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By Rick PezzulloAngelina Rios of Peekskill has expe-

rienced a lifetime of health issues in her eight years alive, but she recently had an experience with two of her favorite ac-tors that she’ll remember fondly.

Through the Kids Wish Network, a na-tional charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memo-ries and improving the quality of life for children with life-altering situations, Rios met David and Tamela Mann, stars of It’s a Manns World and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, October 23 at the Dou-bletree by Hilton in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

The Manns, who are also gospel music singers, took a break from their televi-sion production schedule to have lunch

and spend time with Rios and share sto-ries about their everyday lives and their path to success through hope, determi-nation and hard work.

“We were excited to spend some time with Angelina. She’s such a joy!,” the Manns said. “Kids Wish Network is a great organization, and we were honored to help fulfill Angelina’s wish.”

Rios, who enjoys gospel music, was di-agnosed at three years old with a Chiari 1 malformation, a tethered spinal cord, and a seizure disorder. A Chairi 1 mal-formation occurs when the back of the skull is too small and crowds the brain, forcing part of the cerebellum down the spinal column. The brain tissue that ex-

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Grand “O”pening!lauren olivieri and her daughter, Alexandra, flanked by town officials, cut the ribbon october 29 on Salon o, their new full service hair salon located at 345 Kear St. in yorktown.

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By Rick PezzulloFollowing two published reports about

his tax arrears, including one in The Northern Westchester Examiner, York-town Supervisor Michael Grace decided last week to pay the property taxes owed on a commercial building he owns across the street from Town Hall.

Receiver of Taxes Barbara Korsak con-firmed Friday that Grace paid $29,119.10 on October 27 for his property at 360 Underhill Avenue, which is listed under Grace Family Realty, Inc. Korsak said the payment brought Grace current on his taxes. The second part of his school taxes, about $6,620, are not due until the

end of January.Grace, running for a third term to-

day (Tuesday), publicly admitted he was behind on his taxes when he was questioned at an October 20 meeting by Nick Witkowich, a resident of Maple Hill Street, who has had legal battles with the town over the last seven years regarding a neighbor’s garage that was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

“Yes I owe something. I am unapolo-getic about being behind on my taxes. I had no choice,” Grace remarked at the meeting. “I challenge anyone in

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this room to stand up that hasn’t gone through a tough time in their life. I’ve lived 59 years. I’ve been through a lot. This is not the first time I was flat on my butt financially in some regards. I’m go-ing through a hard period.”

Witkowich said last week putting him on the spot forced Grace to pay off his debt to the town.

“150% the article forced him to pay this portion of the taxes,” Witkowich said. “At the last Town Board meeting we asked about it, Grace and his ‘rubber stamps’ never addressed the issue, except for Grace saying he was broke. If the ar-ticle had run after the election he would not have paid any portion of it.”

During the meeting, Grace maintained his financial woes were caused by “family issues,” namely a son who the supervisor

said he had “spent hundreds and hun-dreds of thousands of dollars” trying to get well.

Last week, he told a reporter he had “reallocated my resources” in order to get the Grace Building out of the red.

Witkowich raised questions about how Grace was able to pay his taxes, stating, “I want to make sure that the check was deposited and did clear. I think the taxpayers have a right to know

that no town funds or campaign funds were used to pay down the debt. Also we should find out if a campaign backer lent (gave) him the money in exchange for future favors.”

Meanwhile, Korsak noted Grace still owed more than $8,000 in taxes on a piece of property he owned next to his home at 959 Hanover Street, a residence he purchased in 2001 that currently is on the market.

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tends into the spinal canal puts pressure on the brain.

Rios underwent cranial and spinal sur-geries. She goes to physical and speech therapy on a regular basis and she takes muscle relaxers for her tethered cord and medication to manage her seizures. Eve-ry few months she is required to go to the hospital for an MRI and c-spine x-ray to monitor the Chiari 1 malformation.

As part of her special day, Rios and her

family enjoyed luxury accommodations at the Roosevelt Hotel and was trans-ported in a limousine.

“Simply spending the afternoon with someone that they admire, look up to, and view as a role model is a beautiful gift that can bring untold hope to a sick child,” said Anna Lanzatella, executive director of Kids Wish Network. “The positive experience is something that child will be able to draw inspiration and strength from in the future.”

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Cortlandt resident Zachary Selin-ger was named to the WWBA Fresh-man World All-Tournament team and ranked as the top hitter at the national event held at Perfect Game in Georgia. The national tournament consisted of the top 48 teams in the world with the highest ranked teams in the U.S. compet-ing. More than 700 highly regarded high school freshman competed.

While playing for Team Citius USA, Selinger led the tournament in batting aver-age, on base percentage and slugging per-centage. Selinger plays locally for the Gators Baseball Club and expects to play for John F. Kennedy Catholic High School this spring.

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By Rick PezzulloYorktown Supervisor Michael Grace’s

tentative 2016 budget calls for a 1.79% tax increase, duplicating the tax hike for 2015.

The $57.08 million budget, released Friday, decreases spending by $565,000 from this year. To balance the budget, Grace proposes to utilize $4,035,525 from fund balance, down from $4,721,500 that was used this year.

A big chunk of the fund balance used ($1.975 million) comes from the water fund. This year, the town relied on $2.375 million

from the water fund balance. In 2014, $1.2 million was used. The budget also includes $1.5 million that the town received from the expansion of the gas pipeline. That work has already gotten underway in several loca-tions throughout the town.

Some of the factors Grace cited in his proposed spending plan were increases in medical benefits ($377,000) and work-ers compensation ($87,000) costs, and decreases in town debt ($543,000) and equipment ($62,000).

A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for December 8 at 6:45 p.m. at

Yorktown Town Hall.Councilwoman Susan Siegel said she

hadn’t had time to dissect the budget but expressed concern about the town con-tinuing relying on fund balance to stay within the state imposed tax levy cap.

“New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has stated that by drawing down their fund balances to stay within the tax cap, municipalities and school districts were in danger of eroding their fiscal

health,” Siegel said. “We need to be more aggressive in holding the line on expens-es, not just by deferring needed expenses, but by finding and implementing ongoing efficiencies. Revenue projections remain problematical, especially reports of de-clining sales tax revenue, a major source of non-tax revenue in our budget.”

In his proposed budget, Grace projects the town receiving $5 million in sales tax, the same amount estimated for 2015.

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Dr. Jeffrey S. Puglisi of Glenville Medi-cal Concierge Care in Greenwich, CT has been named as one of Concierge Medicine Today’s annual ‘Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine’ for 2016, a dis-tinction held by less than one percent of physicians across the country each year.

Dr. Puglisi, son of Cortlandt Supervi-sor Linda Puglisi, is one of just 21 physi-cians nationwide to earn the honor this year, based on factors such as healthcare delivery innovation, clinical excellence, patient ratings, charitable efforts, medi-cal influence, community education and other relevant indicators.

“Each year, we look for physicians who have made a significant impact on patients, their community, their state, social media, technology and more,” said Catherine Sykes, publisher of the industry’s oldest national trade publica-tion, Concierge Medicine Today. “The list includes some of the nation’s most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians. These are the doctors that patients, peers and other healthcare professionals recognize as the best in their fields.”

Dr. Puglisi, with his partners Ste-ven Mickley, MD and Judith Shea, MD,

opened Glenville Medical Concierge Care last May to offer comprehensive private medicine to the Greenwich com-munity. Patients were quick to embrace

the hallmark benefits of concierge medi-cine, including longer, unhurried visits, same/next day appointments and direct, 24/7 access to their physician by cell phone, email or virtual consultation.

“We congratulate Dr. Puglisi on this well-earned, important honor. He truly is one of our ‘special docs,’” said Roberta Greenspan, CEO of Specialdocs Con-sultants, a healthcare consulting firm that assisted the Glenville medical team with their transition to concierge care.

“I’m thrilled and also very humbled to receive recognition from an organi-zation that shares our belief in the value of patient-centered, personalized care,” said Dr. Puglisi. “Every day I am grate-ful to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced…and go beyond just treating illness to focus on long-term wellness.”

