the Senior Intern- gram at Westchester Community College. The Hudson Independent. Seaman was with complicated world.” ship Program. Hoffman has frequently vol- Neil M. Maher, an Irvington resident, Time Magazine for 30 years, serving at five The occasion is enabled by a micro-grant unteered as a canvasser and researcher for teaches environmental and political his- bureaus in the United States and abroad. from Humanities New York whose mission national and local election campaigns. He tory on the undergraduate and graduate During the Reagan administration, he re- is to “strengthen civil society and the bonds holds an A.B. degree from Harvard and a levels as an associate professor of history in ported for Time from Washington. He also of community, using the humanities to fos- master’s degree from Indiana University. the Federated History Department at the served as Special Projects Editor at Time ter engaged inquiry and dialogue around Another local panelist, Matthew Ives has New Jersey Institute of Technology and before retiring in 2001. Seaman has also social and cultural concerns.” Community taught European and World History to stu- Rutgers University, Newark. He received a authored two books and appeared on many Conversations are one of its methods to dents at the Masters School for 22 years and Ph.D. from New York University, following radio and TV shows. have people, “discuss the role democracy was the head of the Masters Upper School graduation from Dartmouth College. He is Attendance is free; all are welcome to at- plays in their lives as members of local, na- for five years. He did his graduate work in the author of two books and has received tend and join in the community conversa- tional, and global communities.” history at the University of Maryland, and awards for his work on conservation history. tion.

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in Tarrytown. R $1,500. everyone to enjoy while we race the rubber bracelet can be purchased. At the Y tent,

The event marks the B The two big ducks. We could not do this leis, popcorn and other goodies will be 12th consecutive year Y duckies seen handed out by the Family YMCA’s manage- that the Rotary Club strolling through ment and staff. Attendees who want to have of the Tarrytowns’ Duck the park have tra- their photos taken with Waldo the Great Derby, and the Family ditionally been an Pyrenees will have that opportunity at the YMCA at Tarrytown’s Healthy important part of the tent, and Princess Leia and Han Solo are Kids Day have joined forces to of- day, and the two women Rotary also expected to make an appearance. fer children and grown-ups a fun-filled and members hidden inside the yellow feathered The Y is getting a helping hand again exciting experience. costumes are largely responsible for having this year from Education First (EF) Music heard throughout the park will organized the initial Derby and maintaining without Hope Hose students who will be assisting with the provide the rhythm for the Y Dance group it each year. and Conqueror Fire hous- carnival games. teamed at times with the Y Troup, young- Mimi Godwin brought the Duck Derby es. The firefighters are the real Other Healthy Kids Day goings-on in- sters aged seven through their teens. Perfor- idea to the local Rotary Club more than a reason this event is so successful. We truly clude the presence of a library therapy dog mances will include break dancing, hip hop, dozen years ago. JoAnne Murray has been appreciate all they do.” and its owner, to promote reading and li- and contemporary lyrical steps. Mini-dance instrumental in organizing it annually, and Tarrytown Fire Department’s Hope Hose brary events, by the Warner Library. FURR clinics will also be offered. both women have worked with other Rotary and Conqueror Companies keep the water 911 will offer assistance to those consider- Along with applause for those perfor- members to promote the ducky adoptions, in Andre Brook flowing swiftly downstream ing kitten and cat adoptions, and Fidelis mances, cheers and shouts of encourage- the proceeds of which go “directly back to during the races by rigging a guillotine to Continued on page 25

12 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Watercooler Heard Around the Watercooler by Maria Ann Roglieri Erenberg, and to the following students tive urban forest management. Irvington who received awards in recognition of their was recognized because it met the program’s outstanding science research: four requirements: a tree board or depart- Irvington High Wins AP Computer Stella Vercesi, Ella McGovern, Samantha ment, a tree-care ordinance, an annual com- Science Female Diversity Award Livingston, Matthew Silver, Maya Mill- munity forestry budget of at least $2 per stein, Eliza Grose, Anna Lazin. Additional capita and an Arbor Day observance and Irvington High School has earned the award recipients Stella Vercesi, Helen Te- proclamation. College Board’s AP Computer Science Fe- jada, Emma Guarnieri, Casey Oppenheim, Trees planted and well maintained off er male Diversity Award for achieving high fe- Tess Kaplan, and Molly Brennan (who has many benefi ts to a community: they not male representation in Advanced Placement also won a spot to compete at the Interna- only beautify the neighborhood and in- Computer Science A for 2018. Irvington tional Genius Olympiad.) crease property values but they also reduce High School was one of 685 (out of the home cooling costs, remove air pollutants mortality and value of care. Th e site also di- 18,000+) secondary schools worldwide that Congratulations to Sleepy Hollow and provide habitat for wildlife. rectly compares performance measure infor- off er AP courses to win the award. Musicians mation related to heart attack, heart failure, Phelps Hospital Receives Highest pneumonia, surgery and other conditions. SH High Science Research Students Sleepy Hollow High School musicians Rating in Westchester Daniel Blum, President and CEO of Win Awards at WESEF Martin Povman, Sarah Clayton, and San Phelps said, “We are elated and incredibly Leviatin were selected from among students Phelps received a four-star rating from the proud to receive a four-star rating through Congratulations to the 14 Sleepy Hol- from nearly 100 New York State school dis- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS and Hospital Compare, establishing low High School students who competed tricts to participate in the 2019 New York (CMS), a part of the federal Department of Phelps as the highest rated hospital in West- in the Regeneron Westchester Science and School Band Directors Association Sympo- Health and Human Services. Phelps, part of chester County. We have an exceptional Engineering Fair (WESEF) on March 16 sium. All performed on March 2 and 3rd in the Northwell Health System, received the staff of physicians and professional employ- at Sleepy Hollow High School (SHHS). Liverpool in the honors band. highest rating (rated 4 out 5 stars) of hos- ees who are expert in their care, and unsur- Approximately 600 students from West- pitals in Westchester County from Hospital passed in their caring. Our investment in chester and Putnam counties competed in Arbor Day Foundation Names Compare, a consumer-oriented website that exceptional people, technology and facilities the event where they presented their science Irvington Tree City USA rates the performance of hospitals nation- assures that we provide the best care avail- research projects and were judged fi ve times wide. able to our patients.” by fi ve diff erent judges. Special congratula- Once again, Irvington was named a 2018 Th e ratings are based on several compo- tions to the SHHS teachers working with Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Founda- nents, including patient surveys, timely and Please send your noteworthy news to mrogli- the students, Michele Zielinski and David tion in honor of its commitment to eff ec- eff ective care, complications, readmissions, [email protected].

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by Char Weigel in Patriots Park with food and merchandise, as well as a main event tent for author readings and presentations. On April 3, the Headless Horseman will gallop into Philipsburg Manor will host Pinkster, a re-creation the Old Dutch Church Burying Ground. This time, of the colonial African and cross-cultural celebration, he’ll be searching for a slice of birthday cake instead and feature Michael Twitty, African-American and of Ichabod Crane. County Executive George Latimer Jewish author of The Cooking Gene and winner of the will be on hand to celebrate Washington Irving’s birth- 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award. day and officially launch the bicentennial of the publi- Mystery story fans will listen to authors at the Old cation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Dutch Church and visit with a costumed interpreter Latimer is the Honorary Chair of a Bicentennial at Irving’s grave in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Over 30 Committee comprised of the villages of Sleepy Hol- authors and poets will read throughout the day at the low, Tarrytown and Irvington and a number of local Hudson Valley Writers Center with a keynote reading cultural and historical non-profits. The bicentennial by acclaimed poet Ilya Kaminsky. All events are free. commemorates Irving’s collection of short stories, The The Lit Fest is looking for volunteers, pop-up vendors, Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., that was pub- literary musical acts and sponsors. Email ask@sleepy- lished from 1819 to 1820, and included “The Legend hollowlitfest.org. of Sleepy Hollow.” Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Irvington will host Latimer will unveil the celebration’s logo and pre- another unique bicentennial program: “Everybody’s view events running from May 2019 to December Reading ‘The Legend.’” Sponsored by Warner Library 2020. Events will include the First Annual Sleepy and The Historical Society Serving Sleepy Hollow Hollow Film Festival, an academic conference, special and Tarrytown. These single session “book clubs” will walking tours and lectures, and scores of other activi- be held in venues around the villages and across the ties celebrating Irving and “The Legend.” County during 2019 and 2020. Participants will be The first official bicentennial event will be the Sleepy able to pick up a free copy of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Lit Fest on Saturday, May 18. Krista Mad- Hollow” in Spanish or English at Warner Library. sen, Managing Director of the Hudson Valley Writers Registration is free and open for sessions on June 11 Center, one of the Lit Fest sponsors, said, “We are cel- at 2:30 p.m. (Warner Library), June 23 at 2:30 p.m. ebrating Irving’s vibrant and democratic literary legacy (The Historical Society), and a special read-aloud on with a fun, family-friendly festival. The Lit Fest offers July 18 at 7 p.m. (Warner Library). More sessions are something for readers and writers of all ages and across being scheduled for Christ Episcopal Church (where genres.” Irving worshipped), Sunnyside (Irving’s home), Sleepy The Lit Fest will feature a literary exploration of “Ir- Hollow Cemetery (Irving’s final resting place), the Old ving culture” along the path of Ichabod Crane’s wild Dutch Church (an inspiration for “The Legend”) and ride to escape the Headless Horseman. The Music Hall more sites to come. To register or book a session for Academy at the Tarrytown Music Hall will stage theat- your venue/site, contact [email protected]. rical workshops on fairy tales targeted to younger chil- The Sketchbook is full of music and merriment, leg- dren, while Jazz Forum Arts will offer a spoken word ends and laughter as well as tales of ghosts, goblins and open mik for teens as well as literary and musical acts. fairies. The 200th anniversary celebration promises to Warner Library will host a bilingual, multi-arts pro- offer all that and much more. For more information gram and book signing. A vendor village will be set up and updates, visit www.headlesshorseman.org.

