by Maria Ann Roglieri

Babies Born

Congratulations to Sabina and Cézanne Huq of Ardsley on the birth of their baby girl, Ana, on April 2, 2017. Congratulations also to Charlie and Danielle Reda of Tarrytown on the birth of their baby girl, Kyleigh Angela, on April 4, 2017.

Art Exhibit

Award-winning plein air artist and Tarrytown resident, Doris Mady, will be displaying 20 or more of her oil paintings at the Warner Library’s Main Gallery for the month of June. The theme: “My Favorite Places” and perhaps some other things as well. An Artist Reception is scheduled in the library’s Main Gallery on Saturday, June 3 from 1- 3 p.m.

Honored

Sleepy Hollow resident Jane Dubin, Tony-winning Broadway producer, will be honored by Westchester’s Axial Theatre at their annual gala on June 10 at The Gallery at Arts Westchester in White Plains. Jane’s Broadway projects include the original swing musical Bandstand, nominated for two Tony Awards, currently playing at the Bernard Jacobs Theater, and An American in Paris, winner of four Tony Awards, now in London and touring around the country. For tickets and more information about Axial Theatre, go to www.AxialTheatre.org.

New Appointments

Family medicine physician Robbins Gottlock, MD, of Sleepy Hollow has been appointed VP and Associate Medical Director at Phelps Hospital. Joshua R. Whitham has been appointed as Sleepy Hollow Middle School principal effective July 1.

Local National Merit Scholarship Winners ($2500)

Congratulations to our local winners:
• David J. Friedman, Sleepy Hollow High School
• Alexander Popov (Tarrytown),
Hackley School
• Zoe E. Mermelstein, Irvington High School
• Clara Montgomery, Irvington High School
• Jay R. Shenoy (Irvington), Fordham Preparatory School.
• Blake R. Hord, Dobbs Ferry High School
• Adriana Scanteianu, Ossining High School

Congratulations to Science Competition Winners

Katie Miles from Sleepy Hollow High School won several awards at the Intel/ISEF competition in Los Angeles in May: the Anti-Vivisection Award, and third place in Cell and Molecular Biology and she also won a research trip to the Weitzman Institute in Israel.

Fourth-grader Shaleen Thaker, and eighth graders Eesha Thaker and Esha Shenoy from Irvington had outstanding performances at the 2017 Tri-County Science and Technology Fair, held on April 22 at White Plains High School.

Grand Opening

The Shames JCC on Hudson will celebrate its grand opening with five days of fun activities beginning on June 7. Activities include a ribbon cutting and ceremony, a donor cocktail party, Shehecheyanu Shabbat, a member guest day, and a family fun day. For more information see www.shamesjcc.org.

Featured TEDx Talk

The National Bullying Prevention Center has selected Tarrytown resident Sherry Saturno’s TEDx Talk “Use Your Broken Heart to Find Your Greatness” as an anti-bullying message for their website and feature story.

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by Morey Storck

Lyndhurst, the Gothic Revival “country house” designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1838 for New York City mayor William Paulding, Jr.,was originally named The Knoll. Aptly termed, it is situated on a 67-acre park-like setting beside the Hudson River, spanning an idyllic, beautifully landscaped area rambling from Route 9 to the water’s edge. There is abundant open space utilized now for concerts and exhibitions, and for tourists and locals to just walk the area, discover smaller, outbuildings, and comprehend the grandeur of what it was like in 1838 (if you had that kind of money) to live in this little castle in the country. The structure, from the outside, had a somewhat storybook quality. The interior was essentially dark with tall, dramatic stained glass window styling and high vaulted ceilings. The rooms were small, but richly furnished.

The second owner was merchant George Merritt who doubled the house-size in 1864-1865 and renamed it “Lyndenhurst” for the estate’s linden trees. The new north wing included an impressive four-story tower that added to the castle’s classic silhouette, plus a new dining room, two bedrooms, and servants’ quarters.  The overall picturesque structure was viewed, by some, as the only perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture in the U.S., and by others, as a brooding, mysterious castle inspiring the romantic intrigue of which novels and scripts are born.  And they were.  Hollywood and T.V. have utilized the property for many years, even up to the present time.

Railroad tycoon Jay Gould purchased the property in 1880 for use as his country house, shortened its name to Lyndhurst and lived there until his death in 1892, leaving it to his youngest daughter, Anna. In 1881, he contracted with Lord & Burnham, an Irvington boiler and greenhouse manufacturer, and builders of major public conservatories in the U.S., to construct the first steel-framed curvilinear greenhouse in the country. In 1961, Anna Gould, the Duchess of Tallyrand, donated Lyndhurst to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Lyndhurst Executive Director Howard Zar

Howard Zar, the current Executive Director of Lyndhurst, came to the position with an extremely impressive resume, a mission and a vision. Since the end of 2012, he has steadfastly pursued the restoration of the estate to its original state in 1842, through the changing years of decorative style, household needs, industrial pace, taste and fashion. “Our goal is to show what it was like for them (the very wealthy) to live during those times, as accurately as possible. The mansion is well-documented by death inventories and is extensively photographed from 1870 through the 1960’s,” Zar said.

Because Lyndhurst holds prominent collections of A.J. Davis furniture, 19th century French academic paintings, 18th century French furniture and decorations, Tiffany windows and extensive Herter Brothers furniture, that realistic accounting exists today. As restorations are completed, more and more furniture and furnishings are taken out of storage and placed where they were originally used.

The following is just a partial list of restorations that have been completed recently: The overhead heating pipes of the main storage rooms, previously not open to the public, have been completely taken out and restored to their original use and look. The third, fourth, and fifth floors leading to the tower are now useable, allowing visitors to explore attic spaces up to the tower and see the magnificent views of the Hudson River from there.

There is now a “backstairs tour” providing more than just a glimpse of the inner workings of the estate.  The stairs lead to the butler’s bedroom and office; to the butler pantry alongside the dining room, and still further, to the two revisions of the basement kitchen, including pots and pans stemming from the 1860’s to Helen Gould’s revisions in 1915; a beehive root cellar, scullery, meat room, zinc-top tables, ice-box and refrigerator that Ms. Gould brought in, all adding to a sense of what it was like 100 years ago.

She had married Finley Shephard in 1913, and with the possibility of children on the wayshe needed more useable space for them and a larger household. Keeping servants, domestic or immigrant unskilled laborer, was particularly difficult because there were many more possibilities in New York City. Gould had to put together a beautiful workspace for them or they would just leave for city sweatshops and what they thought would be more money.

Also, Zar has completed renovation on the new bowling alley, the first completely codified in the U.S., with two 1895 parlors, the south veranda for tea and the north veranda where sewing classes were open to women of the community; he curated the fashion exhibition featuring Anna Gould’s designer clothes and accessories evidencing how styles changed through the years, and has reinstated the kitchen garden, cherry orchard, and rockeries.  But still, it’s the landscaping, a work still in progress, that is the crown jewel of Lyndhurst as far as Zar is concerned. The specimen trees and shrubs, the magnificent display of roses, the rolling lawns, and the many vantage points from which the Hudson River can be viewed provide a serene, idyllic comfort zone to be treasured. The Lyndhurst grounds are an outstanding example of 19th century landscaping, designed in the English naturalistic style, by Ferdinand Mangold.

“So, when the ultra-wealthy abandoned ‘not so fancy’ Westchester for the even loftier Newport compound to build their grand summer retreats, they made sure to take the esthetics, those signature Mangold landscape plans for Lyndhurst, with them,” Zar said.

Mini Rajwar
Tarrytown
“Being an immigrant.”

David Barnett
Tarrytown
“I don’t trust that Trump’s motives are in the best interest of our country.”

Sharon Rynn
Tarrytown
“I wish there was more unity in the country.”

Charles Riley
Sleepy Hollow
“If over 50% of the country are completely against Trump and his decisions, then I don’t see how he is keeping the country united.”

Jerry Eimbinder, 84

Jerry Eimbinder

Jerry (Jerome) Eimbinder, a resident of Tarrytown, died May 19 following a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 84.