Dr. Puglisi’s specialized clinical inter-ests are in men’s health and cardiovascu-lar disease prevention. He also partici-pates in ongoing presentations on behalf of Boston Heart Diagnostics. As medical director of Caring Hospice Services, Dr. Puglisi managed home hospice care in Fairfield County. He has served as Presi-dent of the Greenwich Medical Society

since 2006 and was recognized as a final-ist for the Melville G. Magida Humanitar-ian Award in 2010. Named a Castle Con-nolly Top Doc in Fairfield County and New York metro area for 2015 and 2016, Dr. Puglisi earned additional recognition this year as one of the Leading Physicians of the World by the International Asso-ciation of Healthcare Professionals. He received his undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College, his medi-cal degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he served as chief resident.

“I am very proud of my son Jeff. He is totally dedicated to his patients and has recently been recognized as a top doctor in the Country for his concierge medi-cal practice,” said his proud mom. “Jeff and my daughter, Allison, Jeff ’s twin sis-ter, grew up in Cortlandt and graduated from Walter Panas High School. Ali is an attorney in New York City. They both always say growing up in Cort-landt was a wonderful foundation and a great place to grow up for their lives and careers.”

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By Rick PezzulloThe financial health of Westchester

County is a top priority for Catherine Borgia, majority leader of the county Board of Legislators, and her opponent in the November 3 election, Kate Ma-mone of Croton-on-Hudson.

Borgia, a Democrat and resident of Ossining, is running for a third two-year term serving District 9, which encom-passes Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Cro-ton and parts of Cortlandt and Peekskill. Prior to joining the board she served two years as town supervisor in Ossining.

“My motivation to run for office has al-ways been to serve our communities and to find ways to improve residents’ quality of life,” Borgia said. “My desire to problem-solve and serve Westchester County is even greater, now that the county is in such bad fiscal shape due to poor budgeting prac-tices, such as borrowing to cover operating expenses and relying on one-shot revenue sources. We’re reached a crisis point as the county budget faces a shortfall in the 2015 budget and an anticipated gap of over $50 million for the 2016 budget.”

Mamone is a lifelong Croton resident and a business owner who previously worked for the county and state legal de-

partments, as well as private practices.“I am running on a platform of fiscal

responsibility and will work to prevent tax increases, protect our local zoning rights, promote economic growth and protect our environment,” Mamone said. “I am very concerned about HUD wanting to dismantle our zoning laws and eliminate Home Rule Law. We’ve also had five years of no tax increase at the County level and also our county government must be brought to a reasonable level.”

Borgia, who downplayed speculation

that she may be interested in seeking the county executive position in the future, said legislators will have to make some tough decisions in the next few weeks to deal with the county’s fiscal realitie

“Since the first day I started as a county legislator, I’ve believed that our county government can do more for Westchester taxpayers by working smarter, encourag-ing economic growth, collaborating with local governments and school districts to make the most out of tax dollars, while protecting our environment and the vi-tal services our families need,” Borgia said. “This reelection is about making sure that Westchester’s working fami-lies, single parents, veterans, seniors, and young people understand what we are up against and are all advocated for.”

Mamone, who is running on the Re-publican, Conservative and Reform Party lines, is hopeful of getting an op-portunity to be a public servant for the first time.

“It would be an honor and privilege to serve the residents of District 9 in the County Legislature.,” she said. “I am not a career politician and am not beholden to any political party and if elected the people will be my boss.”

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The last local A&P supermarket whose future was uncertain has been deter-mined.

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It is the third former A&P in Westch-ester that Key Food is moving into, hav-ing already won an auction for the A&P in Bedford, with a successful bid of $1.46 million, and secured a supermarket in Port Chester for $600,000.

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The Peekskill Business Improvement District and the City of Peekskill are ask-ing residents to consider donating a living holiday tree for placement in Downtown Peekskill to serve as the city’s official tree during the holiday celebrations known as “Peekskill Makes Me Merry.”

“We are searching for that perfect holi-day tree that will be the centerpiece of downtown Peekskill’s holiday celebra-tions. We are hoping that one of Peekskill’s residents will step forward and present us with a tree for everyone to enjoy,” said Bill Powers, Executive Director of the Peek-skill Business Improvement District.

The most likely donors are Peekskill residents who have a tree that has out-grown its space on their property. The donated tree must be a full pine or spruce tree, about 15 feet tall with a symmetri-cal shape. Trees must be easily accessible from the road with no wires or other ob-structions in the way.

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[email protected] or leave a message at 914-737-2780. Please include name, address and contact information.

Representatives will view each tree submitted for consideration, select one, arrange to cut it down free of charge and transport it for placement near the ga-zebo. Owners must be willing to sign a waiver.

Owners will be invited to participate in the holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 5, 2015 and will be honored with a certificate of appreciation for their generous donation.

Submissions for consideration must be made by November 11, 2015 at 5 p.m.

The Peekskill Business Improvement District promotes the Downtown Busi-ness Community through marketing, events, and beautification projects. The BID sponsors the Peekskill Farmers Mar-ket, the Peekskill Flea Market and Peek-skill Makes Me Happy. The BID supports the Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival, Opens Studios Weekend, and other activities. In addition, the BID advocates on behalf of downtown businesses.

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Samuel MascalinoSamuel W. Mascalino, a resident of

Peekskill, died October 29. He was 60. Mr. Mascalino worked for City of

Peekskill Highway Department. He was also the head Shop Steward for Local No. 456. He was born on December 20, 1954 in Peekskill to Salvatore and Gyneth Kel-ly Mascalino. On June 6, 1997, he mar-

ried Mary Lou Greco in Cortlandt. Mr. Mascalino was an avid Yankees fan.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Mascalino of Peekskill, a daughter Cheryl (Greg) Seeley of Albany and two grandsons; Marcus and Austin Seeley. Also survived by his mother, Gyneth Mascalino of Peekskill.

Obituaries

Sandra (Goldie) RyanSandra (Goldie) Ryan, a resident of

Ossining, died October 29. She was 66.She was born on April 6, 1949 in Ossi-

ning, to Margaret (Delaney) and Alexan-der Goldie. She worked as a dental assist-ant in Tarrytown, for Dr. Kreilsheimer. She married James P. Ryan Sr. on April 20, 1968.

She is survived by her two children, James (Lee) Ryan Jr. of Ossining, and

Heather Ann Ryan of Peekskill. Also sur-viving are three grandchildren and her siblings, James (Carol) Goldie of Omaha, NE, Catherine (Kenneth) Locatelli, of Longs, SC, Charles Goldie of North Port, FL and Davie (Jennifer) Goldie of Ossin-ing, s well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father and a brother, Johnny Goldie of Peekskill.

Joseph BrancoJoseph Angelo Branco, a resident of

Cortlandt, died peacefully after a brief but no less brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 60.

He was born on September 22, 1955 in Mount Vernon to Connie and Jim Branco. He attended Our Lady of Victo-ry Grammar School and Mount Vernon High School. After a successful career of 35 years, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

A symbol of strength, Mr. Branco followed his passion and developed a successful second career as a personal trainer. He cared deeply for his many clients and pushed them to their limits. His life therefore is a testament to always

finding it in yourself to try ever harder. The devastating feeling of loss shows just how much Joe was loved by everyone he met. His influence was far reaching and his definition of “family” extended well beyond the boundaries of biology.

He is survived by his wife Mary, his three children, Christina, Angela and her husband Kevin Brady, and Joey; his father James; his two brothers, Angelo (Lynnea), James (Susan), and sister Mau-reen Ravo (John); and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joe’s name to the Lust-garten Foundation. While Mr. Branco did not want a traditional wake and fu-neral, a celebration of life ceremony will be held in his honor.

Gerard GregoryGerard “Jerry” J. Gregory, a resident of

Somers, died October 26 in the middle of his last Polka Dance, doing what he loved. He was 79.