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a series of ex- 1835 quickly became a money pit as he realized his vi- the original, Irving often commutes to the city – easier cerpts we will run monthly from a new introduction writ- sion of converting “the little nookery” into a romantic now by that infernal train, to be sure – to meet with ten for a timeless classic. The following comes from Sleepy amalgam of influences from its Dutch roots to his Eu- his publisher or attend to the estate of John Jacob As- Hollow resident Krista Madsen’s introduction in the 2017 ropean travels. tor for which he is named executor. His letters note his reissue of The Sketch Book called The Legend of Sleepy Hol- Upon Irving’s latest return from another ambassador- exhaustion as he produces new works and edits old ones low and Other Stories from Race Point Publishing. The ship in Spain, he realizes his house requires more room for the 15 volumes. “Altogether, I have had more toil of book is available at the Hudson Valley Writers Center. for his relatives and the staff tending to them and the head and figging of the pen for the last 18 months than working farm. Renovations cap off an extension with a in any other period of my life, and have been once or by Krista Madsen whimsical cupola. Despite his status as a lifelong bach- twice fearful my health might become deranged, but it elor (in his 20s, Irving had lost his teenage fiancée to has held out marvelously; and now I hope to be able By the late 1840s, Washington Irving’s idyllic Sun- tuberculosis), his life seems quite crowded. Irving is to ease off in my toils, and to pass my time at home as nyside estate overlooking the widest “Tappan Zee” ex- the youngest of eight surviving siblings who all “have a usual,” he wrote. panse of the Hudson at the border of Tarrytown and boatload of children,” says Historic Hudson Valley his- Irving’s ideal scenario of passing time as usual in- Irvington is disturbed by work. Crews are extending the torian Michael Lord, citing brother Ebenezer, for one, volves writing until noon, napping on the curtained shore with landfill to make way for the steam engine with 13 of his own offspring. In Sunnyside’s parlor, daybed behind his desk among the books, enjoying his train line that will eventually connect Manhattan to there’s a fortepiano for the five nieces who live there at nieces and nephews, and rolling his favorite chair out Albany, barrel through Irving’s view, rumble his walls, one point and a flute for “Uncle Wash.” It’s a wonder to the side porch to bask in the view of the Palisades. and sound its “infernal alarum,” as the author puts it. the man gets anything done. It’s worth noting that the completion of the Erie Canal On the other end of his acreage, a new aqueduct tunnel Notable as the first American author to make a living also makes for a busier, louder river, but this letter relays transports drinking water from the Croton Dam to the authoring, Irving’s wealth is never so great that he can only tranquility: “From the piazza I have several charm- staggeringly expanding city 25 miles south. stop doing just that. In 1846, Publisher G.P. Putnam ing views of the Tappan Zee and the hills beyond, all Irving, in his mid-60s, writes to his sister in England contracts with him to reissue his complete works in 15 set, as it were, in verdant frames; and I am never tired of of the “strange world” their downtown birthplace had volumes over a period of two years. This will include sitting there in my old Voltaire chair, of a long summer become, exponentially growing in his lifetime into “re- The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., originally morning, with a book in my hand, sometimes reading, ally now one of the most racketing cities in the world.” self-published stories and essays written from abroad sometimes musing, and sometimes dozing, and mixing Irving had opted instead to craft a retreat – his only that made him a household name when they started all up in a pleasant dream.” adulthood residence in America – in the dreamy region appearing as a serial 30 years prior. that had tugged at him as a teen, when he explored Laboring on the Putnam revised Sketch Book at his Krista Madsen is Managing Director of the Hudson here with his Tarrytown friend James K. Paulding. The beloved Sunnyside, adding an introduction, some foot- Valley Writers Center and an active member of the Sleepy rundown two-room Dutch farmhouse he purchased in notes and a few old but unseen additional pieces to Hollow Lit Fest Steering Committee.

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www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 Th e Hudson Independent 15 The Gluten-Free Skinny, A Steady, Reliable and Healthy Diet Plan by Linda Viertel As Roglieri states in Easier said than done, this advice with a set of simple directives: her introduction, “All but Roglieri gives you “the don’t skip meals, eat smaller portions, leave “You are what you eat,” but for those suf- the work has been done skinny” on exactly how the table when you are done, use smaller fering from celiac disease, gluten intoler- for you – best health she did it and how you can plates, weigh your protein, and make sure ance or gluten allergy, eating can become a practices, talking to glu- too. She lists the “good” or vegetables and fruits make up half of what landmine of difficulties. Whether dining at ten-free specialists (doc- “complex” carbs as well as you eat. home, in restaurants or in friends’ homes, tors, nutritionists etc.), the “bad” or “simple carbs,” The Gluten-Free Skinnyprovides breakfast there is always the challenge of staying true finding the best gluten the “good fats” and super- lunch and dinner suggestions and, ever the to your dietary needs. But, help is on the free foods to eat.” Begin- foods (multiple vegetables, detail-oriented professor, Roglieri provides way with gluten-free guides, published by ning with her analysis fish, seeds and nut choices) shopping lists. She knows what it’s like Mari Productions, LLC in Sleepy Hollow of the gut’s microbiome rich in micronutrients. Al- not to have sugar, so she provides “swaps” (theglutenfreeguides.com). and possible inflamma- ready, readers can see their (agave, raw honey, coconut sugar) as well These guides, written by local resident, tion, she emphasizes the choices abounding and not as swaps for crackers, rice and pasta. Her Maria Roglieri, Ph.D., provide tips for importance of a healthy feel constrained by a limited optional Jumpstart 21-day meal plan gives gluten-free travelers in multiple cities and digestive system in diet. specific meal plans as suggestions for break- Maria Roglieri, Ph.D. countries. Her newest addition is a well- regulating metabolism, Roglieri is a big fan of fast, lunch, snacks and dinner. researched, definitive guide to gluten-free supporting immune whole grains (not refined A world traveler, Roglieri’s recipes hail weight-loss, The Gluten Free Skinny, a com- systems, and preventing multiple asthma, ones, which strip grains of their nutrients in from Italy, India, Spain, France, Morocco, pilation of informative details on how to allergies and other related medical con- the milling process) and educates her read- Thailand and Turkey. She has included reci- lose weight on a gluten-free diet. Her own ditions, not to mention increasing brain ers on why this ancient form of nutrition pes from Martha’s Vineyard, New York and experience as a 16-year gluten-free celiac health. has provided health benefits for thousands D.C. as well, a full panoply of ethnic and world-traveler and one who has lost weight Processed foods, even pre-packaged of years. Fortunately, these ancient whole American recipes geared toward gluten-free based on her comprehensive knowledge of gluten-free products, make it hard to lose grains, a consistent source of fiber, have gourmet dining, dieting and healthy living the disease, has led to a thoughtful, instruc- weight, she acknowledges. Both have high made a comeback and are readily available in general. tive guide as well as a nutritional blueprint. sugar, thus caloric contents – so steer clear in our markets. One can now buy ama- “The Gluten Free Skinny diet is a slow The book is filled with engaging personal of these foods. Sugar helps these value- ranth, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, whole and steady responsible plan that is intended narratives, historical descriptives of ancient added products taste better, especially oats and others, and create delicious gluten- as a long-term eating lifestyle shift,” states grains, compelling scientific explanations when gluten is taken out of the ingredient free dishes enhanced by herbs and spices, Roglieri. Her maintenance plan gives lon- and recipes that will help those suffering list, so it’s always best to prepare your own fresh vegetables and protein. In doing so, ger-term suggestions, cookbooks to read, from gluten intolerance choose foods wisely whole food, choosing fruit and vegetable- you will be adding antioxidants, nutrient- and guidelines to follow. Her energy and with the goal of losing weight. Roglieri is oriented, grain-based dishes. “The secret to rich, heart healthy and anti-inflammatory commitment are infectious, so whether you full of gentle advice about staying healthy gluten-free weight loss is food that is high foods to your diet. are gluten-free and need support or want and eating clean while enjoying various in good carbs, good fats, omega 3’s, pro- Exercise is key to weight loss, whether to lose weight on a healthy, clean diet, The food alternatives that will keep weight off tein, fiber, nutrients and gluten-free whole aerobic or muscle-strengthening, which Gluten Free Skinny is a guide that will help and provide for a healthier future. grains,” she notes. Roglieri emphasizes. But, she supplements you accomplish your goal.