He is survived by his three children, Jill, Eric and Richard, and their spouses Howard, Lisa and Beth; and seven grandchildren. After 53 years of marriage, his wife, Dorothy, died of ovarian cancer in 2013.
Mr. Eimbinder held a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Pratt Institute and a Masters Degree in Business Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In his early years, he worked in the electronics publishing field, writing about the microelectronics industry and advances in semiconductors. Later, he served as publisher for more than 20 magazines and business newspapers and organized conferences with prominent speakers to help educate engineers on circuit design.

In his later years, Mr. Eimbinder wrote human interest articles and restaurant reviews for several local publications, including The Hudson Independent, and prided himself on always knowing the best places to eat. He enjoyed meeting with restaurant owners and chefs to discuss their menus and special events. Always retaining his passion for writing, he also enjoyed working with local writers and colleges on ideas and programs they could run.

An avid baseball and football fan, Mr. Eimbinder never missed a game when the Mets or Jets were playing, although family was always his first priority.

A private burial was held on May 22. Donations in memory of Jerry Eimbinder may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes foundation or the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Victor Rizzi, Jr., 88

Victor Anthony Rizzi, Jr.

, who was born in raised in North Tarrytown (now Sleepy Hollow), died May 14 at home in Spring Lake Heights. He was 88.

Mr. Rizzi graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1947. A star athlete, he Captained the 1946 ‘Headless Horseman’ football squad and was selected to the All-Westchester County and All Metropolitan All-Star teams. In 1946, he was the winner of the Jack Small Trophy awarded to the outstanding player in the annual clash between North Tarrytown and arch rival Washington Irving High Schools. In 2012, North Tarrytown High School Alumni Association honored him with a special trophy in tribute to ‘His School Spirit and Generous Support”.

When a teenager, Mr. Rizzi worked as a reporter for the Tarrytown Daily News. In recent years he contributed numerous pieces to a series of books edited by Mario Toglia containing stories of immigrants from his family’s ancestral home in Calitri, Italy. He also enjoyed authoring features for the North Tarrytown, Washington Irving and Sleepy Hollow Alumni Newsletter.

Mr. Rizzi graduated with an A.B. degree in Economics from Princeton University in 1951. A scholar athlete, he played on Tiger football teams led by the legendary coach, Charlie Caldwell.

The year following graduation found Mr. Rizzi teaching and coaching at Governor Dummer Academy in Massachusetts. The subsequent two years he performed similar duties at the Hun School of Princeton where he also served as Athletic Director. Mr. Rizzi would ultimately change direction, earning an MBA degree from the NYU Graduate School of Business Administration and embarking on a long and successful commercial banking career, beginning at Chemical Bank in New York before retiring as a Senior Executive Vice President of the National State Bank in New Jersey. He even found time to teach financial courses for 15 years in the evening division of Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison).

by Tom Pedulla

Sean McCarthy hit well over .400 this season.

Sleepy Hollow High School trailed Yonkers 2-1 in the fifth inning in the Nyack Tournament earlier this season when Sleepy Hollow Coach Rob Spirelli checked with right-hander Sean McCarthy.

Despite being set back by an unearned run, McCarthy was pitching well. Spirelli was concerned that his pitch count was building. He wanted to make sure he felt well enough to continue.

McCarthy’s answer was as strong as his pitching performance. He looked his coach in the eye and said forcefully, “You’re not taking me out of this game until we have the lead.”

McCarthy went on to pitch six innings with six strikeouts. Unfortunately for him, he reached 105 pitches, the limit set by state regulations intended to protect young arms. Spirelli was forced to make a pitching change. Worse still, Sleepy Hollow never overtook Yonkers, bowing 2-1 in a season marked by narrow defeats.

Spirelli told the anecdote not to lament defeats but to emphasize the ferocity of McCarthy’s approach.

“He’s one of the fiercest competitors I have on the team and I’ve had in a while,” Spirelli said. “He’s one of those kids who gets in the zone. He gets locked into a game and he’s able to shoulder a lot of the load.”

McCarthy, a 6-1, 185-pound junior, is still exasperated by that Yonkers loss. “I was really feeling it that day,” he said. “I wanted that game so bad.”

McCarthy has always looked up to his father, Sean, a standout hitter and pitcher at Archbishop Stepinac in White Plains. “I think I get that fire from him,” he said.

Whatever the source, Spirelli wishes that fire burned as brightly in every athlete. “You can’t teach that,” he said. “That’s someone who wants it so bad.”

McCarthy’s extraordinary competitive spirit is not limited to the diamond. He threw for 1,400 yards with 17 touchdowns last autumn for Sleepy Hollow. He developed a reputation for tenacious defense as a valuable sixth man in basketball.

Few players care more than McCarthy about winning and performing well. “He takes losing very personally,” his father said. “He puts a lot of pressure on his shoulders. It takes him awhile to recover.”

Whenever possible, he uses social media to study pitchers he expects to face, learning what they throw and how hard. He ramps up his intensity several notches whenever he has two strikes against him. Remarkably, he struck out only twice through the first 18 games.

“It’s not fun striking out,” he said. “I hate that.”

More than a few major leaguers could learn from the adjustments he makes when he has two strikes against him. “I’m going to really crowd the plate and make the pitcher uncomfortable,” he said. “It’s not so much about putting a hurting on the ball as putting it in play and doing the job.”

McCarthy is unusually versatile. After playing in the outfield last season, he is being used this spring primarily at shortstop. He can man virtually every position. He is a mainstay offensively, hitting third in the order and fashioning a gaudy .443 batting average with three home runs and 22 RBI through 18 games. The left-handed hitter boasted a .493 on-base percentage with a .739 slugging percentage.

“He’s our best all-around hitter. He’s the toughest out in our lineup,” Spirelli said. “He hits the ball to all fields. He hits for power. He hits for average. In a big spot, you want Sean up. He can battle.”

More than anything, McCarthy loves whatever game is in season. For now, that means baseball.

“There is nothing like going out on a hot day and playing baseball with my friends and competing,” he said.

by Robert Kimmel

Hundreds of little rubber ducks floating down Andre Brook in the Rotary Club’s annual Duck Derby, and crowds of children participating in the Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day activities in Tarrytown’s Patriot’s Park spelled success for the collaborative annual event in late April.

“Overall, it was a huge success and we were so pleased with the turnout,” confirmed JoAnne Murray, one of the Rotary Club’s organizers of the event.

An estimated 1,300 people showed up for the dual events, according to Barbara Turk, the Y’s Vice President for Marketing and Community Development. Healthy Kids Day netted the YMCA about $8,500 for the Strong Kids Community Impact Fund, Turk said. She explained that about 500 $10 ride bracelets were bought, permitting children to participate in many of the Y’s activities.

Murray said that the Rotary raised $23,000 from the Duck Derby’s hundreds of duck adoptions, and sponsorships and grants. “We are so grateful to everyone that adopted rubber ducks and to our many sponsors and supporters,” she added. More than $3,000 was awarded to those who had adopted winning ducks in the various race heats and Grand Final race.

The Derby this year honored Gerry Barbelet who passed away last year. Barbelet was a Rotary member, and had been a longtime Tarrytown Treasurer, and president of the Village’s Conquerer Hook and Ladder Company #1,

The day’s activities were the 10th annual collaborative event staged by the Family YMCA and Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns, and the bright, sunny skies also brought with them about the warmest weather experienced during the history of the events.

Murray and Rotary Derby co-organizer, Mimi Godwin, appeared in large duck costumes during the day.  “While the temperature was a little hot for the costumes,” Murray explained, “we survived with the help of the Tarrytown Ambulance Corps members, who ice packed us between each race, made sure we were hydrated, and came looking for us if we were out in the heat too long.”

“It seemed there were more children than ever that wanted pictures with us, but maybe it felt like that because we were so warm in the costumes,” Murray said. “We didn’t want to disappoint any children but, at the same time, we needed to get back to the ambulance to cool down.”

