Voila: George Field and Cooper Green Back to Normal
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(Updated May 2) On Monday May 1 we reported that the seven acre retention pond at George Field Park was put to the test on April 30th when Scarsdale was deluged. Weather forecasters report that five inches of rain fell in Central Park on Wednesday. The retention pond in Greenacres, which is the largest in Westchester County, was built to retain water during storms and release it downstream in a timed fashion. The pond can hold 2,300,000 gallons of water.
Stephen Sherman took this video of George Field and shared it with us. Check out the new lake at Greenacres.
The pond was built to as part of a large storm water retention program that sends water south to Cooper Green, downstream along the Post Road, into Harcourt Woods and eventually drains into the Bronx River. The intention was to eliminate flooding in homes in the Grange, along Greendale, Oxford and Cambridge roads as well as Rugby Lane, Windmill, and Windmill Circle. The project is not yet complete, and there was still flooding at the high school parking lots on Thursday morning, May 1.
The good news is that the retention pond did what it was supposed to do. Twelve hours later, by 7:30 pm on May 1, it was drained of the excess water and pretty much back to its usual state. That is what is supposed to occur. At Cooper Green, oppositie the Public Safety Building, the rain garden was dry after the storm as well. Below find pictures of George Field and Cooper Green on May 2, completely drained of water. It appears to be doing what it is designed to do -- retain heavy rain falls for a slower release downstream.
Photo Credit: Jon Mark
Panel on College Sports Recruiting at Chelsea Piers Connecticut
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Chelsea Piers Connecticut, in conjunction with Fairfield County Sports Commission, is pleased to announce they will host the People's United Bank Recruiting Seminar on Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The event, which will feature an expert panel discussion on the ins and outs of college sports recruiting, is designed to educate area high school students, parents, coaches and administrators on all aspects of the recruiting process.
In addition to providing invaluable background knowledge of the college recruiting process, the panel of experts will also answer audience questions and offer advice on everything from making initial contact to available financial aid opportunities.
Panel members will include: Byron Knox, Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Director and Head Women's Gymnastics Coach at Bridgeport University; Andy Lausier, Head Wrestling Coach at Sacred Heart University; Keith Levinthal, Athletic Director at Manhattanville College; and Cary Nadel, the National Scouting Report's Director of Scouting for the New England and Westchester area.
"We are thrilled to host the People's United Bank Recruiting Seminar," commented Mollie Marcoux, Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. "We are lucky to have a number of talented high school athletes train at our facility and compete for Chelsea Piers Connecticut teams, and being able to provide these young players and their families with the information and tools needed to help make one of life's biggest decisions is really exciting. We look forward to the continued success of our young athletes as they embark on their college career and take their game to the next level."
Admission to the event is free, but space is limited. For more information, please contact Tom Chiappetta at 203.251.8481 or tomchip21@aol.com. To reserve a space at the event, RSVP to ellen.tournas@peoples.com.
Congregation Kol Ami Celebrates 90 Years
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This year marks an historic occasion for Congregation Kol Ami as they celebrate their 90th year. Congregation Kol Ami (then known as The Jewish Community Center of White Plains) was founded in August 1923, in a period of economic recovery from World War I when women were given the right to vote. From its inception the synagogue has been rooted in torah, worship and acts of loving kindness and has been a foundation of progressive Jewish presence in Westchester County ever since.
The synagogue was founded in 1921 when two boys, Robert Stein and Martin Barbe, asked their moms if they could have religious instruction, similar to their Christian schoolmates. By the spring of 1922, 11 families with a total of 30 children pledged $100 each to defray expenses. Now called Congregation Kol Ami, "the voice of my people," the congregation has almost 800 member families. Kol Ami is a voice of creative Judaism that provides contemporary meaning to traditional Jewish values and teachings. "We have made real the world we believe in, a place where we are celebrated in our joys, comforted in our sorrows and supported in our spiritual journeys" says Rabbi Shira Milgrom.
The 90th celebration will culminate in a 90th Anniversary Gala Weekend. Lori Abrams, co-chair of the event says, " We honor the people who had the foresight and the strength to build an educational foundation and a Reform synagogue in White Plains. Ninety years later we celebrate all the people who have continued to keep this vision alive." The weekend will start on Thursday, April 24 with a 90th Anniversary Celebration. The evening will feature a delicious dinner tasting from local restaurants including: 42, Taleggio, La Bocca and Sam's of Gedney Way from White Plains, Moscato, Flourish and Taiim Cellar of Scarsdale and Mima's from Irvington. There will be a live performance by the award-winning, Jewish a capella group "SIX13" and a scrumptious dessert buffet from local bakers and bakeries. The raffle prize winners will be announced at the Gala on Thursday and first prize is a "Weekend in Paris".
The following evening, Friday, April 25, Kol Ami will honor Nan Blank, Early Childhood Program Director and Felice Miller Baritz, Religious School Director for their ten years of dedication and commitment to educating the children at Kol Ami. Shabbat in the Woods will begin at 5:30 (children ages 2-6). Shabbat services at 6:15pm will be followed by a festive Oneg for all ages.
For information about the 90th Anniversary Gala and the special Friday evening of honor, visit their website, www.nykolami.org or call 914-949-4717.
Back And Better Than Ever
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The Edgemont Girls Lacrosse team remains undefeated as they start out the spring 2014 season 6-0. Throughout these high scoring games the entire team has worked together for the victory. So far a standout player for the panthers has been goalie Dani Musoff; a newcomer last season Dani has really stepped up her game and has made countless important saves. Captain Gaby Susz a committed D1 lacrosse player leads the team along with fellow seniors Frankie Klerer, Katie Kocaj, Emily Turchin, Taylor Wald and Sydney Berkman. Returning juniors include yours truly Julie Miner, who scored her 100th goal in the 19-7 victory over Irvington.
Also back with a vengeance Danielle Meyerson, Olivia Mowrer, Shelby Borkenstein, Katie Pollack, Lilianna Christie, Morgan Rappe, Julia Hoffman, and Madi Welker. Putting in a strong showing for their sophomore year are Abbe Lazar, Annekka Chao, Niamh Klein, and Savannah Brooks.
Last but not least freshman Ellie Klein, Erin Pomerantz, and Kasey Stern are all looking to prove themselves this season and have done a great job so far. Supporting and developing the team are long time coaches Robert Breintenbach , Lindsay Robinson, and Kerrie Hirsch with stats help from freshman Sydney Schneider. The girls look to continue their momentum as they prepare for a tough midseason swing that include Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, White Plains, and Bronxville. Says coach Breitenbach, "We're playing very well right our goal is to keep improving".
Chickens on the Loose in the 'Dale
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First it was a wild turkey blocking traffic on the Post Road, now we found a clutch of chickens on River Road. Late Sunday afternoon, as we drove down River Road on the way to the Bronx River Parkway, we spotted not one, two, or three but five chickens crossing the road, including three beautiful roosters with bright red combs. They climbed up an embankment to the front lawn of a home where they munched on the grass. They looked too fat, healthy and well-groomed to have survived a winter in the wild and appeared to be domesticated, not wild chickens. Had they flown the coop or do they live in the woods of the Bronx River Reservation across the street?
Police later reported that these chickens were the "temporary pets" of some children on River Road. They were able to secure them after police let them know that their pets were on the loose.