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Every year it’s a different team, a dif- Irvington graduated four seniors last year finals by holding their opponent to four ence, netted 16 points and was the tourna- ferent process,” Mascone said. “It took a lit- who were such an essential part of the girls’ fourth-quarter points. After reaching the ment’s Most Valuable Player. tle adjusting to the tempo we play. We had a basketball program that they were known as state championship game each of the previ- The team’s selflessness was reflected in one lot of young girls. I think our preseason was the Core Four. ous two seasons only to be turned away, they extraordinary statistic. Assists were recorded one of the best we ever had. Everyone really Its new starting lineup included Mia Mas- found a way to play a near-perfect game. on 21 of the 26 field goals scored in the bought into what we were saying, the work cone, a senior forward who needed to re- In the end, they produced memories to championship game. ethic we talked about.” gain her footing after losing last season to last a lifetime. In the end, Irvington thrived on proving After Maher earned her sixth state cham- a major knee injury, a junior point guard “It definitely will stay with me, not only doubters wrong. pionship, she was asked if it ever gets old. in Abby Conklin and a sophomore center, the wins but the lessons we learned this sea- “I love to hear that kind of stuff,” said “It can’t possibly get old,” she replied. Grace Thybulle. son,” said senior Eva Gilbert. “We weren’t senior Miranda Farman. “When the Core The Bulldogs added icing to their state Perhaps no one outside of Irvington’s favored to win. It shows that with grit and Four left after last year, people didn’t think title cake by claiming the fifth Federation team harbored major expectations, especial- determination and hard work and confi- we were going to amount to much. We to- Cup championship in the school’s history ly after a nine-point loss to Section 1 Class dence in yourself and your teammates, you tally proved them wrong and we amounted with a 47-41 win over Brooklyn Law & B rival Briarcliff early in the schedule. can really do whatever you set your mind to more than in past years. Even if we had Tech March 24 in Glen Falls. Coach Gina Maher and her players to.” more skill in past years, we worked so hard Mascone was named the tournament’s thought otherwise. Maher can recall seeing Irvington’s sharpshooting from beyond this year.” MVP after posting 15 points and six re- something special during an early-season the three-point arc was remarkable as it con- This season meant so much to Mascone, bounds in the title game. Thybulle was se- scrimmage. “We’re going to be all right,” she nected on 11 of 21 attempts in the finale. who severely injured her knee in the open- lected to the all-tournament team after scor- told Barbara Constantine, her long-time as- Conklin coolly sank five three-pointers in ing quarter of the opening game last season. ing 12 points in the clincher and grabbing sistant. finishing with a game-high 20 points in ad- She was determined to make the most of 35 rebounds in two games. Conklin was Irvington was much more than all right, dition to five steals and four assists. Gilbert her last shot and accomplish what others also named to the all-tournament team with defying naysayers and rolling to its sixth also netted five three-pointers in closing thought impossible. 12 points versus Brooklyn Law & Tech. state championship with a 71-38 rout of Section 5 champion Midlakes at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. “Our motto has always been to ‘Hold the Dobbs Ferry Boys Basketball Squad Wins Rope.’ But toward the end of the season we kept saying, ‘Find a way,’’’ said Maher. “They found a way.” First Class B Title in 52 Years They found a way to a glistening 29-1 re- by Tom Pedulla compiled a 21-5 record in advancing to the the fly,” the coach said. state regional final before bowing to over- Damani Fraser, at 6-3, represented a for- Dobbs Ferry boys’ basketball coach Scott powering Center Moriches, 66-42. midable inside presence. His ability to step Patrillo knew there would be inevitable “A special experience for all of us,” said outside to shoot a three-pointer created op- growing pains when the decision was made senior leader Zach Holzman of the team’s portunities inside for teammates. to promote a group of sophomores to the magical ride. “We’re all family on the team The gritty Holzman displayed natural varsity three years ago. He was more than and every player and coach worked hard to leadership as a sophomore and continued ready to endure those, convinced there achieve our goal of a Gold Ball.” to evolve into that role. Emilio Nolasco, Come browse our selection of would be a significant reward. Seven seniors will graduate knowing they Tevaun Holness and Patrick Straub were hand-selected books, “We knew there was something special made an indelible mark on the program. dynamic coming off the bench. about them,” Patrillo said. “It’s something Dimaunie Meredith will go on to play in Holzman undoubtedly spoke for every- unique cards and more! we’ve been building as a group for a few college after providing one spectacular one when he said, “To have the season Open seven days a week. years.” play after another. He routinely finished in that we did and overcome the odds is an Perhaps even Patrillo and his players nev- double figures in points and rebounds. “He achievement I will never forget.” Ten Washington Ave., Pleasantville, NY er imagined how grand the reward would was our go-to player,” Patrillo said. “He’s a The future appears to be bright with six Across from the Burns Film Center be. highlight film.” juniors returning. The group is led by Les- The Eagles secured the Gold Ball as Sec- Point guard Jack Baglieri orchestrated the ter McCarthy, who topped a balanced at- 914.769.8322 tion 1 Class B champions, the school’s first offense as the point guard. “He was like a tack this season by averaging 12.7 points sta @pleasantvillebooks.com such boys basketball title in 52 years. They coach on the floor, able to fix everything on per game.

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18 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com The Hudson Independent looks at the prospects for local soft- Local High School Softball/Baseball Previews ball and baseball teams as the spring seasons get underway. by Tom Pedulla that we will be able to do that.” – Campbell Top newcomers: Catcher Eva Poll. tinue to grow and provide quality innings. Key to success: After being its own worst Outlook: “We’re hoping to be a little bit SOFTBALL IRVINGTON enemy in the past, Sleepy Hollow must look better than .500 this year because we are a Coach: Martin Resendiz to keep errors to a minimum. relatively young team.” – Frolo DOBBS FERRY Top returning players: Left fi elder Natalie Outlook: “One of my goals for the team Coach: Kim Reznicek D’Amelio, shortstop Eva Gilbert, fi rst base- is a .500 record. It would be a tall task to ac- IRVINGTON Top returning players: Th ird baseman man Emily Hanlon, catcher Julia Weber. complish, but I do think it’s realistic.” Coach: Michael DiNardo Emma LaBella, fi rst baseman Jeanne Long- Top newcomers: Infi elder/outfi elder Ruby – Giuliano Top returning players: Outfi elder Cris worth, catcher Sky Piacentino, shortstop Hanna, infi elder Isabella Moyer. D’Amelio, right-hander Brandon Gallagher, Ashley Polimeno. Key to success: Unproven pitchers will be BASEBALL left fi elder Trygve Ordahl, left-hander Evan Top newcomers: Second baseman Saman- asked to make steady progress. Panjwani, Right-hander Liam Toolan. tha Arone, pitcher Gabriella Bonilla. Outlook: “I don’t want to use the word DOBBS FERRY Top newcomers: Middle infi elder Jake Key to success: Much is being asked of Bo- ‘rebuilding,’ but it’s defi nitely going to be a Coach: Frank Adamo Bryant, infi elder Dylan Grande, outfi elder nilla, an eighth grader who will be expected learning year for us. Our aim is to be com- Top returning players: Left-hander Na- Luke Schrader. to regularly take the ball. Th en again, she petitive within the section.” – Resendiz thaniel Bloom, outfi elder Brian Dubilier, Key to success: Th e Bulldogs must replace possesses uncommon leadership and poise left-hander Zachary Holzman, second base- a good deal of hitting and pitching lost to for her age. MASTERS man Th omas Ritch, right-hander Andrew graduation last year. Outlook: “We only have 11 players, but Coach: Shannon Nicholson Schwabe, shortstop Tyler Sepinski. Outlook: “We’re a young team with many they are eleven that are committed to being Top returning players: Infi elder Sophia Top newcomers: Roster stacked with re- new parts. But if we all blend together, we successful. I hope that work ethic will help us Herzberg, outfi elder Stellar Son, catcher Re- turning players. will be very successful. We should be able to be successful.” – Reznicek becca Wachen. Key to success: Th e ability to develop compete for a league title and peak at sec- Top newcomer: Infi elder Celia Torino. pitchers who can provide quality innings will tionals.” – DiNardo HACKLEY Key to success: Although a young team, determine how high the Eagles can fl y. Coach: Diane Campbell players show a willingness to learn from mis- Outlook: “I would like to see us make a MASTERS Top returning players: Th ird baseman takes and make corrections. deeper playoff run than we have in the past Coach: Dale Mueller Lauren Ahearn, fi rst baseman Isla Parton, Outlook: “I want to get all of the players couple of years.” – Adamo Top returning players: Th ird baseman catcher Abby Schiller, right-hander Dana on the same page from Day One and keep Marcus Diaz, shortstop Carter Myers- Van Buren, Centerfi elder Emmy Wenstrup. communication clear between all players and HACKLEY Brown, pitcher-catcher August Peterson, in- Top newcomers: Infi elder-outfi elder Ash- coaches.” – Nicholson Coach: Steve Frolo fi elder Justin Small. ley Morgner, shortstop Destiny Stevens. Top returning players: Shortstop Peter Top newcomers: Left-hander-centerfi eld- Key to success: Van Buren pitched Hack- SLEEPY HOLLOW Clyne, right-hander Alex Kaloupoutis, cen- er Harrison Blueweiss, right-hander Aidan ley to the Ivy League championship game Coach: Anthony Giuliano terfi elder Jason Mark, second baseman Tyler McLaren. last year. She is overpowering. Top returning players: Th ird baseman O’Brien. Key to success: Veteran nucleus must fi nd Outlook: “My expectation is that we take Emma Briante, outfi elder Peyton Koch, Top newcomers: Outfi elder Mitch Ein- ways to win some of the close games that the league this year and go to the champion- right-hander Delilah McCarthy, infi elder horn, catcher Matthew Zampolin were lost last spring. ship game and win. I think we’re that good Kelsey Santana. 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Hollow. “This will be our 10th annual 10k race, Running for a Good Cause so it will be an anniversary celebration,” said In 2018, the organization raised $40,000, Ruppel. “It’s a really fun event because a lot and this year it has already given $20,000, of people dress up in costumes for it. We are which was raised from the 10k race that was looking to making it extra special this year.” held last October in Sleepy Hollow. “Since For more information, visit: www.river- we started, we have raised and donated townrunners.org. $325,000,” he added. Ruppel lauded the support that organiza- Sports Previews tion receives from local business sponsors, Continued from page 19 including Phelps Hospital and Prestige Consumer Healthcare, as well as the Sleepy Outlook: “We had a pretty strong year in Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon runners preparing for the race on Saturday, March 23. Hollow village government, including May- 2018. I expect something very similar this or Ken Wray and the trustees, as well as the year.” – Mueller by W.B. King thon in 2011 had around 400 entrants. police department and the volunteer fire de- This year’s event had runners from ages partment and ambulance corps. SLEEPY HOLLOW Despite being a cold, windy day, roughly 18 to 70 participating. Their entry fees are “We really value their support and couldn’t Coach: Ryan O’Rourke 860 runners participated in this year’s Sleepy donated to local causes, explained Ruppel, do it without them,” he said. Top returning players: Centerfielder Jack- Hollow Half Marathon, which took place who added that Rivertown Runners is a vol- The 2019 Half Marathon winners were son Many, third baseman Luke McCarthy, on Saturday March 23. Organized by the unteer organization. Rivertown Runners members Shanna Beair- shortstop Manny Perez, right-hander An- Rivertown Runners, the event has grown “The money we raised is distributed sto and Abe Falek. Ruppel explained that drew Walek. so much in recent years that it might soon through the RTR Outreach Fund, a sepa- aside from bragging rights, they each won Top newcomers: Catcher Manny Abreu, prove difficult to secure a spot. rate group, that donates the money to local a watch courtesy of Harnick Bros. Jewelers, right-hander Devin Betheja, second base- “We had about 185 people sign up the day charities, such as the Kids’ Club of Tarry- located on Main Street in Tarrytown. man Patrick Smith. of the race and we were just about maxxed town and Sleepy Hollow, the Community Looking forward, Ruppel has his sights set Key to success: Players have the talent to out because there were so many people run- Food Pantry in Tarrytown, RSHM LIFE on the popular Sleepy Hollow Halloween succeed. They must develop the confidence ning,” said Rivertown Runners President, Center, Neighborhood House in Tarry- 10k race scheduled for October 26, 2019. needed to compete at a high level. Todd Ruppel, a 32-year resident of Sleepy town, Friends of the Rockefellers Preserve, The Headless Horsemen opens the race and Outlook: “If all goes well, we can compete Hollow, who added that the first half mara- among others,” said Ruppel, whose day job throughout the course, runners are spooked for a league title.” – O’Rourke