He was born in New York City on Sep-tember 13, 1936. He was a veteran serv-ing in the U.S. Navy Seabees for 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer. Following that, he served in the NY Air National Guard

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Grace is Wrongly Taking Credit for New BusinessesTo the Editor,

A recent mailing from Supervisor Grace seeking re-election is one of the most misleading pieces of political mail I’ve seen in a long time. Touting him-self as “pro-business”, the mailing stated: “Look at all the job creating projects that have been approved on his watch”, fol-lowed by a long list of stores, businesses, and projects that the Supervisor would like voters to believe he was responsible for in some way.

Truth is he had little or nothing to do with any of these projects other than to have been sitting in Town Hall when they happened. He certainly didn’t attract or initiate them any more than he was re-sponsible for all of the businesses that have closed or failed during his tenure – a list that, judging by the many empty storefronts and offices in Yorktown, may be equally as long. Of course his “look

at what I did” mailing didn’t list any of those businesses. Oh wait – in fact it did mention a few: the Margeliz Center for Adult Day Care has already closed, and the Field Home Expansion and Lake Os-ceola Square never happened.

Of course it’s not Supervisor Grace’s fault that businesses like Finnegans, York-town Beer & Soda, and half of the JV Mall have closed their doors recently, but just like his list, it happened “on his watch”. So if he wants to take credit for the good, he should also accept blame for the bad.

The truth is he’s totally misleading vot-ers by taking credit for any of these busi-nesses just because they opened their doors while he was in office. (Some of them didn’t even do that – Costco hasn’t broken ground yet, and Stateland hasn’t even come forward with a proposal). Off the top of my head, a good third of the businesses on his list were initi-

ated before Grace even took office: the JV Mall expansion, Crompond Cross-ing, Navajo Fields, St. George’s Winery, Costco, Fieldhome, Underhill Crossing, Mohegan Lake Motors, Mt. Kisco Medi-cal Group, and the Yorktown Senior Nutrition Center Renovation were all proposed or already in the works during his predecessors’ terms. I know this for a fact because I worked for Supervisor Siegel while many of these meetings took place. And a few of these projects may even date back to Don Peters or Linda Cooper’s tenure.

Bottom line, it’s wrong for Grace to be taking any kind of credit for these busi-nesses, and it’s extremely misleading to list them on his campaign literature as proof of his so-called “pro-business” cre-dentials. It’s a hollow, false claim.

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A Free Meal with a Side of Political Bologna in YorktownTo the Editor,

I just love the run up to Election Day. Most of the material I receive in the mail is designed to convince you that the oth-er party didn’t do anything for the towns-people.

Michael Grace would like you to believe that he alone brought $300 million in de-velopment to Yorktown. How many busi-nesses have closed under your leadership?

Grace takes credit for lowering town taxes. 2012: Tax rate per $1,000----$138.989; 2015: $154.595.

Grace takes credit for multi-million redevelopment of the JV Mall. During your eight years the mall has gone down-hill every year.

Grace unveils his Business Revitaliza-tion Plan with his campaign poster right in front of Food Emporium which closed about eight years ago.

Went to the Yorktown Fair a few weeks ago and enjoyed a free meal paid for by about 20 local restaurants. The meal was served inside the town owned 6th grade school and alongside the list of organi-

zations and stores that donated the food was a paper listing all the Republicans running for office.

The same people who screamed at Vishnu Patel for using email addresses obtained legally had the nerve to plas-ter their campaign posters inside the 6th grade school! It’s bad enough their “eye” pollution is plastered all over town but inside a town owned building is a new low.

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Levenberg is a Problem SolverTo the Editor,

As a Conservative Party member, I am pleased to endorse Dana Levenberg for the next Town Supervisor of Ossining. Dana has been managing the busy dis-

trict office of our New York State Assem-blywoman Sandy Galef and has been a standout. On numerous occasions I have reached out to the assembly office to get help or information. Dana is a wealth of

information and resources and can help navigate the often complex web of agen-cies and organizations.

EditorialPeekskill Republicans Should Hold Themselves

to Higher Standard Political leaders, in an ideal world,

hold themselves to the highest standard. Their campaigns appeal to not just what is legal, or what they can get away with, but rather what is right.

Sadly, the Peekskill Republicans don’t seem to be embracing the idea of stand-ing for even common decency during this stretch run of the election season.

The GOP purchased extra copies of The Northern Westchester Examiner from

Examiner Media last week and subse-quently removed a political ad purchased by the Peekskill Democrats, and then distributed the doctored newspapers. Despite private appeals by police and Examiner Media’s publisher, Republican Mayor Frank Catalina refused to put an end to the mischief.

Sure, a lawyer might explain how the actions weren’t criminal. But ask any seven-year-old whether the behavior was

appropriate and the answer will be clear. It is tempting to describe the activity on display by the Peekskill Republicans last week as childish but, frankly, that’s an insult to most children who usually have an intuitive sense of right versus wrong.

The next time Catalina is asked to stop engaging in unambiguously boorish, im-mature and unethical behavior, he might want to consult an elementary school student instead of his law books.

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To the Editor,I have been a resident of Ossining for

over 45 yrs. and I am writing to let you know just how dissatisfied I am with our Town Board. There are members sitting on the board for over a decade who con-tinue to make decisions that are not in the best interest of the taxpayers. The de-bacle with the Town Police Department, first the over-budget Police building itself, then the dissolution of the Police Department and bringing the County in to cover the Town. The residents were never in favor of this move but spoke to “deaf ears” regarding this. Finally the building was sold at 1/4 of the construc-tion price. The board also gave the new

owners a discount on their taxes from $60,000/yr to $18,000. Do you think this makes good sense with our taxpayer dol-lars? How about the reassessment that cost the taxpayers $1.8M? Why didn’t the Board have a county-wide assess-ment done?

We need experienced business peo-ple to represent us! John Perillo, past Mayor of the Village, has the experi-ence needed for Town Supervisor. He has served on the Planning and Zoning Boards and is familiar with the workings of these Boards. While he was Mayor he worked tirelessly on cleaning up the Village and implementing street scapes. He has been a businessman in the com-

munity for over 45 yrs and owns prop-erties throughout the Village. He has a vested interest in the community and has shown repeatedly that he works for the betterment of Ossining.

Please join me on Tuesday Nov. 3 in

voting for the Perillo team to bring fis-cal responsibility back to Ossining and to have more responsive elected officials to represent us.

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Levenberg is a Problem SolverI have called upon Dana for help for

friends and acquaintances, as well as for myself. Dana is there for all of us. She lis-tens, she troubleshoots, and jumps in to solve problems for our community.

Dana also has a keen understanding of how government works and what needs to happen to get a job done. She has had some excellent role models, from Sandy Galef to Catherine Borgia. Both legislators know they need to compro-

mise and reach across the aisle to achieve their goals and are willing to do so. I am confident Dana Levenberg will continue this good work for our local community and make sure this community remains a place where we can afford to live and enjoy.

Please join me and support Dana Lev-enberg for Town Supervisor on Novem-ber 3rd.

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Democratic Choke Hold in Ossining Needs to be BrokenTo the Editor,

How did Ossining Village and Town become the slums of Westchester?

Simple: Under the rule of the Demo-cratic Party candidates that the public continued to elect.

With the Democratic regimes there have been no improvements in enter-tainment, recreation and tourism to bring money into the Village and Town without taxing the infrastructure. All that has been added are more bedroom communities and affordable hous-ing which funds did not come out of the developers pockets but from funds from grants and endowments which are

created from our tax dollars. Develop-ers walk away with the profits while we bear the burden of servicing the devel-opments.

When sitting on the School Board, the Democratic candidate for Town Supervi-sor voted for the School Administration to rent office space on Stormytown Road for 10 years at $120,000. per year for a grand total of $1,200,000. Money better spent on the students. That is certainly not what can be called sound judgement considering space available in some school buildings at no cost.

JOHN PERILLO, a business man born and raised in Ossining, is former Vil-

lage Mayor, served on the School Board, Planning and Zoning Boards. JOHN PERILLO knows what Ossining was and could be again under his guidance.