Children and adults watched ducks race down Andre Brook, while others enjoyed
posing with the large ducks.
—Photos by Rick Pezzullo

Happenings in JUNE

Thursday 1

Lincoln Center on Screen: At 2:30 p.m. performance of Show Boat at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Author Visit: At 7 p.m. Thomas Heany talks about his book First, Learn to Practice, a guide for music students and teachers, at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Taming Anxiety: At 7 p.m. workshop for teens and their parents at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734.

Friday 2

Concert: At 8 p.m. Donovan: Sunshine Superman 50^th Anniversary Tour at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday 3

TRACK Safety: At 11 a.m. presentation by Allison Lester of Metro-North Railroad at the Ossining Public Library. Registration required. Call 941-2416, ext. 327 or e-mail jtrapasso@wlsmail.org.

Relay For Life of the Tarrytowns: From 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. at Sleepy Hollow High School to benefit the American Cancer Society. Call 397-8865 or visit www.relayforlife.org/tarrytownny.

Wine Glass Painting Night: From 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, 100 Warehouse Lane South, Elmsford. Visit www.pawscrossedny.org.

Sunday 4

Tarrytown Craft, Food and Street Fair: From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Main St. Call 631-1705 or visit www. sleepyhollowtarrytownchamber.com.

Rose Day: From 12 noon – 3 p.m. see the Rose Garden in full bloom and talk with experts from the Garden Club of Irvington at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Poetry Readings: At 1:30 p.m. prominent local poets read from their work, facilitated by Dr. George Kraus, at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

All Seasons Chamber Players Concert: At 2 p.m. featuring works for piano, flute and strings at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Farm to Table Fundraiser: From 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. celebrate local products at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.

Monday 5

Choreographer Hermes Pan: Presentation at 10 a.m. by Edith Glass at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org

Phelps Golf Classic: Tournament to benefit Phelps Memorial Hospital Center at 11 a.m. at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough. Call 366-3104 or e-mail mcoratti@pmhc.us.

History Book Group: Meets at 7 p.m. to discuss Eleanor and Hick by Susan Quinn at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Wednesday 7

Movie: The Shack showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Art Workshop: From 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. create art in a relaxed environment at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. To register call 631-1770 or e-mail TBAArtWorkshop@tba-ny.org.

Local Lighthouses: At 7 p.m. presentation by historian Scott Craven at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Concert: At 8 p.m. George Thorogood and The Destoyers Rock Party Tour at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Thursday 8

“Summer is for Reading” Book Sale”: From 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Also June 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & June 10 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series: At 6:30 p.m. Kiki will be screened at the Ossining Public Library, followed by a panel discussion. Visit www.ossiningdocumentaries.org.

Warner Library Book Group: Meets at 7 p.m. to discuss The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen.   Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Saturday 10

Tree Climbing Championship: From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 25 arborists compete in scaling trees at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Laughter Hike: At 10 a.m. join Linda Parker on an easy nature hike enjoying Laughter Yoga exercises along the way. To register visit www.SoulisticAdventures.com or e-mail Linda@SoulisticAdventures.com.

Pollination Station: At 11 a.m. learn about the roles that flowers and animals play in pollination at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Yoga Workshop: At 1:30 p.m. “Sweat to Bliss” with Luke Ketterhagen at Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor. Register at www.YTAYoga.com or call 582-7816 for information.

Concert: At 8 p.m. The Machine performs Pink Floyd at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Sunday 11

Mansions of the Gilded Age Symposium: From 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. hear five esteemed speakers followed by a reception at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Hastings Flea Market: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Metro North train station parking lot. Also food and entertainment. Call (646) 709-4308 or visit www.hastingsflea.com.

Strawberry Festival: Enjoy strawberry shortcake, music and fun from 12 noon- 3 p.m. at the Historical Society, 1 Grove St., Tarrytown. Call 631-8374.

The Amazing Intelligence of Corvids: At 1 p.m. learn interesting facts about ravens and crows at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.

Ballet des Ameriques: At 2 p.m. performance of Peter and the Wolf at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Family Fun Day: From 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-789 or register at https://jccfamilyfunday.Eventbrite.com.

Monday 12

Jazz Standards of the American Songbook: Concert at 10 a.m. with Glenda Davenport and Hiroshi Yamazaki at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

Tai Chi: Free class at 10:30 a.m. at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org. Also Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. & Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Adult Crafts: At 6:30 p.m. make unique beaded earrings and donate a pair to a Women’s’ Shelter at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734.

Tuesday 13

Healing Meditation: At 10 a.m. non-denominational spiritual group at the United Methodist Church of the Tarrytowns, 27 S. Washington St. Call 831-9812 or e-mail Diana@dianamuenzchen.com. Also June 20 at 7 p.m.

Wednesday 14

Movie: The Sense of an Ending showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Block Oil Anchorages on the Hudson: At 7:30 p.m. join experts to talk about current ecological issues at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Program co-sponsored by the Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group. Call 723-3470 or visit www.newyork.sierraclub.org/LHG.

Open Mic Night: At 7 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library, moderated by writer Catherine Wald. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Thursday 15

Lincoln Center on Screen: At 2:30 p.m. showing of the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Midsummer Night Swing at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Thursday Evening Book Club: Meets at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Persuasion by Jane Austen at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

Homebrew How-To: At 7 p.m. talk by nano-brewery owner Justin DiNino at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Friday 16

Concert: At 8 p.m. Nick Lowe performs with special guest Alejandro Escovedo at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday 17

Organic Garden Workday: From 9 a.m. – 12 noon help cultivate the teaching garden at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.

Friends of the RiverWalk Work Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.   Meet at the end of West Main St., Tarrytown with hand tools for weeding and clipping. Call 419-7229

Food Changes Everything: Presentation at 10:30 a.m. on how our daily food choices affect our health at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Mighty Metamorphosis: At 11 a.m. scoop the pond for tadpoles and dragonfly nymphs and learn about their metamorphosis at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Movie Mavens: At 7 p.m. The Human Resources Manager will be shown at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown, followed by a moderated discussion. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP.

Sunday 18

Gardening with Nick: From 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. learn how to fertilize and irrigate your garden at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.  Other workshops July 23, Aug. 13 & Sept. 24.

Westchester Philharmonic: Concert at 3 p.m. features pianist Conrad Tao at Purchase College on Anderson Hill Rd. Call 682-3707 or visit www.westchesterphil.org.

Concert: At 7 p.m. Happy Together Tour starring the Turtles at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Tuesday 20

Mystery Book Club: Meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss Aunty Lee’s Delights by Ovidia Yu at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Wednesday 21

Movie: Get Out showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Buzzworthy Films: Sully will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Film: At 7 p.m. Jaws will be shown at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Friday 23

Summer Book Sale: From 12 noon – 5 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org. Also June 24 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Women’s Circle: At 5:45 p.m. explore Jewish women’s issues at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown.   Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP.

Concert: At 8 p.m. The Smithereens & Willie Nile Band perform at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday 24

Float Like a Butterfly: At 1 p.m. learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and discover the epic Monarch migration at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Sciencetellers: At 3 p.m. children in grades K -5 participate in an action packed adventure at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Concert: At 8 p.m. Aimee Mann performs at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Sunday 25

Rock ‘N’ Rods Automobile Show: From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. see classic and vintage cars at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Coyotes: At 2 p.m. presentation by Frank Vincent of the Wild Dog Foundation at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org

Wednesday 28

Movie: A Monster Calls showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Friday 30

A Night on Fire: At 8:30 p.m. enjoy fire juggling and comedy troupe A Different Spin in a live display of fire arts at Phillipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. Advance tickets required. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org. Also July 1 at 8 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., July2 at 8 p.m.

Ongoing

Romance in the Movies: At 2 p.m. series presented by Charles Goldman starting June 14 with Two for the Road, June 17 Far From the Madding Crowd and June 22 Love Affair at the Irvington Public Library. Registration required.   Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.   Continues in July & August.

‘Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initiative: Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into insulation and keep textile waste out of landfills.   Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org.

Summer Reading Game: For young readers starting June 19 at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Teen Summer Reading Program: June 26 – Aug. 30 win prizes for reading books at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk to get your Reading Log.

Adult Summer Reading Program: June 1- Sept. 1 for ages 18 and older at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Summer Music Series: From June 21 – Aug. 25 free jazz concerts in Dobbs Ferry, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow & Ossining. Full schedule at www.jazzforumarts.org.