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What is “a Person?” being that has reason and reflection and Village trustees may be ensnarled for can consider itself as itself…,” or Immanuel weeks if not months in debates about how Kant, for whom creativity was the basis of big a parking lot should be, but it took human intrinsic worth. For others, a per- them less than ten minutes to settle a ques- son had to have the capacity for thought, tion that has intrigued philosophers for reason, reflection and self-awareness. For thousands of years: what is the definition Soren Kierkegaard, it was the freedom to of a “person?” act and to feel—and to do so with passion. Until mid-March, Irvington’s Zoning But when it came to the village zoning Code said the definition “includes a corpo- code, the new definition for a person was ration as well as an individual.” That might “an individual as well as a corporation, be consistent with the Supreme Court’s partnership, firm, association, joint ven- Solidarity Rally: A solidarity rally was held March 17 in Tarrytown for the vic- ruling in the Citizens United case, but it ture and organization of any type.” tims of the terrorist attack in New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque. would surely not satisfied John Locke, who The vote in favor was unanimous. —Photo by Andrew Courtney defined a person as “a thinking, intelligent

the rivertowns. “’Wow, we really hope you chelle. Jack, 14, and Henry, 12, are already has been asked to emcee a reprise of Irving- Our Neighbor move to Irvington,’ they said. We came into theater in the village as members of ton’s Halloween bands performing onstage Continued from page 7 and visited and fell in love with the town,” the Clocktower Players, of which Lobel is a at Town Hall Theater April 26. It’s a good recalled Lobel. “It’s really like a gem.” board member. Last year, life got even bus- bet that the stand-up comic version of Rich with a group that included one of Kelly’s Originally from Great Neck on Long ier as the Lobels got a dog, Phoebe, a mixed Lobel will make an appearance that night. best friends from high school who had Island’s North Shore, his family gradually lab with a little Chow thrown in. Phoebe Though Rhinoceros did not, in the end, since moved to the village. She and others followed him to Westchester; his parents requires morning walks on the Old Croton win The Strawberry Festival, the play-writ- in the group extolled the virtues of life in now live in Hastings, his sister in New Ro- Aqueduct before Lobel has to race down to ing Lobel is likely to reappear as well. “I the train and recommence his day job as a didn’t grow up saying ‘I’m going to be a zoning lawyer. playwright,’ he said. “But I am creative.” HAPPY SPRING SALE! Chances are Lobel’s visibility will increase Asked if there are other plays lurking in % 25% o complete set of prescription frame in Irvington. He hasn’t been tapped, yet, there, he smiled as he confessed, “I think and lenses for any student with mention of 25 for a role in village zoning issues, but he there are.” OFF! this ad (cannot be combined with any other o ers or insurance) Got an Event to promote? Post It Free on our Events Calendar Go to: thehudsonindependent.com & Click on “EVENTS” in the Navigation bar at top

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22 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Food for Thought ChuChok Thai in Sleepy Hollow: Authentic and Delicious by Linda Viertel sauce, as are the pan-fried chive dumplings curry paste with string beans (the Chinese infl uence). Crispy veggie rolls and kaffi r lime leaves becomes hai cuisine is a complex medley of are accompanied by plum sauce while fresh ethereal when crisp pork belly tastes – sour, sweet, spicy and salty - summer rolls, rice paper fi lled with lettuce, is the main ingredient. Chu- T and chef/owner Sirirut Sompongpiput fresh tofu, onion, carrot, mint and basil, are Chok’s classic medium spicy (nicknamed Noi), has mastered this unique accompanied by peanut dipping sauce. Both Th ai green curry brims with culinary art. She and her husband, Sean are perfect vegetarian choices. eggplant, bamboo shoots, ba- Smith, have just opened ChuChok Thai in Chicken potstickers (6), fi lled with chives, sil, all swimming in a delicate Sleepy Hollow, and, together, they are provid- ginger and chicken have a delicate crisp bot- coconut milk broth – try it ChuChok ing the rivertowns with a winning, authentic tom and the perfect smooth “skins.” Meat with chicken or shrimp. For taste of home-style Thai cooking vastly more eaters will enjoy the grilled beef meatballs, an unusual taste, the massa- Right to Left: Chef/owner Sirirut Sompongpiput (nick- complex and subtle than any average Thai chicken satay (grilled chicken on skewers) or man curry combines Middle named Noi) and her husband, Sean Smith. eat-in or takeout venue. steamed roasted pork buns. Eastern spices – cardamom, Recently arrived residents of Ossining, Th ai salads pay great attention to taste and cinnamon, cloves, star anise, bay leaves, made drinks include the sweet and addictive Noi, who grew up cooking in her native texture, fi lled as they are with fresh and aro- nutmeg and mace – in a divine aromatic Th ai iced tea or Th ai iced coff ee. And, for land, then working in New York City Th ai matic ingredients. A delicious signature is coconut milk-based broth that bathes pota- an authentic dessert, Noi’s blue pea coconut restaurants, and Sean, a TV video editor, the spicy green papaya salad (shredded green toes, onions and peanuts – best served with sticky rice with sesame seeds is made with were eager to partner in opening their eat- papaya with string bean, peanuts, tomato in chicken. dried blue pea fl owers from her family’s farm ery in the Hudson Valley’s welcoming and a chili lime garlic dressing). And for a special Th ai soups are legendary, and at Chu- in Th ailand. (You can see a jar of fl owers on burgeoning restaurant world. ChuChok’s treat, try lab gai – a ground chicken salad Chok Tom Yum Koon (shrimp, scallion, the counter.). menu evidences all the color, taste, texture, with crispy rice, red onions, scallion, mint mushroom and cilantro) complement Noi’s Th ree house-made condiments grace and fresh ingredients Th ai food is known and recao (cilantro) in a chili lime dressing. sweet, spicy, creamy shrimp broth. Tom Kha each table: Th ai chilies, hot oil, and chili for. And that includes healthy dishes brim- Signature entrees always include a choice Gai, a coconut milk-based soup is available garlic sauce, plus a fourth - gluten-free soy ming with vegetables, ingredients with hid- of chicken, vegetables, tofu, mock duck, with chicken or simply vegetables. And, for sauce. Many items on ChuChok’s menu are den medicinal values, and many gluten-free shrimp, beef or pork belly. Noi’s traditional a basic comfort soup, the chicken rice choice marked either gluten-free or vegetarian or choices. pad thai, recommended at ChuChok with delivers chicken meatballs, fresh ginger, and both, and care is taken to provide for vary- Given Th ailand’s colonial past and proxim- shrimp, balances just the right sweetness – a a chicken broth topped with fried garlic and ing diets and allergies in Noi’s individual ity to several East Asian countries, there are mélange of thin rice noodle, egg, sweet rad- celery. Among three noodle soup choices, preparation. Lunch specials (served 12 to 3 Indian infl uences found in the roti (Indian ish, bean curd, bean sprouts, scallion and somen (thin wheat) noodles accompany the p.m.) are all served with a spring roll and round fl atbread) served with a peanut sauce ground peanut - with a tamarind sauce. Pad chicken green curry soup. house salad. Call ahead for weekly specials (satay sauce stems from Indonesia). Noi ‘s Kra Pow, chicken with chili, garlic, sautéed Fried wide rice noodles are available with always listed on the blackboard. crispy chive pancakes, have a light exterior with scallion and basil, a common street beef, chicken or shrimp, but vegetarians will While ChuChok provides a mere three with a soft, pillowy, almost creamy chive in- food in Th ailand, is a savory, aromatic and love this off ering as is, plentifully full of Th ai tables, more might appear on the porch fac- terior. Th ey are served with sesame chili/soy garlicky treat. Pad Prik Khing, sautéed red broccoli, egg, onion, and scallion. Hand- ing Philispburg Manor this spring. Serving only 8 at this time, ChuChok is an already hopping take-out spot. Call an hour ahead for pick-up and your order will be awaiting HVWC Student Showcase: Youth Edition you, freshly prepared and still hot when you get home. In this semi-regular series, the Hudson Valley Writers Center proudly showcases recent creative writing excerpts from local students Th e small dining room is warmly painted in various genres and across ages and backgrounds. For more information on classes and events at the HVWC, visit writerscenter.org. in “sunshine yellow” and decorated with masks, Th ai prints, fun Asian toys, and pho- “Landscape with the Fall of “Come with Me” tos of traditional Th ai royalty. A fi replace Icarus” gives a homey touch, and, in case customers by Jade Hidalgo are inspired to try Th ai cooking at home, a By Ava Mack small grocery provides curry pastes, sriracha Come with me to see the stars sauce and other ingredients for sale. Th e darkness consuming the cragginess and see how the dark changes to light. ChuChok Th ai is aptly named after the of the coastline; dangerous like hemlock Come with me to see the trees old beggar in Th ai Buddhist mythology to an open mouth. Wallowing in fear is a and how they are all diff erent. who, after returning the king and queen’s working man in bright red sleeves, hoping “Haiku-ish” Come with me to see the train grandchildren, was rewarded with riches his mule would pick up speed. Not blue is and see how fast life looks like. and the best food he had ever tasted. As Noi the water, but green; as gargantuan ships By Joshua Ventura Come with me to see the memories we had and Sean describe what followed, “It was cut through it as onlookers stumble and and see even the bad ones are precious. so good, in fact, that he ate until his stom- gawk, taken aback by the surrealness of Th e sky was black Come with me to see the world ach burst.” At ChuChok, diners will enjoy their size. Th e bustling of the seaside town until electricity because this is the planet we live in. plentiful, fresh and harmonious tasting Th ai seems to be dimming, even in a still im- rained down on the city. Come with me to see the people dishes, and, while it might be diffi cult not age it sinks away from the chirping of the Th e water splashed and see how diff erent they all are. to indulge, such a healthy, intricate cuisine birds, just like Icarus, who ceased to exist. and turned into a mist Come with me to see that life is now prepared with Noi’s culinary knowledge will and faded into a green forest. because there isn’t another. help you eat just the right amounts and re- Ava Mack is an eighth grader at the Fox Th e butterfl y fl uttered turn for more. Lane Middle School in Bedford. Mrs. Daly, as it landed on a Jade Hidalgo attends Sleepy Hollow Middle Ava’s English teacher recommended Writing ripe cherry blossom tree. School. She enjoys dance and spending time If You Go for Middle Schoolers at the HVWC and As the tide came in, with her family. She wrote this piece as part Ava loved the experience. She is a passionate the water crashed into of the Hudson Valley Rising Writers summer ChuChok Thai 404 Old Broadway writer, a fi erce soccer player, and a devoted the jagged rocks. camp collaboration between the Hudson Sleepy Hollow Camp Wicosuta camper. Valley Writers Center and Tarrytown Arts 914-909-5390/914-909-5391 (call Joshua Ventura is an eighth grader at Sleepy Camp. ahead for take-out) Hollow Middle School and lives in Tar- www.chuchokthai.com rytown. email at:[email protected] www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 Th e Hudson Independent 23 Arts & Entertainment Immigration stories: “Flowers Behind the Mountain” Staged Reading April 7 by Barbara Moroch a member of the Dramatists Guild, The Main Street Playwrights, and Westchester It’s a journey of hope for so many: leav- Collaborative Theater. Her most recent ing one’s homeland in search of a better life short play, “Two in a Bag,” was produced at elsewhere. Immigration is a topic that’s part the New York Winterfest Festival in 2019. of the national conversation these days, but Three of her full-length plays: Progeny, Tor- on Sunday, April 7, it will be addressed in nado, and Equations, have had readings in a more intimate light with a staged reading Boston and New York. of Flowers Behind the Mountain, Barbara The Flowers Behind the Mountain staged Bennion’s award-winning play about La- reading is free, but donations are gratefully tino immigration. accepted. All proceeds will benefit the work Bennion’s play was inspired by real sto- of Abbott House (www.abbotthouse.net) ries told by Latino immigrants artfully which provides care and schooling for refu- expressed through monologue, dialogue, gee children, and Cristosal (www.cristosal. choral speech, poetry and music. In a time- from Manhattan and Hollywood, with a a collection of stories about their journeys. org) a human rights organization that does line that stretches from the mid-1980s to post-performance Q&A and panel discus- What was first a series of monologues be- advocacy work in Central America. the present, five immigrants from Mexico, sion to follow the performance. Artwork by came the inspiration for Flowers Behind The Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, and local refugee children from Central Ameri- Mountain. As James Kaufman, president Chile share their experiences of crossing the ca will also be on display. and CEO of Abbott House explained, “By At A Glance border to El Norte in search of a better life. When asked about the origin of the seeing the play, one can get a good degree The play won the 2012 Mario Fratti-Fred play, Bennion said it began more than 15 closer to both the experience of coming to “Flowers Behind the Mountain” Staged reading of the play by Barbara Neuman Political Play Contest, sponsored years ago when a former Mexican Marine the U.S.A. and becoming a new immigrant, Bennion by the Castillo Theatre in New York City. recounted his story of fleeing across the without having to actually live through it. Sunday, April 7, 4 p.m. The staged reading is a joint presentation Mexican/U.S. border in search of a better Thank you for this powerful experience.” Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue, by Christ Episcopal Church and San Mar- life. She was impressed with his forthright- A resident of Tarrytown, Bennion is a Tarrytown cos, Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown, ness and felt his story needed to be heard. former dancer and choreographer, per- Free event; suggested donation of $20 and Abbott House in Irvington. It will be She began interviewing Latino taxi driv- forming with the Manhattan-based Mar- is encouraged performed by professional Latino actors ers, workers, and neighbors until she had tha Graham Dance Company. She is also