As Ossining Mayor the streets were cleaner, signage was put in place to help identify areas and buildings, Wishnie Park was his creation which is used and appreciated by residents, on Main Street he opened up parking behind the “We Can Do It Wall”.

JOHN PERILLO’S opponent for Town Supervisor has no accomplishments other than she voted to spend tax payers money to rent space for offices and was chosen to continue with the Democratic

agenda.Don’t be fooled by politicians endorse-

ments as they are obligated to endorse the Party’s candidate.

I, a lifelong Democrat, frown on the Democratic Party candidates. I vote person and not Party. On his record, my vote goes to JOHN PERILLO not some political fledgling. Let’s break the one party choke hold. It is a secret ballot. Please join me on Nov. 3rd and vote for JOHN PERILLO for Town Supervisor and his slate. You will not regret it.

Sincerely,rEgina m. rubEnsTEin

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Levin for Village Trustee in OssiningTo the Editor,

The Village of Ossining is quite fortu-nate to have an exemplary candidate in the upcoming Board of Trustees election: Rika Levin. I can say without hesitation that no one is more qualified to serve in a public position of trust than Rika.

Rika has over 25 years of professional

experience in both the private and public sectors, and holds an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of business. I have had the pleasure to work with her many times over the years on various projects and can attest to her integrity, her on-point managerial and budgetary skills and her ability to see the big picture as she works toward an end.

Rika currently manages the marketing and business development for one of the larg-est community centers in Westchester. As such, she is adept at utilizing collaborative management to solve problems – an im-portant attribute for a Village Trustee who must work closely with the Town, County and State partners, as well as private and

non-profit stakeholders.The Village of Ossining has an honest,

hardworking, experienced, collaborative and effective candidate on the ballot. I wholeheartedly support Rika Levin for Village Trustee.

Sincerely,caryn giLbErT

Perillo Has Experience to Lead Ossining as Supervisor

Career Politicians are Not in the Best Interest of OssiningTo the Editor,

The entire political atmosphere throughout the country is in a very sad state. The Public keeps electing the very same people year after year that have placed us in this situation. When some-one has been in a position for a long time they become “beholden” to their political party. If they choose to remain in poli-tics they must continue the wishes of

their party bosses or risk not getting an endorsement for the next election. The party bosses choose individuals or mem-bers of families of those serving who will continue with the work as they want.

The Village and Town of Ossining has been under Democratic control for many, many years. The public is not ad-equately represented with one party con-trol. We need to have diverse represen-

tation on our Boards. We need to have elected officials who are willing to work for the people and not for their own political agendas. Currently our Board members vote in unison and if they don’t agree with certain issues then they are not endorsed for the next election!

Let’s elect people who will work for us and not themselves. We do not need ca-reer politicians as they become stagnant

in their roles and care more for what they want then what is best for the commu-nity.

Please join me in voting for Perillo, Spring and Milner for Town Council on Nov. 3rd. Let’s bring some individuals with new ideas who are willing to work for the taxpayers and not themselves.

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Item 1: In Yorktown, in a race for Judge, newcomer Richard Abbate has reported over 300 of his signs are missing. This doesn’t seem like fair politics to me. He is running against a sitting, honorable judge who I’m sure is not involved with the missing signs. However, if his supporters are involved they should have been told to stop.Item 2: An elected official has attacked several people who collected names on a ballot petition, by calling a news conference and practi-cally accusing them of a criminal offense and fraud. This person should know that when you are asking people to sign a petition you don’t ask for proof of eligibility.Item 3. I’ve noticed that Peekskill is doing a foolhardy thing in its proposed budget by trying to close down a neighborhood fire station in the Beach Shopping Center to save $25,000. The proposed savings is only 1/100th of the budget. According to paid fire dept. ads, every thirty seconds lost in response time can double the size of a fire. If one life is lost, or if a condo burns down, is the savings worth it? I urge the City Manager, Mayor and Council to put this money back in the budget.

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October 27Evita Hinds, 35, of Queens, was

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Ryan Schuka, 31, of Cortlandt, was charged with driving while ability im-paired by drugs, a felony, after troop-ers were dispatched to assist a disabled vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown. An investigation revealed Schuka struck a guide rail before exiting the roadway into a wooded area. While police interviewed Schuka they observed clues that indicated he was impaired. A criminal history check revealed Schuka was convicted of a DWI-related offense within the previous 10 years.

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By Neal RentzThe Crossett family has long been

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Katonah resident Bob Crossett and Bedford resident Matt Crossett, his brother, opened the Yorktown Grill in the Yorktown Green Shopping Center in late October.

While the Yorktown Grill is the first restaurant owned by the brothers, they have been working for many years is the industry. Their father, Doug, who has been in the restaurant business since 1979, is consulting for his sons’ new business. “He helped us out a ton with it,” Bob said.

Yorktown Grill is located in the site that formerly housed Finnegan’s Grill. The brothers bought the building in the spring and after obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, reconstruction on the building began in August. The duo purchased some new kitchen equipment, the bar was pushed back 18 inches for more room for bar and dining patrons, bought new tables and chairs, created a new middle wall and took out the old

booths, Matt said.The brothers chose to open their

establishment at the former Finnegan’s site in part because the electrical systems, plumbing, much of the kitchen equipment, and the bar were in good shape when the duo bought the building, Matt said.

“It seemed like a very good opportunity,” he said. “We just saw an opportunity in Yorktown as well as to have another restaurant that can provide a good quality meal at hopefully a decent price.”

He added Yorktown residents who had

gone to Doug Crossett’s restaurants said they wanted a new eatery in their town.

Bob said Yorktown “is a sports fanatics’ place. The sports at Yorktown High School are incredible” and the town needed a family restaurant/sports bar, Matt said.

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The menu is generally American, featuring comfort food like chicken pot pie, as well as burgers, entrée salads, wraps, tacos. and sandwiches, Matt said.

“We have a killer burger, really tasty,” he said. “Our brand is always big portions. We want people to be wowed when they see how much food is actually on the plate.” The main chef is Wilson Jarro.

Doug Crossett said his sons are devoted to paying back every dollar they borrowed. “They made a commitment, whether it’s three years or four years or five years, they are making no salary and will take no money out until every single investor is paid in full,” adding his sons will just live on tips until the all the investors are paid. .

Bob said the restaurant business is “a lot of fun. The people are great.”

“We’re both sports guys,” Matt said. “Being able to come to work and making sure you watch every game is definitely a benefit.”

Matt said the new business has another advantage. “It allows us to work together,” he said. “We’re a pretty close family unit.”

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If potted plants aren’t your thing, use the decorator’s secret and source out some convincing artificial plants. They may not replenish the air like their genu-ine counterparts, but I am convinced that they have the same soothing effect on the psyche. From a delicate orchid to a tall, potted palm, artificial plants can give you any look you want without the need to match plant to environment. My wife is particularly clever in mixing arti-ficial blossoms with real stems to create bountiful centerpieces, especially during holidays. Sometimes she and our guests make a game out of trying to guess which blooms are real and which aren’t.

If it’s the smell of real flowers you miss, you can try to bring fragrance into your home through aromatherapy, potpourri or scented candles, but make sure they are low in chemicals that you don’t want to be breathing in.

Plants and flowers aren’t the only way to bring the sense of nature indoors. An organic feeling can also be built through the various textures of wood, stone and other surfaces. You may be lucky and have these built into the structure of your home already, be they unique wood floor planks, exposed ceiling beams or a stone

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Consider a line of seashells along a mantelpiece or a hand-carved wooden bowl that still retains the irregularities of the original tree. One deluxe option, which includes the element of water, would be one of the new designs of verti-cal indoor fountains, where water flows down over a wall of copper, slate or peb-bles.

While we are on the subject of flow-ing water, let’s not forget the element of sound. There are machines advertised that generate the sounds of ocean waves, rain or birdsong. Now you can also cre-ate the same soundscape with the use of an app or a streaming music service.