Guided Kayak Tours: Weekends from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow. Call 682-5135 or visit www.KayakHudson.com .

Kayaking:  Rent a kayak between 12 noon and 5 p.m. on the Tarrytown Lakes Saturdays and Sundays.   Call 682-5135 or visit www.KayakHudson.com.

Exhibit: Works by Selene Smerling and Zoe Brotman Denahy on display June 2 – 29 at the Irvington Public Library. Reception June 3 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

Ossining Arts Council Members Show: June 1-30 at the Ossining Public Library. Reception June 15 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.     Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Exhibits: Oil paintings by Doris Mady and various scenes and portraits by IAHD Group Artists at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

“Defying Labels: New Role, New Clothes:   June 15 – Sept. 24 fashion exhibition at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Westchester Broadway Theatre: Mamma Mia on stage through June 25; Annie from June 29 – Sept. 10 in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapoblanany.com.

Latin Dance Lessons: Classes by Josie Lariccia on various dates through August 19 at the Irvington Public Library. To register call 591-7840 or visit http://irvingtonlibary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.

Jazz Sessions 2017: The greats on camera through June 22 at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

Free Lyndhurst Tours: Through September Tarrytown residents receive free Classic Tour admission on Thursdays and Fridays. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market: Open 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 18 in Patriot’s Park. E-mail TaSHFarmersMarket@gmail.com or visit www.TaSHFarmersMarket.org.

Ossining Farmers’ Market: Open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. through Dec. 17 at Spring & Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com.

Irvington Farmers Market: Open Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main St. School. Visit www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.net.

Stone Barns’ Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills: Open Wed. – Sun. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Produce, meat and eggs available in Farm Store. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.

Irvington Running Meetup: Group meets multiple times per week to keep fit, keep in touch and have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. Visit www.meetup.com/Irvington-running-Meetup/.

Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org to ensure there are enough players for a game.

Men’s club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings have varied speakers and are open to the public free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

Torah Study: Rabbi Holtz leads a class Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. No previous knowledge required. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org.

Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Healthy Life series: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects as well as health screenings and support groups. Visit www.phelpshospital.org.

Films for children: Weekends at noon at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

Children’s programs at the libraries: Stories, rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

SENIORS

Senior Benefits Information Center (SBIC): Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a trained counselor from SBIC is on hand at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To ask questions outside regular counseling hours call 231-3260.

Senior Van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, a van is available for seniors who need transportation. Call the Tarrytown Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy Hollow Recreation Dept. at 366-5109.

Hot Lunch: Plus other activities Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood House in Tarrytown. Suggested contribution $3. Call 330-3855.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205

Greenburgh Nutrition Program: See Hot Lunch above.

Computer class:   11a.m. Tuesdays (please call).

Loss Support Group: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. June 13 & 27.

Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

Art workshop: 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays.

Senior canteen: informal social group, 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays.

Mah Jongg: 1 p.m. Fridays

Bridge and card club: 1 p.m. Fridays.

TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER

Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation is $15.

Meetings: 1 p.m. June 6 and 20, followed by games.

Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Nickel bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays.

Yoga: 10 a.m. Thursdays.

Book Club: 1 p.m. June 30.

Other classes: Check bulletin board.

Pool tables: Available any time.

JAMES F.GALGANO SENIOR CENTER

55 Elm St., Sleepy Hollow, 631-0390. Annual donation is $10, due before March 1. Anyone over 55 welcome.

Meetings: 1 p.m. June 5 and 19, followed by bingo.

Exercise class: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Nickel bingo: 1 p.m. Tuesdays.

Yoga: 9 a.m. June 14 and 28.

Trip to City Island: June 1.

Ceramics: 1:15 p.m. June 8 and 22.

Exercise class: 10:30 a.m. Fridays.

Knitting: 1 p.m. Fridays.

Open weekdays for socializing, card playing, etc.: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

by Rick Pezzullo

Carol Ressa

A longtime employee of the Tarrytown Union Free School District was charged Wednesday with stealing more than $10,000 from the district over a six-year period.

Carol Ressa, 53, of Lake Peekskill, secretary to Sleepy Hollow Middle School Principal Elizabeth Lopez, with charged with two separate counts of grand larceny by Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. and was arraigned in Sleepy Hollow Village Court.

If convicted, Ressa could face from one to 15 years in state prison. She pled not guilty and was remanded to Westchester County Jail after being unable to post $5,000 cash or a $25,000 bond. She is due back in court on June 19.

According to Scarpino, between about October 2011 and March 2017, Ressa used her position as a public employee to steal thousands of dollars from the district. In addition to stealing unauthorized checks drawn from a school district bank account and made payable to herself, Ressa also allegedly stole multiple checks and money orders which had been provided to the school district by Middle School students and their families in order to pay for various student activities. Those included class trips, yearbooks, and even school lunches.

After stealing the various checks and money orders payments, Scarpino said Ressa deposited the stolen district funds into her own personal bank accounts for her own personal use. As a result of the scheme, Ressa stole more than $10,000, Scarpino said.

Ressa, who has worked for the district for 27 years, reportedly has been on paid leave since March when the District Attorney began looking into allegations of missing funds.

The new outdoor swimming pool in Tarrytown (behind the train station) is open for the summer season. More than 680 residents have signed up for memberships, generating approximately $73,000 in revenue to the village, according to Village Administrator Richard Slingerland.

The pool is open on weekdays from noon to 7 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The seasonal member rates are: family (two adults, unlimited children) $400; Adults $200; Students and Seniors $100; Daily Guest fee (limit two per card holder) $10 weekdays, $15 weekends.

The village has also set aside times for laps: M-TH: 5:30 a.m., Sundays: 8 to 9:45 a.m. Lap fees are $50 for members and $80 for non-members.

 Sunday 2

Float Like a Butterfly: At 1 p.m. learn about the amazing life of a butterfly at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Wednesday 5

Yoga with Nicole: At 10:30 a.m. practice beginning yoga stretches at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

Movie Matinees: The Scarlet Coat showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Thursday 6

Movies for Kids: Lego Batman Movie showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Friday 7

Book Club: At 10 a.m. The Attack by Yasmina Khadra will be discussed at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. To RSVP call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org.

Saturday 8

Beaver Dams and Lodges: At 10 a.m. enjoy a story plus habitat hikes, stream stomps and wild foraging at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Adult Comedy Night: Six popular comics perform at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Sunday 9

Hastings Flea Market: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Metro North train station parking lot. Also food and entertainment. Call (646) 709-4308 or visit www.hastingsflea.com.

Bringing Butterflies to Your Yard: At 1 p.m. learn how to make your own backyard a gathering place for native butterflies at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Concert: At 7 p.m. Randy Newman performs at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Monday 10

Let’s Talk About Your Home: At 7 p.m. Marie Graham, founder of The Refreshed Home, speaks at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Tuesday 11

Retro Revival Series: The Graduate showing at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org

Wednesday 12

Movie Matinees: The Zookeeper’s Wife showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Stories of the Founding of America: At 7 p.m. Brian Patrick Mulligan performs Ben Franklin & the Great American Experiment at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Impact Investing: At 7:30 p.m. learn how to combine socially beneficial results with financial gain at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Program co-sponsored by the Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group. Call 723-3470 or visit www.newyork.sierraclub.org/LHG.

Literary Evening: At 7:30 p.m. Idra Novey & Alex Mar share poetic beginnings and work of journalistic non-fiction at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter.org.

Thursday 13

Movies for Kids: A Dog’s Purpose showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Author Event: At 6 p.m. Eugene Lim reads from his new novel Dear Cyborgs at Riverrun Books & Manuscripts in Hastings-on-Hudson. Call 478-1339.

Summer Nights at Stone Barns: At 7 p.m. change makers discuss how to achieve a healthy and sustainable food system for all at Stone Barns’ Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org. Also July 20 & 27.