24 The Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com Arts & Entertainment Beloved Halloween Bands to Play Irvington Theater Concert April 26

As darkness falls on Halloween night ev- Douglas McClure and the North Dutcher fessional musicians, like Miyuki Furtado ery year in Irvington, trick-or-treaters slow- All-Stars. and Eric Kaye of McClure’s North Dutcher ly give way to throngs of adults and kids en —Photo by Paula Romanow Etzel All-Stars, most of the performers are just route to houses on the village’s side streets, a community members who love music. new one each hour, each offering a different “We’ve got architects, psychologists, vet- treat. No candy is exchanged at these gath- said. “People love the Halloween bands, erinarians, teachers, technology profession- erings. Instead, the homeowners – along and it’s a great way to bring the community als -- it runs the gamut,” McClure said. with their talented friends – provide the together for a worthy cause.” Nonetheless, as people who attend the crowd with something less tactile but more The Irvington Halloween band perfor- Halloween night concerts can attest, the nourishing than a Twix bar: music. mances date back to 2012 when Douglas quality is nothing short of professional, It’s become an Irvington tradition: groups McClure, John Malone and some friends from stellar performances to eye-popping of friends and neighbors performing rock dressed as the Ramones and performed set designs and effects. and roll hits, often in full costume as classic on North Dutcher Street where they live. “I’m very lucky with the guys who play artists like the Cure, Devo or the Talking Since 2014, McClure’s band has continued in our band,” McClure said. “They are Heads. On April 26, for the first time, the to perform, only now they are one of four amazing musicians, and make me look very four main Halloween bands – Lennon + bands playing in Irvington on Halloween good.” Friends, Wild Thyme, Evil Eckar, and the night. The bands coordinate so they don’t Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are North Dutcher All-Stars – will move in- overlap, allowing visitors to go house-to- encouraged to come in costume. General doors to the Irvington Town Hall Theater concert, said the idea came together after house to see the shows. admission tickets are $35 (visit: www.ir- for a performance benefitting the Friends a brainstorming meeting with Irvington “Halloween was always big on North vingtontheater.com). Each ticket comes of ITHT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation musician and educator Clifford Mays, who Dutcher, and we kept elevating it -- upping with two free beers. that supports the theater. suggested the Halloween bands perform for the decorations, trying to make it big and Eric Bernstein of Compass in Dobbs Fer- Marjorie Rosenfield, the ITHT commis- an ITHT event. fun,” McClure said. ry is the presenting sponsor for the series. sioner producing the “Half Halloween” “I thought it was a great idea,” Rosenfield While some of the bands do include pro- Irvington Theater to Present Free Event on Special Needs Self-Advocates April 12

The Irvington Town Hall (ITHT) Com- you only hear about some kind of heroic they can or can’t do.” Sleepy Hollow High School who started as mission will present its final diversity series deed rather than the real, day-to-day stories Michael Gilberg, who is on the autism an athlete for the school’s Special Olympics event of the 2018-2019 season, “Special of people’s lives. It was important to us -- as spectrum and has years of experience as a Pioneer team, and Laura Mrugalski, a hard- Needs: Self-Advocate Stories,” on Friday, it was for all our diversity series events -- to special education and disability rights law- of-hearing, speech/language therapist who April 12 at 7:30 p.m. hear from people themselves. We wanted yer and advocate, said, “I always appreciate has worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing The event will feature speakers discussing to give them an opportunity to share their the chance to tell my story and inspire oth- students at the New York School for the what it is like to self-advocate – not only the lives in their own words. I hope that fami- ers with disabilities.” Deaf since 2012. challenges that they face, but ways in which lies join us for this event, and that people Brendan Klein of Pleasantville, the youth Gilligan said the success of the first two they are improving their own lives and the with special needs attend.” advocacy and engagement coordinator at diversity events shows that members of the lives of others. Admission to “Special Needs: Self-Advo- the Westchester Institute for Human De- rivertowns community are interested and Kim Gilligan, the ITHT commissioner cate Stories” is free. velopment, is interested in telling people engaged in hearing from voices whose expe- heading up the series, said this event was One of the speakers, Rachel Flamm, a how he learned to self-advocate and use riences might be different from their own. important to provide an alternative narra- Manhattaville College junior from Ardsley, social media to meet lots of friends and do “I am proud we brought these conversa- tive for those with special needs. was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome at fun activities in Westchester County. “I’m tions onto the theater stage; but it’s impor- “When it comes to people with special 19 months old. Flamm said, “I wanted to looking forward to seeing everyone there.” tant to remember that the people who came needs, there are a limited number of narra- share my story to encourage people to push Other speakers include Jiovante “Joe” to watch these events had fun,” Gilligan tives out there,” Gilligan said. “Too often, the boundaries of what other people say Guaba, a senior varsity football player at said. “Our speakers are storytellers, just like the artists who come and share their plays, Duck Derby Tribeca Pediatrics, Tappan Zee Kids Smiles, rytown Honda, Joseph Goscilo DDS, Mar- movies, comedy, and music.” MVP Healthcare, Pediatrics of Sleepy Hol- garet Fox Photography, Snap Fitness, and “Special Needs: Self-Advocate Stories” Continued from page 12 low, Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health, The Hudson Independent. follows February’s “Lift the Lamp,” which and Jag Physical Therapy. Bronze Sponsors are the Eileen Fisher featured immigrant stories, and “My Iden- Care will be doing face painting. Relay races Appetites will be satisfied by the presence Foundation, RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen, tity Is Not Your Opinion,” stories from in putting on fire fighter gear will be coordi- of assorted purveyors of food, including Creative Planners Group, Atlantic Copy transgender and nonbinary individuals. nated by the Venture Crew and members of Tarrytown Hope Hose & Conqueror BBQ, Machines, Tarry Tavern, Antonio Cabi- The series will be back for the 2019-2020 the Tarrytown Fire Department. Interactive Pappi’s Mediterranean Food Truck, Melt netry, Carr Workplaces, Janney Financial, season. knitting activities with both children and Mobile Food Truck, Jimmy’s Soft Serve and William Raveis Legends Realty Group, and “When we started the series, we knew it adults will be conducted by Y instructor Andy’s Italian Ices/Food Truck. Coffey Funeral Home. Copper sponsor- was a good fit for the mission of the the- Lori Cohen. Sponsorship support of both the Rotary’s ship: C.A.R.S. Automotive, DoubleTree, ater,” Gilligan said. “But we didn’t know For those aged 19 and over, the Y is ex- Duck Derby and the Y’s Healthy Kids Day AFLAC, Andres Valdespino, Belkind Bigi, what to expect. We are thrilled so many tending its special membership promotion make the events possible. The presenting Castle Heights Consulting, Coffee Labs, people have come out to hear these stories, through the day. Sign-ups to join can be sponsor for the day’s events is Phelps Hos- Crushank CPA, JP Doyle, Merrill Lynch, and we are excited to present more stories made at the Y tent and Member Service pital/ Northwell Health; Stop & Shop is a Rich Slingerland, David Cartenuto, and the like these next season.” Desk for a savings of $100. platinum sponsor. Gold Sponsors are Allan Tarrytown Teachers Association. For information, visit www.irvingtonthe- On hand to offer health related informa- M. Block Agency, Inc., Open Door, Sam’s Ride Sponsors include EF School, 911 ater.com. This event will be signed for the tion will be a number of vendors: Urgent Club, Kendal on Hudson, and Tompkins Sleepy Hollow Orthodontics, 914 Ortho- deaf and hard-of-hearing. Care, Open Door, Rivertown Pediatrics, Mahopac Bank. Silver sponsors include Tar- dontics and MVP Healthcare. www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 The Hudson Independent 25 Obituaries