With such diverse options available, I do not need to lose the feeling of being in a verdant landscape of my own no matter what the season is outside.

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Tuesday, Nov. 3cancer Discussion: Support

Connection, Inc. will hold the open discussion group for women living with breast, ovarian and gynecological cancers: “Coping with Induced Premature Menopause” from 7 to 9 p.m., at its Yorktown office. To pre-register, which is required, or to receive more information, call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290?

Wednesday, Nov. 4Torah studies class: Chabad of

Yorktown, 2629 Old Yorktown Rd., is proud to announce season one of the Torah Studies course that runs through Dec. 20. The program brings you a series of stimulating text and discussion based classes that take place on a weekly basis. The classes are open to all, whatever your level of learning may be. The fee for the full season (11 classes): is $36, and includes the textbook. Each class is independent. For more information, to view the topics of the classes, or to register visit: www.ChabadYorktown.com, call 914-962-1111, or email [email protected].

bingo wednesdays: Come to First Hebrew for $2,000 in total guaranteed bingo prizes, plus an average of $1,000 awarded in specialty games. Doors open 5 p.m. and games begin 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday (except holidays – check First Hebrew’s website calendar). First Hebrew is just west of the Beach Shopping Center at 1821 Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914 -739-0500 of www.firsthebrew.org.

Thursday, Nov. 5yoga and mindfulness: Teens &

Tweens Intro to Yoga & Mindfulness will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 5 and19 and Dec.3, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Somers Library. The program is being sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. IMPORTANT: Please bring a yoga mat or a large beach towel to class. This class is geared towards teens and tweens in the fifth grade and up. Space is limited. Please register for this event by calling the library at 914 232-5717 or register online at www.somerslibrary.org.

cancer support: A Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month, at 10 a.m. in the Yorktown offices of Support Connection. 40 Triangle Center, Suite100, Yorktown. Advance registration is required for all groups; call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit www.supportconnection.org.

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Hebrew is a family program set for the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at First Hebrew, 1821 Main St., Peekskill, just west of Beach Shopping Center. Come for an interactive, meaningful, and entertaining Shabbat service for school-age children, their families, and people of all ages interested in an engaging approach to welcoming the Sabbath. No charge or RSVP, but call 914-739-0500 or email [email protected] if you have questions.

Jewish center services: At the Yorktown Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond Rd. Friday night Sabbath services in the spring will begin at 8 p.m. and Sabbath services on Saturdays will be held at 9:15 a.m. On most Saturdays, after the services Rabbi Sternstein conducts a learning session based on the Torah portion of the week. Light refreshments are served and everyone is invited to join us as we share in the warmth, knowledge and friendship within our congregation. Info: 914-245-2324 or yorktownjewishcenter.org.

paramount performances: Two performances have been scheduled for this weekend at the Paramount Hudson Valley,1008 Brown St., Peekskill.. Legendary music icons Three Dog Night will perform on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $54 and $74 including taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased online (http://paramounthudsonvalley.com/ThreeDogNight). “Call Mr. Robeson: A Life, with Songs” will be performed on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. This rollercoaster journey through actor/singer Paul Robeson’s remarkable life highlights his pioneering and heroic political activism as well as his music. The program is appropriate for those 12 an older. Tickets are $25 and $35. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, over the Phone (914-739-0039 Ext. 2) or at http://paramounthudsonvalley.com/events/event/call-mr-robeson-a-life-with-songs.

Saturday, Nov. 7Torah study: All are invited to study

Torah with our engaging Rabbi Robbie Weiner at Temple Beth Am, 203 Church Pl. Yorktown. Bagels and coffee are provided for all wishing to explore how this week’s Torah portion is a mirror into our lives. No previous knowledge is required and all backgrounds are welcome. For information, please call our Rabbi at 914-962-7500 or e-mail him at [email protected].

artisans Fair: Asbury United Methodist Church, 17 Old Post Rd., South, Croton on Hudson, is seeking craft people for its third annual artisans fair to be held on Nov. 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For further information or to book space call 914-271 3178 or 914-271 5095.

smart sitters: Babysitting: Essential Knowledge for the Smart Sitter will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Somers Library. The program is intended for fifth grade students and up. Some of the topics will include infant care, playing and responsibilities and emergencies. Please bring lunch, a drink, a notebook, and a pencil. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of the class. Space is limited so please register on line at somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library.

yoga program: Support Connection, which provides free programs and services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, announces a free program: “Yoga-A Path toward Wellness.” It is offered every Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m., at Club Fit, 600 Bank Rd., Jefferson Valley. The program is open to women with breast, ovarian and gynecological cancer. To learn more or to pre-register, which is required, call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

giant penny social: A Giant Penny

Social to benefit Little Orphan Animals will be held at the Cortlandt Community Center, 29 West Brook Dr. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Hundreds of prizes of prizes will be awarded and all proceeds will go to animal rescue. Info: 914-734-2989.

Las vegas night: A Las Vegas Night will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Yorktown Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond Rd. You can enjoy Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Slots and more. Enjoy beer, wine and refreshments while you play. The cost is $36 in advance and $40 at the door. Info: 914-245-2324 or yorktownjewishcenter.org.

phelps Open Houses: Open houses will be held at Phelps Medical Associates at Croton, located in the Shop Rite Plaza at 440 Riverside Ave., on Nov. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.; on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.; and on Nov. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free flu shots will be administered and complimentary first aid kits will be distributed while supplies last. For more information about Phelps Medical Associates in Croton or at other locations throughout Westchester, visit www.phelpsmedicalassociates.org or call 914-269-1900.

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Yorktown All-Section junior M Enzo Sangiacomo and the Huskers sacrificed everything to make an improbable historic run at what would have been Yorktown’s first Section 1 Class AA boys’ soccer championship, but the run ended on a controversial call, which resulted in a first-half penalty kick that provided top-seeded, state-ranked (No.5) Arlington with the margin of victory in the host Admirals’ 1-0 win over the seventh-seeded Huskers, who knocked off state-ranked Port Chester (No.15) and Scarsdale (No.18) along the way... see Soccer Notebook

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Field Hockey NotebookSports

By Tony PinciaroThe Section 1 Class B Field

Hockey Championship title game will feature a familiar theme today at Brewster High School: For the seventh consecutive year, dating back to 2009, Lakeland will play Rye (7:00 p.m.). And in doing so, the Hornets will be going for an unprecedented seventh-straight sectional title.

The winner receives a bye into the regional final, Saturday, 3 p.m. where it will face the victor of the Section 4-Section 9 game.

This also marks Lakeland’s 13th sectional-title game appearance this century. Along with the six consecutive NYS Class B championships, Lakeland also won the state Class A titles in 2003 and 2006. The 2003 team was led by seniors Andi Coiro and Danielle Fiore. The team also featured four freshmen starters in current U.S. Olympian Melissa Gonzalez, Kara Connolly, Amy Voelkel and Rosemarie Fazio. This quartet was seniors on the 2006 title team and is widely considered one of the best in state history.

“Yeah, probably,” Lakeland Coach Sharon Sarsen said. “That team had a stellar senior class, a great junior class behind them, a killer mindset and an Olympian leading the charge.”

Lakeland, the top seed, earned another matchup with Rye after consecutive 9-0 victories over Somers (in a second-round game) and Byram Hills (in a semifinal). No.2 Rye reached the final with victories

over Nanuet, 9-0, and Pearl River, 6-0.Lakeland senior and Captain Julia Kim

said once sectionals started, the Hornets were focused on one thing.

“In our minds we wanted to reach our ultimate goal, which is to get back to the sectional final,” Kim said. “We took it one game at a time, wanting to get off to a strong start each game and finish each game strong.”

The longevity of Lakeland’s continued excellence can be attributed to its coach, Sharon Sarsen, and the players continued dedication.

“Every year we lose a lot of good players to graduation, but we have other players step up and take the roles

of these players,” Kim said. “Lakeland field hockey is a strong program and the girls coming in have to be at this specific level. Sars prepares them for when they come to varsity.”