Warner Library Book Group: Meets at 7 p.m. to discuss Celine by Peter Heller.   Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Author Visit: at 7 p.m. Elaine Freed Lindenblatt talks about her book Stop at the Red Apple at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Rivertown Socials: At 7:30 p.m. join a ‘80s cardio dance class and bring new or gently used sneakers to donate to a local group at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown.   Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

Saturday 15

Friends of the RiverWalk Work Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.   Meet at the end of West Main St., Tarrytown with hand tools for weeding and clipping. Call 419-7229.

Westchester Broadway Theatre: Singer Michael Amonte performs in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Comedy Night: At 8 p.m. HA! Comedy Club presents Artie Lange at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Tuesday 18

Mystery Book Club: Meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss The Last Policeman by Ben Winters at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Free Healing Meditation: At 7 p.m. non-denominational spiritual group at the United Methodist Church of the Tarrytowns, 27 S. Washington St. Call 831-9812 or e-mail Diana@dianamuenzchen.com. Also July 25 at 10 a.m.

Wednesday 19

Movie Matinee: Witness for the Prosecution showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Buzzworthy Films: Florence Foster Jenkins showing at 6:30 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Celebrate Jonathan Demme: At 8:30 p.m. watch Stop Making Sense at the Artopee Way Drive-In in Nyack. Call 845-353-2568 or visit www.rivertownfilm.org.

Thursday 20

Movies for Kids: Monster Trucks showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series: At 6:30 p.m. The Thirteenth, showcasing the American prison system, will be screened at the Ossining Public Library, followed by a panel discussion. Visit www.ossiningdocumentaries.org.

Saturday 22

Rabbit Ramble: At 10 a.m. enjoy a story plus habitat hikes, stream stomps and critter care at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Pet Adoption Day: From 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Boys of the Bronx Doo Wop Night: The Belmonts perform at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Sunday 23

Butterflies, Bees and Birds: At 1 p.m. visit a native plant meadow and learn about this rich ecosystem at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Gardening with Nick: From 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. learn how to use your garden to its full potential at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.   Other workshops Aug. 13 & Sept. 24.

Wednesday 26

Movie Matinees: Beauty and the Beast showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Improv: At 8 p.m. Don’t Think Twice will be screened at the Nyack Center, Broadway at Depew, followed by discussion with improv teacher and performer Jim Fyfe. Call 845-353-2568 or visit www.rivertownfilm.org.

Thursday 27

Movies for Kids: Trolls showing at 2 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Magical Moths: At 8 p.m. celebrate National Moth Week with naturalist Charlie Roberto at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining. Preregistration required. Call 762-2912, ext. 110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Friday 28

Y Summer Theater: Performs All Shook Up at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Sleepy Hollow High School Auditorium. Call 418-5562 for more information. Also July 29 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Random Farms Kids’ Theater: Performs The Sound of Music at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Also July 29 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Saturday 29

Ossining and the Arts: At 6 p.m. Mike and Miriam Risko will be honored, short films by Kristen Hester and Dominic Pace will be screened and refreshments served at the Ossining Public Library. RSVP on the Facebook page Ossining and the Arts.

The Night the Music Lived: A tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:45 p.m. & show at 8:30 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

StoryStage: At 8 p.m. enjoy the American tradition of storytelling at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org.

Sunday 30

Meet the Animals: At 1 p.m. get up close and hands-on with some of the animals at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Monday 31

Phelps Golf Classic: Tournament to benefit Phelps Memorial Hospital Center at 11 a.m. at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough. Call 366-3104 or e-mail mcoratti@pmhc.us.   (Rescheduled from June 5).

Ongoing

Free Tai Chi: Drop-in Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Shames JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown.   Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

Jazz Forum Club: Shows Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. & 10 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. at One Dixon Lane in Tarrytown. Call 631-1000 or visit http://jazzforumarts.org/.

Sounds of Summer: Old and new music documentaries through Aug. 17 at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org

Summer Reading Buddies: Fridays from 10 a.m. – 12 noon July 7 – Aug. 11 volunteers will help children in grades K-6 with their summer reading assignments at the Ossining Public Library. Call 941-2416, ext. 337 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Pirate Quest: On Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-8 hunt through the grounds to load precious cargo onto their digital pirate ships at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow. Call 366-6900 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org.

Personal Empowerment Meet-Up: Join Lane Cobb Saturdays in July and August from 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. starting July 8 and learn how to create balance in a not so balanced world at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Nature Camps: From July 10 – Sept. 1 for grades K – 5 at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenterorg.

Summer Music Series: Through Aug. 25 free jazz concerts in Dobbs Ferry, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow & Ossining. Full schedule at www.jazzforumarts.org.

Romance in the Movies: At 2 p.m. series presented by Charles Goldman continuing July 6 with Portrait of Jennie, July 13 Humoresque, July 20 Deception and July 27 The More the Merrier at the Irvington Public Library. Registration required.   Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.   Continues in August.

Exhibit: Works by Selene Smerling and Zoe Brotman Denahy continue on display at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

Exhibits: Photography by Jim Drohan and abstract art by Michelle Williams at the Ossining Public Library. Reception for Drohan July 8 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.     Call 941-2416 or visit www.ossininglibrary.org.

Exhibit: Work by the artists at Neighborhood House at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Reception July 12 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

“Defying Labels: New Role, New Clothes:   Through Sept. 24 fashion exhibition at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

‘Drop Your Pants’ Denim Recycling Initiative: Bring your worn denim clothes to the Tarrytown Music Hall lobby collection box for recycling into insulation and keep textile waste out of landfills.   Visit http://bluejeansgogreen.org.

Westchester Broadway Theatre: Annie on stage through Sept. 10 in Elmsford. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. & show at 8 p.m. Call 592-2222 or visit www.broadwaytheatre.com.

Latin Dance Lessons: Classes by Josie Lariccia on various dates through August 19 at the Irvington Public Library. To register call 591-7840 or visit http://irvingtonlibary.evanced.info/signup/Calendar.

Summer Reading Game: For young readers through Aug. 19 at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Teen Summer Reading Program: Through Aug. 30 win prizes for reading books at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk to get your Reading Log.

Adult Summer Reading Program: Through Sept. 1 for ages 18 and older at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Guided Kayak Tours: Weekends from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow. Call 682-5135 or visit www.KayakHudson.com .

Kayaking:  Rent a kayak between 12 noon and 5 p.m. on the Tarrytown Lakes Saturdays and Sundays.   Call 682-5135 or visit www.KayakHudson.com.

Wine and Jazz Wednesdays: From 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. featuring bassist John Lang at La Chinita Poblana in Irvington. Visit www.chinitapoblanany.com.

Free Lyndhurst Tours: Through September Tarrytown residents receive free Classic Tour admission on Thursdays and Fridays. Call 631-4481 or visit www.lyndhurst.org.

Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market: Open 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 18 in Patriot’s Park. E-mail TaSHFarmersMarket@gmail.com or visit www.TaSHFarmersMarket.org.

Ossining Farmers’ Market: Open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. through Dec. 17 at Spring & Main Sts. Call 923-4837 or visit www.downtoearthmarkets.com.

Irvington Farmers Market: Open Sundays from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Main St. School. Visit www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.net.

Stone Barns’ Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills: Open Wed. – Sun. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Produce, meat and eggs available in Farm Store. Call 366-6200 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.

Irvington Running Meetup: Group meets multiple times per week to keep fit, keep in touch and have fun. Beginning runners always welcome. Visit www.meetup.com/Irvington-running-Meetup/.

Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org to ensure there are enough players for a game.

Men’s club: Meets every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Meetings have varied speakers and are open to the public free of charge. Call 366-7898 or visit www.ShamesJCC.org.

Torah Study: Rabbi Holtz leads a class July 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Tarrytown. No previous knowledge required. Call 631-1770 or e-mail adulted@tba-ny.org.

Chess Club: The Warner Library Chess Club meets on the second, third and fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.

Healthy Life series: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow offers the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects as well as health screenings and support groups. Visit www.phelpshospital.org.

Films for children: Weekends at noon at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 or visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

Children’s programs at the libraries: Stories, rhymes, crafts and songs for children of various ages at Tarrytown’s Warner Library and Irvington Public Library. For Warner, call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. For Irvington, call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org.