Leonardo Bauerle, 80 Madeline Bonadies, 94 Leonardo Christian Bauerle, a 47-year Madeline Bonadies, a long-time resident resident of Irvington, loving husband and of Dobbs Ferry, died March 13. She was 94. father of two children, died February 15. She graduated from Dobbs Ferry High He was 80. School, Class of ’42. She started her college Born in Parral, Chile, he received his education at Manhattanville College during medical degree from the University of which time she entered the convent where Chile in 1963, and practiced medicine for she was a Sister of Mercy; Sister Mary Xavi- 37 years in Chile, Germany, Finland, and er. She lived and served in Port Jervis, NY, the United States. In addition, Mr. Bauerle where her interest in biology flourished. She served in the United States Armed Forces went on to earn her Master’s degree at St. Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lieuten- John’s University and then was given the ant Colonel after serving Active Duty dur- opportunity to pursue a challenging and ing Operation Joint Endeavor. long career as a Laboratory Director and On September 10, 1967, he married Sis- instructor at the Somerset Medical Center, ko Bauerle, and they raised their children, in Somerset, N.J. where she lived for about Kaarina and Erik. 17 years, making lifelong friends. She con- tinued to come back to Dobbs Ferry on the Adrian Domingues, 75 weekends to be with her sisters. In more re- Adrian A. Domingues, a resident of Tar- cent years, she and her beloved sister Jeanne rytown and Ossining, died March 2. He (two ‘peas in a pod’), were active members was 75. of the Dobbs Ferry Women’s Club – a joy- Born in Tarrytown, he graduated from ful group of women who have touched their the first graduating class of Sleepy Hollow lives in very special ways. She loved playing High School in 1960. He went on to be- Bridge and attending the Book Club; she come a plumber, earning the title of Master also was a former Vice President of the club. Plumber. He operated his own business and She was a lifetime member of the Our Lady for a time partnered with Richard Galassi in of Pompeii Church in Dobbs Ferry. Galassi and Domingues Plumbing. He was the plumbing inspector for the Village of Irene Kollar, 74 Tarrytown for 35 years. Irene Frances Ingham Kollar, a resident of Mr. Domingues was an honorary mem- Dobbs Ferry, died March 14. She was 74. ber of Phoenix Hose where he enjoyed She was a Registered Nurse and worked as cooking and helping at the various events at the Pastoral Associate for Our Lady of Fati- the firehouse. He was also a member of the ma Church for 21 years. She was also the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club. Director of Religious Education, where she began the first religious education program Ruth Devons, 99 for autistic children. Ruth Devons, a resident of Irvington for She is survived by her children Adam, Suk nearly 60 years, died peacefully March 2, a Hee, Glenn and Sheila, and nine grandchil- few months before her 100th birthday. dren. She was predeceased by her husband, She was dearly loved by her four daugh- Deacon John “Jack” James Kollar. ters, Sue, Judith, Mandy and Cathryn, and many grandchildren and great-grandchil- Luther Sweet, 86 dren. She was predeceased by her husband Luther Eugene Sweet, a former resident of Samuel in 2006. Tarrytown, died February 25 in Utah. He was 86. Emily Pollack, 92 The son of Dr. Byron Luther Sweet and Emily Pollack (Surovich), a longtime resi- Grace Tilley Sweet, he grew up in Tarry- dent of Tarrytown, died March 12. She was town and graduated from the Irving School 92. for Boys. After completing college, he spent She was born in Guttenberg, New Jersey. a few years serving in the military in Ger- She married Anthony Pollack in 1947 and many. After returning to the U.S., he and lived in Tarrytown for 70 years. She worked his family moved to New Hampshire where for the Tarrytown School District and was he and his wife, Mimi, taught school. They an active member of the Tarrytown Seniors also joined the Mormon church and later and Ladies National Sokol Lodge in North were transferred to an Indian reservation Tarrytown. For the past year and a half, she in Arizona, where they spent many years resided with her family in Lighthouse Point, teaching and tutoring children. Florida. Mr. Sweet and his wife were married for 66 years and had three children. She died February 6.