Lakeland received a bye in the first

round, then, fueled by four goal from Meghan Fahey, defeated Somers. Dana Bozek added two goals and Brianna Muniz and Valerie Perkins each had three assists.

Lakeland (18-0) erupted for seven goals in the first half of its win over Byram Hills. Fahey netted two goals and had an assist and Julia Wanamaker added two goals. Muniz chipped in with a goal and two assists and Bozek had one and one. Cali Cortese, Caroline Cahill and Perkins also scored goals.

Seeing Rye in the final is no surprise to Lakeland.

“Every game we play Rye we expect them to be good,” Kim said. “One key is team energy. When we’re all positive, it makes everyone play better and motivates everybody. We’re happy we have another chance in the sectional final and show what Lakeland field hockey can do. Hopefully, we can

win another sectional championship.”

PANAS, seeded third, and Somers, seeded eighth, in Class B, both won their respective first-round games.

Panas opened with a 3-2 victory over Brewster as Jesse Devlin scored twice.

Lakeland All-American Dan Bozek flicks home a backhand shot in 9-0 quarterfinal win over Somers last Wednesday.RAY GALLAGHER PHOTOS

Lakeland Battles Rye for Battle for Class B Supremacy

continued on page 26Lakeland and Somers players battle around the Tusker cage, which saw a ton of action in 9-0 Hornet win.

Lakeland D Kelsey McCrudden clears zone in 9-0 quarterfinal win over Somers.


Boy’s Soccer NotebookSports

By Ray GallagherExaminer Sports Editor@Directrays

Yorktown’s 2015 boys’ soccer team will go down in history as “Little Engine That Nearly Did the Unthinkable” after a miraculous season that saw the seventh-seeded Huskers reach the Section 1 Class AA finals, just one year removed from having done the same thing a year ago in Class A.

The Huskers suffered one of the more devastating 1-0 losses in the history of the Section 1 tournament, falling 1-0 at the hands of top-seeded, state-ranked (No.5) Arlington last Saturday; on a debatable penalty kick of all things. Vinny Colantuono scored the lone goal for the Admirals (19-1), the pride of Section 1 soccer, who claimed their 15th sectional title in program history.

To boot, the Huskers and their fans had what they thought was a rebound goal called off because the ball careened off the football goal post behind the soccer goal, which was the right call but a painful one nonetheless. Still, Yorktown (11-5) produced one of its finest years ever in a season that very few people predicted could happen.

With the soccer team reaching the boys’ finals and the football team making its way to the Class A semifinals,

Yorktown pride was running rampant last week and the “Green & White” were unabashed in showing it.

“For me, personally; when I stepped on the field for the first time with Yorktown, I felt something so incredible,” said Husker Giuliano Santucci (10 saves), who posted seven shutouts this season. “A feeling that I could not let my friends and school down, so I tried every game to not let a goal in.”

The season looked lost when senior caption and leading scorer Marcello Spiniello went down with a season-ending leg injury just a couple of weeks into the campaign, but the unit regrouped and dedicated the season to their fallen brethren, and one of the smaller Class AA schools in Section 1 went nose-to-nose with, arguably, the biggest and best soccer program in the NYSPHSAA.

“When Chello got injured, the team and I felt horrible,” Santucci said. “For him to not be able to play his senior was just heartbreaking. We had to pull things together and make many changes to the way we played. Our mindset the whole season was to make it to states for not only Chello but the school and for the town. We

set our standards high. Our team and coaches knew that we had the talent to do so, but nobody else did. I feel like that helped us a bit because the bigger teams underestimated us. We are a small town with a big heart compared to Arlington. We play with respect and heart. The Y on our chest meant so much.”

And the Huskers played like it meant everything, which is why it hurt to lose the way they did. The Huskers were called for holding in the box on a play that Santucci seemed to have made an easy save on. The ensuing PK drew the

ire of the Yorktown faithful and resulted in the game’s lone goal.

“When the ref called a penalty, I was so shocked, I just couldn’t believe it,” Santucci said. “How a championship could be decided on a B.S. penalty is pretty sad. I speak the truth. I really enjoyed playing with Yorktown, but for our season to end the way it did just doesn’t feel right.”

Against Scarsdale in the sectional semis, Adam Romanski scored the game’s lone goal in the first minute off an assist from Enzo Sangiacomo, who, like the rest of his teammates, gushed about the Yorktown program run by Coach Ed Polchinski.

“It means a lot for me to play for Yorktown,” said Sangiacomo, who plays for the same club team as Santucci. “Our goal for this season was to make it to the sectional finals, unfortunately things didn’t go the way it we wanted it to be. Our mindset was focused on winning for our school and our town. I couldn’t have done it without

everyone’s support. We pulled together and played as a team. It just didn’t work out.”

Whether or not it works out next year for Sangiacomo (7G, 6A) and Santucci remains to be seen. Both are highly skilled club players, who could be lured back exclusively to the club circuit next season.

“I can’t say I will be back for sure,” said Santucci, who had seven saves in the shutout of the Raiders and nine against Port Chester, which was shocked, 2-1, in

the quarters when Joey Landicino (5G, 5A) slipped a pair between the pipes. “I can’t say I will play because there’s a whole year left till next season. A lot of things can happen between now and then. I would love to win a title with Yorktown, but I can’t promise anything till next fall.”

The Huskers sure hope the dynamic duo hark back to the feeling the big Y gave them each time they suited up this fall.

Yorktown G Guiliano Santucci makes save in Huskers’ 1-0 Class AA championship loss to Arlington.RAY GALLAGHER PHOTOS

Yorktown’s Run to Finals Ends on Controversial PKNo.7 Huskers Fall, 1-0, to No.1 Arlington in Class AA Title Tilt

Yorktown’s Matthew Pados clears zone in Huskers’ 1-0 Class AA championship loss to host Arlington last Saturday.

Yorktown D Ankit Patel flicks a head ball to clear zone in 1-0 Class AA championship loss to Arlington.


Girls Soccer NotebookSports

Somers, Haldane Cop Section 1 Crowns, Push on to StatesBy Ray GallagherExaminer Sports Editor@Directrays

Somers High sweeper Claire Mensi and G Liz Hanley have the worst view of it, but the most appreciation for it; it being the site of Somers All-American Hannon Eberts – aka The Flash – streaking down field.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling to clear your zone and see it end up on Hannon’s foot,” Mensi said of Eberts pulling away from defenders. “I just love watching her, she’s unbelievable.”

The sight is something to behold, something the Vanderbilt-bound Eberts does about as well as anyone in the history of Section 1 soccer has the past three years. And it was on full display last Saturday as top-seeded, reigning NYS Class A champion Somers (19-0) put down a pesky No.2 Pearl River team at Arlington High School where the undefeated, state-ranked (No.1) Tuskers repeated as Section

1 champs with a 2-0 win behind a pair of goals from Eberts (assists from Jenna Menta and Katrina Kurtz).

“We knew Pearl River would be a great test and we knew we had to wear them down,” said Eberts, who has a team-high 35 goals and 10 assists this season, a year in which the Tuskers have extended their winning streak to 42 games. “We’re going at this one game at a time, but repeating as sectional champs is something special, but we’ve got a lot more ahead of us. It’s been amazing thus far. I have so much fun with these girls.”

Somers Coach Paul Saia has

calmly watched his team grow into one

of the most dominant teams in the state, and he’s not the least bit worried about the Tuskers staying hungry throughout the state tournament.

“Don’t worry about that, we’re hungry… don’t worry about that in the least bit,” said Saia, noting the Tuskers’ next opponent is Section 9 champion Goshen today at Tappan Zee High (3:30 p.m.). “They just work very hard, we talked about the things we needed to do against a very, very good Pearl River

team (16-2-2), and they just went out and did everything they needed to do. We don’t sub a lot, and these girls are in good shape, but we wore them down… we definitely wore them down.