Senior Benefits Information Center (SBIC): Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a trained counselor from SBIC is on hand at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call 631-7734. To ask questions outside regular counseling hours call 231-3260.

Senior Van: Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, a van is available for seniors who need transportation. Call the Tarrytown Village Hall at 631-7873 or the Sleepy Hollow Recreation Dept. at 366-5109.

Hot Lunch: Plus other activities Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Neighborhood House in Tarrytown. Suggested contribution $3. Call 330-3855.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

43 Wildey St., Tarrytown, 631-0205

Greenburgh Nutrition Program: See Hot Lunch above.

Computer class:   11a.m. Tuesdays (please call).

Yoga on the chair: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

Art workshop: 1 p.m. Wednesdays (except July 12).

Art exhibit reception: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. July 12 at Warner Library.

Tai Chi: 11 a.m. Thursdays.

Senior canteen: informal social group, 1 p.m. Thursdays.

Movies: 1 p.m. Fridays.

Mah Jongg: 1 p.m. Fridays

Bridge and card club: 1 p.m. Fridays.

TARRYTOWN SENIOR CENTER

Pierson Park, 631-2304. Annual donation is $15.

Meetings: 1 p.m. July 5 and 18, followed by games.

Exercise: 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Nickel bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays.

by Barrett Seaman

A trio of energy experts and environmental activists conducted a panel discussion June 29 at the Warner Library on a carbon tax as a means of discouraging the use of fossil fuels to produce energy. Charles Komanoff, founder and director of the Carbon Tax Center, was joined by Iona Lutey, Northeast Regional Coordinator for Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), and Sara Hsu, Associate Professor of Economics, SUNY New Paltz. Sustainable Westchester and Westchester Power and a host of other local groups sponsored the program.

The idea of levying a carbon tax as a way to slow the rate of global warming has been around for years but until this year has not been the favored approach. Embedded in both the Kyoto Protocols and the Paris Climate Accord, “cap and trade” is designed to reduce emissions by setting a limit on the total amount of emissions an industry or country can release during a fixed time period. Individual countries can exceed their cap through a system of trade-offs with other countries whose emissions fall below their cap—essentially a way to buy and sell the right to pollute. Cap and trade is complicated, however. It requires long lead-times and is difficult to enforce, particularly on a global basis.

In the U.S, taxing carbon has traditionally been unpopular with Democrats, who prefer regulation and argue that the tax hits low-income groups disproportionally. Republicans, many skeptical of climate change anyway, don’t like it because it’s a tax.

Recently, however, the carbon tax got a boost when two well-respected Reagan cabinet members, George P. Schultz and James A. Baker III, called for a tax of $40-per-ton and rising over time on carbon emissions as a replacement for current regulations, with revenues kicking back to taxpayers (about $2,000 for a family of four). Then, just last month, Exxon Mobil Corp., British Petroleum, Royal Dutch Shell and Total announced their endorsement of a carbon tax.

Many environmental activists are suspicious of Big Oil’s motivation, fearing it is intended to divide them, and that the companies can afford to give the idea lip service when the likelihood of Trump administration support is nil. However, panel members contended that Trump’s opposition may no longer be enough to counter what they say is steadily growing public support.

In his lead-off presentation, Komanoffmade the broad case for a carbon tax as part of a larger plan to curb climate change. Carbon emissions have been falling in recent years, in part because electricity consumption has been falling and in part because electricity is coming from cleaner sources, he said. But while CO2 emissions have dropped, methane has not. His approach would be to de-subsidize coal, oil and gas and transfer those subsidies to clean energy sources, like wind and solar. A carbon tax along the lines of the Baker/Schultz proposal, he argued, would allow the U.S. to keep its Paris Climate Accord pledges regardless of Trump’s opposition. And given the current low prices for crude oil, such a tax would be more palatable than when energy costs are high.

Iona Lutey, a product of Bronxville Schools and Colgate University, was a community organizer before committing herself fully to CCL. She asserted that the tax would reduce CO2 emissions by 31% over 10 years and 50% over 20 years, and that the “dividend” returned to taxpayers would create 2.8 million new jobs over 20 years and add $1.375 trillion to the nation’s economy.

Addressing the political prospects for adoption of a carbon tax, Lutey argued that the combination of increasingly favorable public opinion, a lengthening list of corporations and business lobbies endorsing it and evidence that Republican members of Congress are beginning to feel the heat are reasons for optimism. She then spelled out ways individual citizens can help—through letter-writing pressuring their legislators and supporting the CCL in its multi-faceted lobbying efforts.

Hsu spoke specifically in favor of a carbon tax for the State of New York, calling it “essential at this point in time, as climate change is already here and our federal government is doing very little about it.”

The tax her group, Green Education and Legal Fund (www.gelfny.org), advocates would start at $35 a ton and increase $15 a ton-per-year. Sixty percent of the revenues would go back to low- and moderate-income consumers. The remaining 40% would support clean energy and mass transit expansion. Legislation to this effect is before the State Senate and Assembly. Hsu noted that Oregon, Massachusetts, Vermont. Rhode Island, Connecticut and Washington State are presently considering carbon taxes.

Dan Welsh, representing Sustainable Westchester, which organized the event, did not specifically endorse a carbon tax but says he feels his organization can contribute by “facilitating and encouraging” any discussion that would help promote the adoption of solar energy, electric vehicles and other clean energy components. “We are just helping with the liquidity of the ‘marketplace of ideas,’” he said.

by Jake Leary

The school bells have rung for the last time, students are free from homework and obligations, and parents panic to find a suitable activity to keep their children busy. The Jacob Burns Media Arts Lab seeks to harness this youthful energy and parental desperation for art and creativity.

While many summer camps offer fun experiences based around energy-burning activities, the Burns’ “Summer at the Lab” program offers an educational experience for the next generation of filmmakers and film enthusiasts. Tailored to the age and aptitude of each grade level, the program gives children an opportunity to explore the Burns’ sets, equipment, and professional expertise. Younger attendees — students ranging from third to 10th grade — are offered a place in the Burns’ “Lab Camp” in which children are introduced to different modes of filmmaking as well as the necessary equipment and production skills. Older (high school) campers are able to join a more advanced program: the “Summer Co-op.”

This program does everything that the “Lab Camp” does, and then, by the third week, gives students the opportunity to create an independent project. Students are given the option to write, direct, edit, film, act, or to animate short films. To help campers find their medium of choice, the Burns offers three concentrations: video production, animation, and interactive storytelling.

Emily Keating, the Jacob Burns Director of Education, described the range of possibilities available to campers. “The goal being that as they have more experiences here and more skills here they begin to think as they get older, ‘what stories I want to tell’ and ‘what’s the best format and way to tell that particular story rather than coming in and saying, ‘I want to make an action film or a live action film’ … letting stories and meaning they want to make drive the choices and decisions they would make in the medium,” she said.

“One of the great things about Lab Camp is that the groups are quite small. We have, for each grade level or group, 10 campers with two counselors and then a range of what we call specialists are also part of the experience,” Keating said.

Each “Summer at the Lab” session ends with a screening for the families of the campers — a chance, according to Keating, for the students to “give their guests a little insight into the process they’ve been going through.”

For more information about Jacob Burns summer and year-round educational programs, see https://burnsfilmcenter.org/courses/.

by Camille Cunningham 

For anyone living in the northeast, summer is the time to look out for ticks and the diseases they frequently carry. Ticks are most active late spring through early fall, but when the weather turns hot, jeans and long sleeves give way to t-shirts and shorts, leaving bare skin vulnerable to these bloodsucking pests.

Recent news reports say 2017 may be a banner year for ticks and Lyme disease due to two consecutive mild winters in the region. To make matters worse, Powassan, a less common, but potentially more serious tick-borne infection, may be on the rise. While very rare, the stakes are extraordinarily high. Inflammation of the brain can occur, leading to death in 10% of cases and long-lasting neurological deficits in another 60%. Unlike Lyme, which typically takes 24-to-36 hours to transfer from tick to host, Powassan can infect its victim in as little as fifteen minutes. There is no known treatment.