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Monday April 1-May 5 kids konCErts: Lard Dog & Th e Band of Shy Wednesday 10 parents in keeping kids up to the age of eight will perform as part of the Kids Koncert series at engaged and excited. Th e workshop will be held Exhibit: Mary Ellis is presenting her solo exhibit 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.at the Tarrytown Music frEE ConCErt: Th e Jazz Ambassadors of Th e at the JCC, 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown at 10:30 One A Day through May 5 at the Donald Gallery Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or United States Army Field Band will perform a free a.m. Childcare, by reservation, will be available at South Presbyterian Church, 343 Broadway, http://tarrytownmusichall.org. concert at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 through Kidspace. RSVP: bnewman@shamesjcc. Dobbs Ferry. Ellis’ work is colored abstract paint- Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tarry- org. Free to members, $5 for others. ings on paper and canvas. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. wizArd of oz: Th e Wizard of Ozwill be staged townmusichall.org. to 4 p.m. daily. Info: 693-0473 or http://www. on April 6 at 2 and 7 p.m. and on April 7 at noon monEy tAlk: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and the southpres.org/the-donald-gallery. and 4 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Th eater, 85 Friday 12 Evolution of Money: A Lecture and Reception, with Main St. Info: 591-6602 or http://www.irving- a talk by computer scientist David Frank, will Wednesday 3 tontheater.com/. Clothing ClosEt: A Clothing Closet and be presented at 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, Boutique Sale will be held on April 12 from 5 to 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. TBA members: free isrAEli folk dAnCing: Th e program will be rivErArts ChAmbEr musiC sEriEs: Th e Kandin- 7 p.m. and on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at in advance; $5 at the door. Guests: $10. Sign up held on April 3, 17 and 24, from 7 to 10 p.m., at sky Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Andrus Christ Church and San Marcus, 43 S. Broadway, on Eventbrite at: bit.ly/TBA-bitcoin or call the Temple Beth Abraham, 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. on Hudson Auditorium, 185 Old Broadway, Tarrytown, Poetry Readings: Karen Finley and Temple Offi ce at 631-1770. Info: http://ctisraelidance.com. Hastings-on-Hudson. Tickets are $25 in advance Daniel Lawless will present poetry readings at 7 and $30 at the door. Info: https://riverarts.org/ p.m. at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, 300 Monday 15 rivErtown film progrAms: Th e Elmwood chamber-music-concert-5/#. Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow. Tickets are $10 or Playhouse will present Rumors by Neil Simon at $5 for students / seniors / HVWC members. Info: mErCy CollEgE showCAsE: Th e Mercy College ComEdy show: Standup comic Vic DiBitetto will 8 p.m. at the Playhouse, 10 Park Street, Nyack. It 332-5953. Th eatre Club Showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. at is an evening of live theater to benefi t Rivertown perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, the Irvington Town Hall Th eater, 85 Main St. Th e Film. Rivertown Film is also presenting two fi lms 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tar- spECiAl nEEds: free event is not suitable for all ages. No reserva- in April. Nathan’s Kingdom will be screened on rytownmusichall.org. will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tions are needed. Info: 591-6602 or http://www. April 6 at 8 p.m. at the Nyack Center. Cold War at the Irvington Town Hall Th eater, 85 Main St. irvingtontheater.com. will be presented on April 24 at 8 p.m. at the Sunday 7 Th e theater will close out its diversity series for the Nyack Center. Tickets for the fi lms are $12 for the season with an evening of special needs self-advo- AfriCAn judAism: Th e Israel Committee presents Thursday 18 general public and $9 for members. Tickets: at the brunch with Professor George Keteku at noon at cates sharing their stories in their own words. Info: flEEtwood mAC tributE: Tusk - Th e World’s #1 door or in advance from 800-838-3006 or www. Temple Beth Abraham, 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. 591-6602 or http://www.irvingtontheater.com/. rivertownfi lm.org. Fleetwood Mac Tribute will perform at 8 p.m. at RSVP: KetekuBrunch.eventbrite.com. Admission roCk & roll: Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631- Thursday 4 is free for TBA members and $10 guests. Revue starring Los Straitjackets will be presented 3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main WIZArD oF oZ: A free fi lm screening of Th e Wiz- drink & drAw : RiverArts, in association with ard of Oz will be held at 1 p.m. at the Tarrytown St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytown- Friday 19 Brieff Studios, will hold Drink & Draw from Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 musichall.org. holy wEEk: Christ Episcopal Church and San 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 145 Palisade St., Studio 412A, or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Dobbs Ferry. All levels are welcome. Admission is Saturday 13 Marcos Mission, 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown, $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Info: https:// FloWerS BeHInD THe MoUnTAIn: Temple Beth will hold Holy Week services. Good Friday, April fAmily fun dAy: riverarts.org/drink-draw/. Abraham, 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown, hosts a staged Family Fun Day, a free event, 19, noon: the Seven Last Words of Jesus medita- reading of the powerful, prize-winning play Flow- will be held at 10 a.m. at the Tarrytown Music tive service of refl ections. Silence will be held. isrAEl dEfEnsE forCEs: Th e Shames JCC presents ers Behind the Mountain by Barbara Bennon at 4 Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or Bilingual Stations of the Cross service: 7 p.m. Café Joe: An Evening with Five Members of the Is- p.m. Donations graciously accepted. All proceeds http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Easter Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m.: festive celebra- raeli Defense Forces (IDF) from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Th e will benefi t the work of Abbott House (provid- tion of the Holy Eucharis. La Santa Misa will be Tzahal Shalom of the Rivertowns is welcoming a rivErwAlk workdAy: Join Friends of the Riv- ing care and schooling for refugee children) and erWalk for a Workday at Tarrytown’s RiverWalk conducted at 12:30 p.m. delegation of Israeli men and women who are IDF Cristosal (advocating human rights in Central park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the end of In THe MooD: Th e 1940’s musical review In the reservists to connect with the community. Space is America). Info: http://ctisraelidance.com. limited. Shamus JCC on the Hudson is located at West Main Street. Bring gloves and hand tools if Mood will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Tar- you can. All are welcome. Info: 419-7229 or www. 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown. Info: 366-7898. jCC AnnivErsAry EvEnts: Shames JCC’s “90 days rytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 for their 90th” anniversary kicks off with a Roaring frw-ttown.org or just show up. Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Friday 5 20’s Gala and Auction, April 6 with cocktails, moviE mAvEns sEriEs: A Tale of Love and Dark- dinner and dancing to live music of the era. Th e ness, directed by and starring Natalie Portman will Saturday 20 fiCtion rEAding: Writers David Means and Ami- event will honor Jamie and Beth Geiger, Nancy tava Kumar will lead a fi ction reading program at be presented at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, dimmEr twins: Dimmer Twins -Patterson Hood Lonky, Susan Tolchin and Allen Halpern. April 7: 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Admission is free for & Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers will perform 7 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, 300 Anniversary 90-Day Fitness Challenge, members members and $5 for non-members to off set the at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow. Tickets are $10 or 14+ ending on June 6. Participants must complete cost of refreshments. Info: 631-1770 or tba.org. St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tarrytown- $5 for students / seniors / HVWC members. Info: 90 minutes a week of swimming, sports, exercise musichall.org. 332-5953. classes or fi tness in any combination. Members QuintEt pErformAnCE: Th e David Bromberg Quintet will perform in a program presented rivEr spirit musiC sEriEs: Clare Maloney with must pre-register. Info: [email protected] or Tuesday 23 Peter Calo will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Tar- 366-7898 Ext. 1161. by Common Ground Concerts at 8 p.m. at the rytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Irvington Town Hall Th eater, 85 Main St. Info: book Club: Th e club will meet at 7 p.m. at Ext.100 or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. Tuesday 9 591-6602 or http://www.irvingtontheater.com/. Temple Beth Abraham, 27 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Members will discuss Th e Last Watchman of Old intErnAtionAl film fEstivAl: Th e 20th annual singEr/songwritEr pErforms: Roger McGuinn Saturday 6 Cairo by Michael David Lukas. Th e suggested International Film Festival will be held from April will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music donation is $2 RSVP by calling 631-1770 or e- 9 through 12 at Mercy College, 555 Broadway, Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or AntiQuEs on thE hudson: Th e event will be mailing [email protected]. held on April 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dobbs Ferry. Transformations is being presented http://tarrytownmusichall.org. by the college’s School of Liberal Arts. Admission Lyndhurst. Admission is $10. Pre-purchase tickets Sunday 14 Wednesday 24 at Lyndhurst.org. Th ere will also be high tea served is free and all are welcome. Info: https://www. mercy.edu/liberal-arts/education/international- on the same days in the Guest Cottage. Visit the kids-friEndly sEdEr workshop: Hands on wEstChEstEr wEdnEsdAy dAnCE: Th e series Lyndhurst web site for more information. fi lm-festival. workshop taught by Shames’ Jewish Life Coor- will continue will a performance by Ballet des dinator, Rabbi Ben Newman is designed to aid Amériques at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tar- rytownmusichall.org. Saturday, Grape Expectations Thursday 25 April 27 2019 STUDIO TOUR WINE AND LIQUOR MERCHANT & Sunday, A weekend of open studios in the Rivertowns putin tAlk: Putin’s Russia, Th e Evil Empire is Back April 28 will be the topic of a talk given by David Phillips, 11am - 5pm

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28 Th e Hudson Independent April 2019 www.thehudsonindependent.com director of the Peace-Building and Rights Program will be held on April 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings of the Institute for the Study of Human Rights 5 p.m. It is a multi-village adventure featuring have varied speakers and are open to the pub- Columbia University and visiting scholar at the almost 100 local artists. Meet and engage with Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays, Saturdays and lic free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www. Mercy College Center for Global Engagement artists in their work spaces. Info: https://riverarts. Sundays at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call ShamesJCC.org. from 4 to 7 p.m. at the college’s Main Building org/studio-tour/. 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org/. Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club 241, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry. Info: Dr. Sheila Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from Gersh at [email protected]. A Bronx Tale: A Bronx Tale starring Chazz Pal- meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday of minteri will be screened at 8 p.m.at the Tarrytown 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 631- through the grounds to load precious cargo onto Friday 26 Music Hall, 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. or http://tarrytownmusichall.org. their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www. Healthy Life Series: Phelps Memorial Hospital Poetry Readings: Estha Weiner, Lee Bricetti and Betsy Schol will read poetry at 7 p.m. at the Hud- Sunday 28 hudsonvalley.org. Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects son Valley Writers Center, 300 Riverside Drive, Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initiative: Butterfly Project: Temple Beth Abraham as well as health screenings and support groups. Sleepy Hollow. Tickets are $10 or $5 for students / Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown seniors / HVWC members. Info: 332-5953. presents the Butterfly Project: 9:45 a.m. to noon. Visit www.phelpshospital.org. Ted Schillinger, a documentarian, will discuss his Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into insulation and keep textile waste out of landfills. Torah Study: Torah Study is held on Wednesdays Halloween Benefit: ITHT Benefit: Half Hallow- father’s experience as a survivor of the Holocaust, een w/ Irvington’s Halloween Bands will be held followed by painting butterflies, which will Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org. from 10 to 11 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham, 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, become part of a permanent Butterfly Trail in Leroy Ave., Tarrytown. Classes are also conducted Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for a discussion of this 85 Main St. Tickets are $35. Info: 591-6602 or Westchester County. Registration required: 631- p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita http://www.irvingtontheater.com/. 1770 or [email protected]. week’s Torah reading during conservative services. Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapoblanany. Info: 631-1770. No class on Dec. 26. com. Legends Of Billy Joel Band: The Lords of Ongoing 52nd Street - Legends of The Billy Joel Band will Rivertown Runners: The Rivertown Runners Ossining Farmers’ Market: Open Saturdays from group runs multiple times throughout the week. perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, Modern Dance Classes: RiverArts modern dance 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Spring & Main Sts. Call The weekend group runs on the Rockefeller State 13 Main St. Info: 631-3390 Ext.100 or http://tar- classes are now in session. The classes are taught by 923-4837 or visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com. rytownmusichall.org. Mary Ford-Sussman. Classes are being provided on Park Preserve carriage trails. For more information Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Hastings Yoga, Irvington Farmers Market: Open 2nd and 4th please visit www.rivertownrunners.org or follow on Saturday 27 34 Main St., Hastings. Individual classes are $25 Saturdays in April from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Facebook. All are welcome. and multiple dance cards are available. Register on Main St. School. Visit www.irvingtonfarmersmar- Mah Jongg: Play Mah Jongg in a friendly, non- Sheep Shearing Fest: Annual Fundraiser from10 line at https://riverarts.org/educational-programs/ ket.net. competitive (no betting) gathering at Temple a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Stone Barns Center, 630 Bed- dance-lessons/modern-dance-lessons. ford Rd., Pocantico Hills. Info: info@stonebarn- Irvington Running Meetup: Group meets mul- Beth Abraham, 27 Leroy Ave., on Mondays at 1 p.m. Free for Temple members and $2 per session scenter.org or https://www.stonebarnscenter.org/ Free Tai Chi: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. tiple times per week to keep fit, keep in touch and event/sheep-shearing-fest-2019/. – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. Visit for guests. E-mail [email protected] or call the a.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at www.meetup.com/Irvington-running-Meetup/. Temple Office at 631-1770 for more information. Studio Tour: The RiverArts Annual Studio Tour Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call Men’s Club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. In Our Libraries Adult Events at the Irvington Public Library Events at the Warner Library help at 1 p.m. Pam has experience as a psychiatric April 25 nurse, educator, patient advocate and hospital The following events will be held at the Irvington The following events have been scheduled for the director of volunteers. Sing Sing Chaplain: The Rev. Ron Lemmert will Public Library, 12 South Astor St. Info: call 591- Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway in Tarrytown. share experiences from his years as the Sing Sing 7840, e-mail [email protected] or visit www. For more information call 631-7734 or visit warner- Thursday 11 chaplain at 7 p.m. irvingtonlibrary.org. library.org. LWV Program: The League of Women Voters Events at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library Monday 1-29 Monday 1 of Westchester presents a Civics Workshop that The following events have been scheduled for the includes spotting media biases, fake news and the Art Exhibit: As part of the RiverArts Studio Tour Art Exhibit: In the Main Gallery this month Dobbs Ferry Public Library, 55 Main St. For more benefits of a comprehensive media diet at 7 p.m. information call 693-6614. Irvington artists have chosen selected works to be Linda Perlmutter and students will display water- The program is non-partisan and open to all. exhibited in the Martucci Gallery through April colors of various scenes. Saturday 6 29. An opening reception will be held for the art- Friday 12 Wednesday 3 ists at the library on April 11 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Cultural Care: Au Pairs will read books and All are welcome. Mrs. Benedict Arnold: Dr. Leon Di Martino Wednesday Movies: Movies will be screened every share stories about where they come from today returns to Warner to tell the story of Peggy Ship- from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Though the program is Thursday 4 Wednesday in April at 2 p.m., The scheduled is: man Arnold, loyalist, love interest of a British spy April 3: BlacKkKlansman, April 10: Vice, April 17: intended for children between the ages of four and master, and wife of revolutionary war hero turned seven, everyone is welcome. Author Talk: Peter Stark, author of Astoria Can Your Ever Forgive Me? and April 24: If Beale traitor at 1 p.m. and The Last Empty Places will visit at 7 p.m. to Street Could Talk. Benefit Concert: A solo acoustic concert to introduce his latest book, Young Washington: How Saturday 13 benefit the library with guitarist Lee Reiser will be Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Thursday 4 held at 8 p.m. Reiser has appeared at The Turning Father. Registration is requested. Call 591-7840 or Friends Book Sale: The Friends of the Warner Life Shake-Up: Explore new visions for your life Point in Piermont, Maureen’s Jazz Center and register online at: Free. to achieve greater personal fulfillment, consider from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Look for the big white future goals and look into what may be getting in post-show reception. Buy tickets at dflfriends.org tents on the lawn in front of the library and shop or at the library. The event will launch a $6,000 Sunday 7 the way with Laurie Hirsch Schulz of LHS Coach- for bargain books, DVDs and CDs. ing at 7 p.m. capital campaign to benefit the library. Chocolate History: Chocolate! The Hudson Valley Wednesday 17 History of our Favorite Confection, a talk by food Saturday 6 Wednesday 10 historian Peter Rose, will be held at 3 p.m. Spelling Bee: A Junior League spelling bee will be ilm creening Drawing Classes: Meditative Drawing with F S : Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights held at 5 p.m. Please contact Marian Randazzo will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday 18 Arlene Mangialardi will be held on April 6, 13 and for information at [email protected]. 27 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn to create Irvington Book Club: The group will meet at beautiful and intricate works of art by inking Democracy Discussion: A Community Conver- Thursday 25 7:30 p.m. to discuss The Dry by Jane Harper. structured, repetitive patterns to paper. All art sup- sation about Democracy with a panel featuring Teen Program: A 3D printer workshop will be plies will be provided. Sign-up required. Barrett Seaman of The Hudson Independent, Young Adults Programs at the Irvington held at 4 p.m. Design fun objects in Tinkercad. Tarrytown Historian Rick Rose, educators Wil- Bringing your own laptop and a USB mouse is Public Library Piano Duo Concert: A Friends of the Library liam Davies and Jessica Hunsberger, high school Classical Concert with Sonnets, a piano duo with recommended. Please register at the circulation students and other community notables will be desk. Thursday 11 Tarrytown’s Mi-Won Kim and Bari Mort playing held at 7 p.m. classical favorites will be held at 2:30 p.m. Emoji Marble Magnets: Making marble magnets with Emoji faces at 4:30 p.m. Make six of your Sunday 7 favorite and store them in a tin. All materials will be provided. Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will hold its annual meeting from 2 to Thursday 18 4 p.m. Free. The program will be Tales of Croton Point: A Colorful History. Alcohol Ink Eggs: Create spectacular decorated eggs for your table and basket using alcohol ink at Monday 8 5 p.m. HERstory Stitch-up: This is an embroidery Thursday 25 workshop to create art that includes the experienc- es of women of all ages and orientations. Fabric Unplug and Unwind: Come and spend some and tools will be provided. The program begins “unplugged” time on the last Thursday of the at 7 p.m. month playing classic board & card games like chess, checkers, Uno, Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Tuesday 9 Pandemic, Bananagrams and many more. Or bring one of your own. Refreshments will be pro- Caregiver Caring: Pam Cardozo will discuss the vided at the program, which begins at 5 p.m. signs, symptoms and causes of caregiver stress and burnout, ways to prevent it and where to turn for www.thehudsonindependent.com April 2019 The Hudson Independent 29 Letters