“Any time Hannon gets the ball, wherever she is on the field, she’s a threat to score,” Saia added. “She’s just that good. Claire’s come in this year and done an outstanding job with the defense, and Mary Murphy, who’s a little bit banged up right now, and Liz just gets it done somehow, so we’re solid at both ends of the field.”

Mense, Murphy and Hanley have been the stalwarts of a defense that has pitched 13 shutouts this season. As they have all season, middies Ciara Ostrander (16G, 17A), Menta (7G, 13) and Melina Couzis (17G, 13A) kept the pressure on the Pirates all game.

“The goal for the game was to keep them tight,” Mense said. “With Mary Murphy not 100% today we had Caitlyn Lucadamo come in, Brianna Penzo, Amanda Brugger and especially Lizzy

talking us through things the whole time it was unbelievable… our defense, our midfields, our forwards… everybody did their job. This is just one small step toward where we want to go. We need to stay physically and mentally ready and stay focused and attentive, and then finish in front of the goal. If we do that, we’ll be fine.”

HALDANE High was going to win a fifth-straight Section 1 Class C

RAY GALLAGHER PHOTOSThe reigning NYS Class A champion Tuskers pose with the Section 1 plaque after repeating last Saturday in a 2-0 win over Pearl River.

continued on next page 26Somers junior Ciara Ostrander awaits a championship hug from more-than-willing teammates after 2-0 win over Pearl River.

Somers Coach Paul Saia hoists the hardware with his championship Tuskers looking on.

Somers’ Claire Mensi and Sloan Ramsey revel in the moment last Saturday as the Tuskers repeated as section champs.


Grid NotebookSports

Yorktown, Put Valley Meet Their Match in Sectional SemisCarmel Tops Mahopac, Cops Higgins Trophy; Hen Hud Nips SomersBy Ray GallagherExaminer Sports Editor@Directrays

And that, my friends, is a wrap on the 2015 Section 1 football season for the teams hailing from the N.W/Putnam Examiner region. All in all, it wasn’t a bad showing, but we limp home to the finish line without a sectional chip for the second-straight year.

Class A Yorktown and Class B Putnam Valley came the closest to pulling off the feat, but both were nipped in the sectional semifinals this past weekend, each having squandered a touchdown-or-better lead. Visiting fifth-seeded Yorktown (6-3) suffered a devastating 15-14 loss to top-seeded, defending champion Rye (9-0), blowing a 14-0 lead in the process in a game the Huskers believe they should have won.

No.5 Putnam Valley (6-3) met its match against state-ranked (No.7) top-seeded Nanuet (9-0) when the Golden Knights pulled out a 22-15 come-from-behind win last Saturday, but that won’t preclude

history from recognizing the 2015 Tigers as PV’s finest team yet.CLASS B

P U T N A M VALLEY finished its finest season in the 15-year history of the school, reaching its first Final 4 and winning its first two playoff games in doing so. Coach Matt Mello, who has just one losing season in his six years at the helm, isn’t big on moral victories (what varsity football coach is?), but he was quick to point out the positives during a most rewarding season.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our players and the way they represented Putnam Valley,” Mello said. “The fans were electric, too. I usually don’t hear them at all because I’m so dialed in, but you heard them loud and clear and that was uplifting. Our parents are incredibly supportive and provided everything and anything for our boys throughout the season.”

The players believed all along that they could compete with the Golden Knights, the concensus pre-season favorites, even though few gave them a chance.

“Our players did not know they were supposed to lose this game,” Mello said. “They believed all along that we were going to win.”

It began with senior QB Zach Girvalo,

who fired a 35-yard TD pass to Matt Stare, part of a 125-yard passing effort, and rushed for another 115 yards, including a TD. Senior RB Mike Dellabate rushed for 45 yards and topped the 700-yard mark for the season, which ranks him as the Tigers No.2 single-season rusher (behind Hugh O’Gorman, approx.. 900 yards).

“They were men this season, all season long,” Mello said. “When we went down 15-7 there was absolutely no panic in our team at all. Zack Girvalo took over at that point, running the option and breaking tackles. We had great intensity with the blocking at that point. There were bodies flying all over the place to give Zack an opening. The game-tying drive epitomized our team this year. I told them before the game that they come from PV, a blue collar town, and that their parents work for everything that they have. No one gives them anything and they need to play that way and they did. We outworked Nanuet, and out-gained Nanuet, but in the end made one too many little mistakes that gave Nanuet an opportunity to win

the game.”As a result, Nanuet will face second-

seeded Westlake (7-2) in the Class B finals this weekend.CLASS A

YORKTOWN saw All-Section RB Nick Santavicca rush for 190 yards and two scores, which gave the Huskers a 14-0 lead against the defending section champs. But things went south in the second half as Rye made the necessary adjustments to keep Santavicca and the state-ranked (No.25) Huskers from finding paydirt.

Santavicca, who finished the season with 18 TDs and a school record-setting 1,668 yards, fell one touchdown short of tying the single season TD record of 19 set by Pete Cariello in the mid-90s.

Put Valley QB Zach Girvalo threw for one score and rushed for another in Tigers’ 22-15 semifinal loss to Nanuet Saturday.

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Putnam Valley HB Mike Dellabate breaks tackle in Tigers’ 22-15 loss to Nanuet in Class B semis.

Put Valley DL Connie George crushes Nanuet QB in Tigers’ 22-15 loss to state-ranked Golden Knights.

Yorktown RB Nick Santavicca scored two TDs but it wasn’t enough in Huskers’ semifinal loss to Rye.

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Grid NotebookSportsJesse Bambach had two sacks for the

Huskers, who saw Brett Makar (1 sack, 9 tackles) and Justin Cavallo (12 tackles) lead a defense that did a more than admirable job against a stealth Garnet

attack. State-ranked (No.3) Rye (9-0), who will face Lourdes in the Class A finale, needed a fourth-down pass interference and a long field goal to eke out the win. Rye senior K Santi Mascolo nailed the 37-yard game-winning field goal with two minutes remaining.

Husker Coach Mike Rescigno was prepared for some the possibility of some hometown cooking for venerable Rye Coach Dino Garr and the Garnets, who seemed to get the benefit of a few close calls, which did indeed draw the ire of the Yorktown faithful.

“I’ve never said anything like that in the history of my coaching career, but there were a few calls that went against us that we felt were (strange),” Rescigno said. “The kids played their hearts out and showed the same resiliency they have all season, so to lose in that manner was just heartbreaking for my kids. I’m not saying the pass interference call in the end wasn’t a penalty, but some of the others we

weren’t in total agreement with, let’s just leave it at that.”

HEN HUD chalked up its biggest win in recent memory, a 24-22 win over visiting SOMERS last Thursday in a Coaches Bowl game, and in doing so the Sailors handed Tusker Coach Tony DeMatteo just his second losing season in 47 years (think about that for a minute), his first since taking over at Somers at the turn of the century.

Hen Hud (4-5) Coach Mike Lynch called it one of the Sailors’ biggest wins in about a decade, the kind of triumph that enables coaches to build a foundation for the future.

“I completely agree,” Lynch said. “The win against one of the most respected and recognized programs in Section 1, was a game that people will be talking about around here for a very long time. The credit has to go to this senior class. They have changed the culture around this program. All of them have carried themselves the right way, they have represented their school and this team with a tremendous sense of pride. I can only hope that our seniors work ethic, dedication and focus has rubbed off on our younger players in the program. It has truly been an honor to coach these young men this season and our seniors will certainly be missed.”

Sailor QB Nick Cunningham had a career day, hitting on 19 of 29 passes for 234 yards and four TDs. Joe Pecchia was his primary target as he snagged five catches for 104 yards and three TDs. Mike Smith (6 rec., 33 yards), Jordan Artope (4 rec., 54 yards), Jack Attinelly (2 rec., 29 yards, 1 TD) were also featured in the passing game. Artope had 16 carries for 74 yards to lead the ground game and had a team-high seven tackles.