Nationally recognized Lyme disease expert and director of infectious disease at New York Medical College, Dr. Gary Wormser, doesn’t want people to overreact. “Powassan is very rare,” he said. There have only been two documented cases in the past three years in Westchester, with a third case yet to be officially reported.  “There has not been a striking increase in the disease,” he said, rebuffing news reports.

Wormser is the director and founder of the Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center, a walk-in clinic for the care and study of patients with tick-borne infections, based at the New York Medical College in Hawthorne. He established the clinic 29 years ago. “I saw people needing help and I felt obligated to do something,” he said. Open June to August, it is a sort-of urgent care center for tick-borne infections. Anyone over 18 with suspicious symptoms, a rash, or recently bitten by a tick, can drop in from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. No appointment is necessary and virtually all insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Rash checks are free. He encourages those who have been bitten to retain the tick. An entomologist on staff can determine if it carries disease.

More concerning than Powassan, said Wormser, is babesiosis. “Until 2001 we didn’t see this disease in Westchester,” he said. “It was found mostly on Nantucket, Cape Cod, Block Island, and Shelter Island, but it has spread inland.” Last year the Westchester Center Medical lab diagnosed 21 cases. Because babesiosis is caused by a parasite, not by bacteria like Lyme, the approach to treatment is very different. “It is similar to malaria,” said Wormser. “The tipoff is a fever and laboratory abnormalities.”

One of his patients, Barbara, an active 50+ year-old professional who owns her own business, never noticed a tick on her body but came down with extreme flu-like symptoms: “A murderous headache, extreme fatigue, stiff neck, body aches, and chills and sweats,” she said. Her internist first diagnosed her with summer flu, but she wound up in the hospital, diagnosed with pneumonia. Three times, her symptoms gradually receded, only to return again after a week or so. When laboratory tests turned up positive for both Lupus and Hepatitis C, her doctor grew skeptical and referred her to Dr. Wormser. Treated with Mepron (a medication also used with Malaria) and azithromycin, she made a complete recovery.

Babesiosis often goes unnoticed because in 25% of adults and 50% of children, it is entirely asymptomatic and thus can be passed unwittingly through blood donations (blood banks do not yet screen for it), or to unborn children. There have been multiple cases of its spread in each of these ways. Immuno-suppressed patients, those without spleens and the elderly fare much worse with the disease and should be extra cautious.

Prevention is the key to all tick-borne diseases, as there is no vaccine currently for humans. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using an insect repellent that contains at least 20% DEET on exposed skin (excluding hands and face) and permethrin to treat clothing, especially shoes and socks, where ticks generally start their journey. Local mom Melissa Ray of Sleepy Hollow has battled ticks throughout her son’s years at summer camp with conscientious use of permethrin. Her son contracted Lyme at age five and was successfully treated with antibiotics, but when she used insect repellant on him, he broke out in hives. She first purchased clothes treated with permethrin from LL Bean, but then found it less expensive and more convenient to send his camp clothes to a company she found online that treat them with permethrin (www.insectshield.com). Now 16, her son has not had another tick encounter.

Besides diligent use of repellents, the CDC recommends avoiding areas with thick vegetation, high grass or leaf litter, walking in the center of trails when hiking, and showering as soon as possible after coming indoors. It also recommends tumble-drying clothes on high heat for ten minutes to kill ticks that may be on clothes. Do not wait to see a doctor to remove a tick; since the longer it is attached the more likely an infection can occur. A tick can be removed with simple tweezers, grasping the tick as closely to the point of attachment as possible and pulling slowly but firmly. Clean the site with an antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol.

For more information call the Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center, (914) 493- TICK (8425). Patients with long-term symptoms should call the Division of Infectious Disease at Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, (914) 493-8865, and for patients under 18, the Pediatric Lyme Disease Center (914) 493-8333.

by Tom Pedulla

Sleepy Hollow’s 17-and-under summer baseball team will rely on a Fab Five of sorts in attempting to make a successful debut in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League.

Coach Robert Bischof is depending on five players who have been with him since they were nine years old: standout catcher Matthew Bischof (he qualifies as a lifer since he is the coach’s son), middle infielder Sean McCarthy, slick-fielding third baseman Alec Bjorkland and right-handers Nathan Gargano and Gavin Ryan.

Bischof welcomes the experience they bring.

“It’s great as a coach,” he said. “You try to develop a relationship with all of the kids so you understand them and they understand you. Now, they are young men and we treat them like young men.”

D.J. Owen and Ben Oshins are the third and fourth starters in the rotation, respectively. In addition, Owen is a ball-hawking center fielder when he is not on the mound. Travis Cowles (second base) and Jaden D’Agostiniis (first base) are other players working to refine their skills.

Bischof expects the team to quickly assert itself in its new surroundings.“We have a bunch of talented kids and, if they put the effort forward, they will be very competitive,” he said. “We’ve always managed to be in the top two or three in any league we’ve been in.”

Here is a look at Sleepy Hollow’s other three entries in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League:

FIFTEEN AND UNDER: Good teams are strong up the middle, and this squad offers that. Shortstop Luke McCarthy and second baseman Patrick Smith form a dynamic double-play combination. They are complemented by Manny Abreu, a standout defensive catcher, and center fielder Louis Kudla.

Rising star Devin Batheja can man either of the infield corner positions. Outfield help comes from Jackson Many, Andy Estrella (a top base-stealing threat) and promising eighth-grader Talon Carsto. Ryan Owen and Ramon Salazar are right-handers who should help shoulder the pitching load.

Coach Sean McCarthy said of the league change, “We wanted to challenge the boys a bit more by playing top-notch teams throughout the county. We feel confident that, if we get good pitching and make the routine plays in the field, we will be in every game.”

FOURTEEN AND UNDER: Coach Eugene Arduino has high expectations for this squad. “We should do very well,” he said. “We should be well over .500.”

Outfielders Chris Naughton and Daniel Rosario are among the reasons for optimism. Naughton, a quiet leader, excels in left field and provides offensive firepower. The speedy Rosario offers a great deal of promise as a center fielder. He played organized ball for the first time last season. He is constantly learning how to capitalize on an abundance of athleticism.

Second baseman Aren Arduino is counted on to provide an offensive spark. First baseman Luke Many and catcher Mike Manganiello help to anchor the infield. Hard-throwing right-hander Ruben Bertiz offers an ace at the head of the pitching rotation.

TWELVE AND UNDER: This team is a bit of a Pirozzi family affair. Paul Pirozzi coaches his twin sons, Mike and Chris. Mike, displaying improved arm strength, leads the pitching rotation. He often takes his cue from his twin, Chris, since Chris is a catcher.

Pirozzi – the coach that is – welcomes the versatility of Tommy Black. He is a right-hander with the capability of playing virtually every position. Shortstop Armani Curet, second baseman Kevin Richardson and catcher Antos Kozlowski are other key figures on the roster.

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

by Kevin Brown

After the long reign of outgoing Athletic Director Chuck Scarpulla, Denise Kiernan takes over the position with a significantly expanded role. Kiernan will be the Director of Health and Physical Education, overseeing not only the interscholastic athletic program but also Physical Education and Health Education teachers for all grades K through 12.

Her resume and credentials are extensive. She is joining the district from a position as the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics in the Glen Cove School District on Long Island. She has received mulitple teaching awards and is an administrator with a list of certifications that is remarkably impressive. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at St. Bonaventure and has a MS in Education Administration from C.W. Post. As a teacher, she has held several Physical Education positions and has coached soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.

Q: How will your role be different within the Tarrytown School District?

A: My position will be Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics for Kindergarten through 12th grade. Athletics is an extension of what goes on in the classroom. It is important that the education that we give children regarding lifelong fitness and wellness from a young age will impact them throughout their schooling and life. By providing children with a balanced lifestyle, this will allow them to live a life of health and wellness. When children begin 7th grade, hopefully they will participate in a sport that they enjoy and pursue for a lifetime.

Q: Your resume includes a lot of work and study in Nutrition and Wellness.

A: Our young students need the tools to achieve maximum success. By providing them with a wellness approach that addresses their health and nutrition, all students can be successful.