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Collectively, women in New York State lose $17 billion due to the wage gap be- tween men and women. This gap starts at the beginning of a woman’s career and multiplies over time. Right out of college women experience a 7% pay gap as they are pushed into jobs that allow them to be paid less for work that is substantially equal to their male counterparts. Change needs to happen, but there’s good news! Our governor and state legis- and reliable solution. And on March 14, lature have the opportunity to pass game- New York State announced $250 million changing laws this session. However, that for the Westchester County Clean Energy Editor Advertising Sales Director will only happen if we all speak out, con- Action Plan, to encourage the transition to RICK PEZZULLO SUZANNE STEPHANS tact our elected state officials and call for clean heating and cooling technologies and [email protected] (914) 255-1314 equal pay for all New York women NOW. increased energy efficiency while still allow- 914.631.6311 [email protected] ing businesses to flourish. Operations Manager Art Direction Lynn Levine Climate change is an existential threat PAULA ROMANOW ETZEL WENDY TITTEL DESIGN Rivertowns League of Women Voters that we do not have the luxury of ignoring. 914.631.6311 [email protected] Our children’s futures quite literally depend [email protected] Circulation Manager Con Ed Gas Moratorium is a on our ability to reduce greenhouse gases in Ad Production Manager JOANNE M. TINSLEY the immediate future. It is imperative of all TOM SCHUMACHER [email protected] Momentous Opportunity new construction to consider this reality as [email protected] What’s Happening Editor To the Editor: we plan for the next 10, 20, 30 years and Ad Sales Manager NEAL RENTZ, [email protected] beyond. JONATHAN MARSHALL Webmaster We believe that the Con Ed gas morato- As members of Mothers Out Front, we (914) 374-7564 Tim Thayer, [email protected] rium is an opportunity, not a crisis (Con Ed are seeking a just transition to a clean energy [email protected] Gas Moratorium, March issue). future. We hope that the Village of Sleepy The real estate developers cited in your ar- Hollow and the Edge-on-Hudson develop- P.O. Box 336, Irvington, NY 10533 Published by the Hudson Valley News ticle view the moratorium as a crisis because ers will take advantage of this momentous Phone: 914.631.6311 Corporation: Matthew Brennan; they are depending on natural gas, which opportunity. Wewbsite: www.thehudsonindependent.com we now know accelerates the pace of global Robert Kimmel, vice president; Dean Gallea, warming. In Sleepy Hollow, the Edge-on- Sincerely, Contact Hudson Valley News Corporation: Walter Montgomery, Barrett Seaman Hudson development has gas permits for [email protected] Editorial Board: Barrett Seaman, chair, only about a quarter of their residential Abby Williams and Amy Hill Send listings for events/activities to: Kevin Brown, Paula Romanow Etzel, Steven units, and Con Ed cannot guarantee future Members of Mothers Out Front, Westches- [email protected] Gosset, Robert Kimmel, Alexander Roberts, Maria Ann Roglieri, Joanne M. Tinsley, permits. Heat pump technology is a clean ter Rivertowns Team Send letters to the editor to: Donald Whitely [email protected]

Wed., April 17th, 7:15 p.m. DEMOCRACY: The Public is Invited Member of the New York Press Association (NYPA) A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Presented by Warner Library & The Hudson Independent SENIORS Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays. Panelists: Senior Benefits Information Center Senior Canteen: informal social group, 1 (SBIC): Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. Thursdays. Jessica Hunsberger Social Studies Department Chair, Sleepy Hollow High School; a trained counselor from SBIC is on hand at Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays. 24 years teaching the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at Mah Jongg: Student representative Sleepy Hollow HS; member of Rho Kappa, the National Social the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To ask 1 p.m. Fridays. Studies Honor Society questions outside regular counseling hours, Bridge and Card Club: 1 p.m. Fridays. Richard Hoffman Dobbs Ferry High School teacher of American History, Government, call 231-3260. and Economics for 27 years Senior Van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER Neil Maher Irvington resident and author; Associate Professor of History in the through Friday, a van is available for seniors Federated History Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers who need transportation. Call the Tarry- Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation University, Newark town Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy is $15. Hollow Recreation Dept. at 366-5109. Matthew Ives Masters School teacher for 22 years of European and World History, Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and past head of the Masters Upper School for five years Hot Lunch: Plus other activities Monday and Fridays. to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood Richard Rose Tarrytown Historian and past president of The Historical Society, Inc. House in Tarrytown. Suggested contribution Nickel Bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays. of Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow $3. Call 330-3855. Book Club: Mondays 3 to 5 p.m. Christopher Loomis, Hackley School Teacher of U.S. History and 20th Century World History, Upper School THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE Ongoing Barrett Seaman Chair, Editorial Board, The Hudson Independent, and a former Time magazine correspondent, White House Correspondent and editor, and author 43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205. It Takes a Village 10591: Seniors meet on Greenburgh Nutrition Program: See Hot the second Tuesday of each month from 1 to The “Community Conversation on Democracy” has been enabled by a micro-grant to the War- Lunch above. 2:30 p.m. at The Reformed Church of the ner Library by Humanities New York whose mission is “to strengthen civil society and the Tarrytowns, 42 N. Broadway. The program Computer Class: bonds of community, using the humanities to foster engaged inquiry and dialogue around 11 a.m. Tuesdays (please includes a speaker, conversation, and re- call). social and cultural concerns.” freshments. All are welcome. Call 914-222- Yoga on the Chair: 11:15 a.m. Wednes- 5116 or visit www.itav10591.org. EVENT LOCATION Warner Library: 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY days and Fridays.

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