The Tuskers (4-5), who suffered their first losing season since DeMatteo took over 15 years ago, clawed and fought behind a superb effort from junior RB Messiah Horne, who rushed for three TDs and 150 yards on 14 carries. Senior Sam Berkowitz logged 17 tackles for the Tuskers. The Somers vs. Hen Hud rivalry should heat up the next couple of years, provided the two programs on the rise get to face one another.

Husker Coach Mike Rescigno was

prepared for some the possibility of some hometown cooking for venerable Rye Coach Dino Garr and the Garnets, who seemed to get the benefit of a few close calls, which did indeed draw the ire of the Yorktown faithful.

“I’ve never said anything like that in the history of my coaching career, but there were a few calls that went against us that we felt were (strange),” Rescigno said. “The kids played their hearts out and showed the same resiliency they have all season, so to lose in that manner was just heartbreaking for my kids. I’m not saying the pass interference call in the end wasn’t a penalty, but some of the others we weren’t in total agreement with, let’s just leave it at that.”

CLASS AACARMEL simply wanted it more than

MAHOPAC did, so it will be the Rams who will usher out the coveted Higgins trophy every chance they get when the two neighboring rivals meet up the rest of the school year. Long symbolic of bragging rights, the Bryan Higgins Memorial Trophy is more than just braggadocio, something the Rams will have for the first time since 2011 and third time since 2008 after RB John Morris rushed for a

pair of scores and 72 yards in a 24-6 rout of the Indians. Speedy Ram HB Kwashon Correa was an unstoppable force, gashing the Indian defense for 194 yards on 36 carries as the Carmel O-line dominated the trenches.

From 1974 to 1986, Mahopac went 10-3 in Putnam County’s greatest rivalry, dominating under former Coach Gerry Keevins. The next 10 years saw the two split at 5-5 before Carmel went on a tear, winning 10 of the next 12 under Coach Todd Cayea. Despite that run, the series, which allegedly dates back to 1932, has been relatively close since 1974, with Carmel now holding a slight 22-20 edge. The Rams (7-2) rejoiced after the victory, storming the stands to revel in the

moment with the Carmel Crazies while Mahopac (4-5) and its Maniacs lamented the loss.

“First, I want to congratulate Mahopac on a hard fought game,” Carmel Captain and WR/DB Quinn Willman said. “We came into Week 9 knowing we had nothing to lose. We were not going to let adversity stop us from taking care of business.”

Carmel junior backup QB Kyle Shilling (5-of-10 passing for 62 yards and TD),

taking over for starter Joey Rodriguez, fired a TD pass to WR Ryan Sullivan to help set the tone early on.

“Kyle stepped up and we had a great week of practice leading up to Mahopac; in fact we had a very emotional week,” Willman said. “Just like all the other seniors, I never wanted something so bad in my life. Every down, the team gave max effort, knowing that this would be the last game we play together. When the final horn sounded, it was such a joyful moment for me and my team. After the game jumping into the stands and being greeted by the Carmel Crazies was a feeling like no other. For me, this memory will last forever. It’s about damn time Carmel has brought home the Higgins trophy.”

Said the better part of Carmel!

Carmel DB Dom Caporale breaks up pass intended for Mahopac’s Dillon McDonough in Rams’ win over Indians.

Carmel Players pose with the coveted Higgins Trophy after defeating Mahopac last Friday.Carmel WR Ryan Sullivan hauls in TD pass on Mahopac DB Andrew Winogradoff.

Carmel RB John Morris flies into end zone for one of two TDs he would score in win over Mahopac.

KAREN WILLMAN PHOTO


Soccer NotebookSportsLakeland Battles Rye for Battle for Class B Supremacy

Somers, Haldane Cop Section 1 Crowns, Push on to States

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This victory was noteworthy because the Panthers did not qualify for sectionals in 2014. Panas was upset by sixth-seeded John Jay-Cross River in a quarterfinal game.

Somers began sectional play with a 2-1 triumph over Hen Hud as Teagan Lucchese scored both goals. Somers then run into the buzzsaw that is Lakeland.

Yorktown, the 10th seed, dropped a 3-2 verdict to seventh-seeded Mahopac in a first-round game. Mahopac senior Kim Schiera, who had a goal and two assists.

Natalie Gammer, assisted by Caileigh Lampersberger, brought Yorktown to within 2-1 at halftime. Catherine Calidonna scored late for Yorktown.

“We came out a little flat, at first, but pretty quickly we started to step up our

play and put a lot of pressure on Mahopac,” Calidonna said. “The game was constantly go up and down the field so it could have been anyone’s game.”

Mahopac extended the lead to 3-1, but Calidonna and her teammates were persistent and determined.

“Mahopac was up, 3-1, until the game’s final minute when we got one back,” Calidonna said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get another goal, but we played very hard and worked well with one another. We didn’t stop pushing for the win. Overall, the game was intense and exciting. It’s a shame it didn’t end in our favor.”

Lakeland F Brianna Muniz pushes up field in 9-0 quarterfinal win over Somers Lakeland F Valerie Perkins cuts into the Somers zone in 9-0 quarterfinal

win.

Somers G Jess Monaco attempts to fend off a push from Lakeland F Cali Cortese in 8-0 Hornet win.

Lakeland D Julia Kim, a backbone on the back line, clears her zone in 9-0 win over Somers

Lakeland All-American Dan Bozek carries against Tusker defender Izzy LaRocca in Hornets’ 9-0 quarterfinal win over Somers last Wednesday

championship last Friday and Marina Martin was going to see to it. The senior forward used her speed and talent as she scored the game’s opening goal and finished with four tallies and an assist in the top-seeded Blue Devils’ 6-2 win over Solomon Schechter last Friday.

Bailey McCollum had two goals and an assist for the state-ranked (No.6) Blue Devils, who were set to face Section 9 champion Seward today at Middletown High at 4:00 p.m. in the opening round of the state tournament.

The reigning NYS champion Blue Devils have been on a mission since Day 1 and Coach Gary Van Asselt was ready to play praise at the feet of his champions.

“It’s one for the pinky,” the coach joked about his stock of rings. “I never thought in my time here I would see the likes of girls’ hoops success here. It’s just fun to watch the players enjoy the game. Bailey McCollum, Missy Lisikatos, Hannah, Marina, Lila, Alzy and Sara in the goal all have had standout seasons. The whole of the team has improved skill-wise

throughout the season. Mentally and physically, they play as one unit, picking each other up.”

Missy Lisikatos has owned the turf and has been asked to do many things.

“Every game she makes it look easy,” Van Asselt said. “She’s just stellar on the pitch and so unassuming… doesn’t look for the accolades. Her actions do all the talking.”

The Pace-bound McCollum has assumed total control of every game.

“She has skills on the ball that even a seasoned veteran wouldn’t see,” the coach said. “The veteran core of seniors Marina Martin, keeper Sara Labriola. Tobey Kane-Seitz, Ally Ashburn and Savannah Williams just lead the team by example. Then there’s Hannah Montana Monteleone, who just shows up the other day with a bad stomach and three times during the North Salem (semifinals) game asked to come out due to pain, and three times she went back in to play her heart out. Talk about effort. She leaves it on the field. Every coach would want 10 of her. The rest of the team improved leaps and bounds as we progress. We’re just trying to keep this ride going for the next couple of years. I’ll take my chances with this group any time. We might lose to a Class A team like Somers, but they’ll know they were in a game.”

Seward, ranked No.13 in NYS, will know it has been in a game, too.

“I don’t know where we finish going forward but I know we will do our best and have fun doing so,” Van Asselt said.

Somers sniper scored both goals for Tuskers in 2-0 championship win over Pearl River.

Somers Captains (L-R) Melina Couzis, Hannon Eberts and Liz Hanley hoist the Section 1 Class A girls’ soccer championship plaque last Saturday at Arlington High School where the reigning NYS champion Tuskers repeated as sectional champions with a 2-0 triumph of No.2 Pearl River behind a pair of goals from The Flash, Eberts. The undefeated, state-ranked (No.1) Tuskers advanced to the opening round of the NYSPHSAA tournament to face Section 9 champion Goshen today at Tappan Zee High... see Soccer Notebook

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