Q: Please share your mission.

A: Coaches are transformational in the lives of student athletes. Everything is connected. A well-rounded academic and athletic program will assist a student athlete to grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. So many students will note the coaches who played such a huge role in their formative years.

Q: Let’s focus on athletics. Have you met the coaches yet?

A: As of right now, I am transitioning jobs and will be meeting with the coaches throughout the summer to learn about their programs, goals and successes. An athletic program is a collaboration between coaches, students, staff, parents, and the community. All parts are equally important to ensure success.

Q: Sleepy Hollow High School is considered a football school. What is your mindset on football?

A: I am a big fan of football. Not just the sport, but the community that it engenders. The cheerleaders, the fans, the community that rallies around it…it’s a unique sport. Practices, games, dinners, fundraising and the bus rides to and from competitions are an integral part of the experience that impacts our students. Football is being taught differently now with an enormous focus on player safety.

Q: What are your thoughts about teachers as coaches?

A: I can’t comment, I need to become familiar with the policies of the school district. I do believe that all coaches should be held accountable with fair and rigorous standards. Feedback that is positive and critical will provide all coaches with the ability to grow and improve so they can offer the student athletes the best possible experience.

Q: Some of the parents of more competitive athletes are extremely disappointed by middle school athletics. The kids compete at a very high level through clubs and community programs from a young age and then Middle School Sports is an activity. Any thoughts?

A: This is a very prominent subject out there right now. I think Middle School Athletics are at a turning point. In the 70s and early 80s a lot of rules like the “no-cut policy” and “everybody plays a half game” policies were put in place to help engender participation in sports for all student athletes.

It is important to strike the balance between playing time and competition at the modified level. Middle School athletics is an important part of a school districts’ athletic program because it offers students an opportunity to build on the skills and fundamentals at a lower level and allows them to understand the commitment level required to succeed.

Q: Will you have focus on helping the gifted athletes move on to the next level?

A: The college bound process for student athletes includes the participation of the athletic director, coaches, student-athletes, and the parents. The goal is to provide them with opportunities to assist with the necessary tools and resources.

Q: Anything else you would like to share?

A: I want to wish Chuck Scarpulla a healthy and happy retirement. I am fortunate to have met him and follow his reign and begin my career at Sleepy. I am looking forward to working with the staff, students, parents, and the Sleepy Hollow community who gives so much to the programs and to their children.

Who gets skin cancer, and why?

Sun exposure is the biggest cause of skin cancer, but some cancers develop on skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Exposure to environmental hazards, radiation treatment, and even heredity may play a role. Although skin cancer affects people of all colors and races, the risk is greatest for people who have fair skin, a large number of moles, a family history of skin cancer, a history of excessive sun exposure or blistering sunburns, or received radiation treatments.

What are the types of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). They usually develop in people who have fair skin, but can occur in any skin color. They develop after years of sun exposure or tanning and tend to form on areas that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, ears, hands, arms, chest and back. These carcinomas can appear as a firm red bump, scaly pink patch, or a sore that doesn’t heal.  Both BCC and SCC can invade into the skin and cause disfigurement. BCC rarely metastasizes or spreads, while the risk is slightly higher for SCC.  Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent further damage and stop them from spreading to other areas of the body.

The most dangerous and deadliest form of skin cancer is melanoma.  It frequently develops in a pre-existing mole or appears as a new dark spot on the skin.  Melanoma is caused mainly by intense, occasional ultraviolet light exposure, which frequently leads to sunburn.  It occurs especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease.  If melanoma is detected and treated early, it is almost always curable.  If not, the cancer can advance and spread to other parts of the body, where it becomes hard to treat and can be fatal.  Knowing the ABCDE warning signs (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving) of melanoma can help you find an early melanoma.  Consult a doctor if a mole is asymmetrical; has irregular edges; is more than one color; is wider than a pencil eraser; changes with regard to size, shape or color; or if the mole itches, oozes or bleeds.

How do I prevent skin cancer?

» Seek the shade, especially between 10 am and 4 pm, when the sun’s rays are strongest.

» Avoid sun-tanning and do not use UV tanning beds, as they are more harmful than the sun.

» Cover up with clothing or, even better, UV-protective clothing. Wear a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

» While outdoors, use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB), water -resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.  Reapply approximately every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. Don’t forget the top of your feet, your neck, your ears and the top of your head.

» Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

» See your dermatologist every year for a skin exam.

» And remember, if you notice changes to your skin, such as a new growth, a mole changing appearance, or a sore that won’t heal, see a doctor right way.

Dr. Alison Stallings is a dermatologist at Phelps Hospital. She is a member of Advanced Dermatology of Westchester in Tarrytown.

by Alexa Brandenberg

Camille Marchini
Tarrytown
“I think it’s wrong. If students are coming here for better opportunities, why should they be denied the privilege that I am so lucky to have?”

Jaime Valencia
Tarrytown
“It is completely unfair that the officials would come to the school. School is supposed to be a safe haven.”

Luz Valencia
Tarrytown
“I remember the speech that Trump made saying he would only deport criminals. Students are not criminals.”

Ryan Boniello
Tarrytown
“I believe there should be a quick route to citizenship, but until then we have to be hard-nosed about people who are siphoning our tax dollars.”

Brooke Stevens
Works in Tarrytown
“I feel there has to be a less aggressive way to handle a situation like this.”

Dear Tarrytown Friends,

I am writing this letter on first day of summer and I do not have to tell you how that date beats in the hearts of every parent and child out there. I wanted to get this to you before you all started your well deserved summer vacations and all the activities that the season brings.

As many of you may know, my husband Dan Moriarty passed away a few weeks ago after a two-year battle with depression. His passing leaves behind a ripple effect the likes of which I never expected to see. The cards, letters, meals, and well wishes overwhelm me when I consider it on the large scale. You have all sealed a place in my heart forever and if I live to be 100, I could never be able to repay your generosity.

These past two weeks have presented a very steep learning curve for me and the kids. As I told many of you at the services, God tore up the plan book on this one and is asking us all to trust ourselves to rewrite it. So what I learned so far….?

I learned that God writes in crooked lines. We have no idea what he is adding to our life story or the meaning behind the actions. Nor will we until we live the experience and He unfolds the story in its entirety to be clearly understood. I must trust that he is working on a best seller here!

I learned that Mr. Rogers was a genius….he wrote once that if and when tragedy strikes, we should all look to the helpers in the moment. I took his advice these past few weeks and I am humbled by the overwhelming outpouring of love and help shown to me and my children. Your support is palpable even at great distance. I love you all for your strength and remembrance of Dan as the man who provided the soundtrack to all the experiences, big and small that life offered.

I learned that small is a relative term…. As a teacher and mom to my four kids, when things went awry in the classroom or at the breakfast table. I would joke tell the kids that I was Judge and Jury, I was the mama bear and I was in charge. They would laugh, argue or agree (Then they would go and do exactly what THEY had planned in the first place). My world was small, controlled and predictable; I love it that way and I am so grateful to have you all sharing it with me. You all taught me a valuable math lesson…

One small town + one collective heart = healing.

I learned to say “thank you” instead of “I got this.” To assume that I can handle everything with a simple “I got this” is to sound rather like a self proclaimed superhero and in some way diminishes the person offering the help. Well for sure I am no superhero…(Just ask my kids!) I do thank each and every one of you for picking up the pieces and helping me through this dark time in my life. YOU ARE THE SUPERHEROES!

Finally, I learned that we are all who we are in the eyes of others. Dan and I would always send notes to each other and sign them in stick figures not names. These would convey more than any words could. A dear friend did what is in my opinion a true act of kindness in clearing up Dan’s workspace so as to save me the pain of doing so. She came across one of these drawings that he made on a post-it; Toothy smile, Curly Hair and glasses. Above the drawing was the statement “Remember this guy!” So we are all tasked with doing just that. Remember Dan, his music, his wry sense of humor and ability to look at the parade of life and provide the soundtrack. Thank you all!

Sincerely,

Mary, Danny, Peter, Chris and Cecelia Moriarty
Tarrytown (The Greatest Place on Earth)