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February 16, 2024 | Vol. 12, Number 7 | www.eastchesterreview.com

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MILESTONE WIN! Eastchester varsity basketball coach Fred DiCarlo patrols the sidelines during a Feb. 10 game against Pleasantville. A 45-30 win over the Panthers gave DiCarlo his 300th career victory. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

New Ro brings new ice skating rink to Lincoln Park

The City of New Rochelle will bring the magic of outdoor skating to Lincoln Park for the mid-winter vacation week, with a giant pop-up rink taking center court. The rink – packing even more wintertime fun at three times the size of the popular rink at the Holiday Market – will be open daily for eight days, Feb. 17-24. Guests can skate for free, with rentals provided at no charge, and the first 100 visitors each day will receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate with entry. The rink will also feature a daylong Winter Carnival on Wednesday, Feb. 21, brought to life by the New Rochelle Community Justice Center. The City of New Rochelle invites all to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Park ice rink and Winter Carnival with a kickoff event on Feb. 21 at 11:45 a.m. Council Member David Peters and the New Rochelle Community Justice Center will deliver remarks to welcome New Rochelleans to extend their winter fun, and even their holiday shopping, at the Lincoln Park mid-winter village and

carnival. In addition to ice skating in Lincoln Park, visitors will also be able to shop from a rotating roster of local vendors offering their artisan goods, food and beverages, and more, with three different small businesses spotlighted each day the ice rink is open. Featured local vendors will include Decota Naturals, Savage Custom Crafts, Humble Bumble, Sibalhe Teas, Asantis Jewels, JMckinley Bags, Matrix on the Go, Rays Empanadas, and Taqueria del Valle “We are delighted to bring an extra touch of winter magic to New Rochelle with the introduction of a pop-up ice skating rink and Winter Carnival at Lincoln Park. We wholeheartedly believe in creating regular opportunities for interaction and family fun, fostering a shared sense of identity and strengthening the bonds within our city’s diverse neighborhoods,” said Kathleen Gill, City Manager of New Rochelle. “We look forward to opening the rink as a fun, festive, and free activity for families to enjoy the warmth and

charm of New Rochelle.” Special on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the local New Rochelle Community Justice Center will transform the rink into a full-blown Winter Carnival. The Center invites the community to come together and build connections through fun activities such as arcade and carnival games, a bounce house, arts & crafts activities, wellness treatments, and seasonal dining offerings from local vendors and community partners. “The New Rochelle Community Justice Center is honored to join the community and to partner on this project,” said Amanda Nathan, Project Director for the New Rochelle Community Justice Center. “We are excited for our youth participants to contribute by creating space for community members to come together and enjoy some winter fun! We are grateful to the City of New Rochelle and Councilman Peters for valuing projects that support a strong, connected, and

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Democrat Susan Cacace tonight overwhelmingly won the Democratic Nomination for Westchester District Attorney at the County Democrats’ convention, held at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. Cacace won 60% of the vote by Democratic District Leaders from across the county, giving her major organizational support for the primary and general elections. Judge Cacace, who brings decades of experience not only as a longtime jurist but also as a former prosecutor and attorney, stepped off the bench to run following the decision by incumbent Mimi Rocah to not seek another term. “I am so honored to have earned this endorsement,” said Cacace. “As Democrats, we are leading the way in making our criminal justice system stronger and fairer by not only holding wrongdoers accountable, but also showing compassion and finding better ways to prevent crime

and get at-risk people on a better track. “Right now, too many people have lost faith in the government and feel unsafe,” Cacace added. “But the fact is, we are able to keep our communities safe and correct long-standing issues in our criminal justice system if we do it smartly and consistently, focusing on both accountability and the underlying causes of criminal activity.” Cacace, whose family has a long history of involvement in Democratic politics, said she would build on the reforms implemented by Rocah. “We’ve made great progress on wrongful convictions and expanding alternatives to incarceration, and we won’t move backwards,” she said. “We’re going to keep bringing crime down, get more people back on the right track, and make sure that everyone feels protected and respected by our County’s criminal justice system.”

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Rye residents named to Open Door Foundation Board Rye residents Kim O’Connor and Chiann Roveto have been named to Open Door Family Medical Center’s Foundation Board. O’Connor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Rye resident since 2001, has actively participated in the community for many years, promoting youth and family wellbeing by volunteering for various local organizations. She has worked for more than 30 years with children and adults in a variety of settings, and presently operates M. Kim O’Connor & Associates in Rye. A native of the Washington D.C. area, O’Connor is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her graduate school work at the University of Maryland and NYU, where she taught in its School of Social Work. Roveto, an active member of various volunteer organizations serving the Rye and Westchester communities, has served since 2019 as Board Chair for the Junior Board for Family Services of Westchester (FSW), which provides fundraising, donor engagement and volunteer activities to support the work of the not-for-profit organization whose mental health and social service programs help families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. She has also been actively involved since 2016 with the Meals on Wheels program, delivering meals to the elderly in the Rye community. Roveto grew up in Portland, Maine, and lived in Atlanta before moving to Rye 15 years ago. A graduate of Georgia State College, with a degree in sociology, she has worked in various capaci-

ties – counseling, programming, fundraising – at non-profit organizations that provide crisis counseling for underserved women. “Both Kim and Chiann have impacted the lives of so many people over the years,” said Lindsay Farrell, President and CEO of Open Door. “We feel extremely fortunate to have them on our Foundation Board, where they will continue to serve the community for years to come.” O’Connor said she first became aware of Open Door years ago as an active member of Rye Presbyterian Church, which has long partnered with Open Door on its Baby Bundle program. The program provides prenatal patients with newborn necessities and information about resources available in the community. Open Door midwives deliver over 400 babies a year, a majority of whom live at or below the federal poverty level and struggle with inadequate housing, food insecurity, low levels of health literacy, and cultural/language barriers. “As a mental health clinician, who is particularly interested in the health of women and children, I know how difficult it is to deliver quality health care, to make it accessible and available for everyone in the community who needs it,” she said. “I’ve come to appreciate all that Open Door does on the front end in cultivating relationships with its clientele, and on the backend, behind the curtain, with its advocacy on the local, county, state and federal levels. It has a unique position in being the voice of those who desperately need that voice.” According to Roveto, “I’ve wanted to give back to the community by working with this same

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County passes affordable housing land acquisition acts Joined by members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed Land Acquisition Acts that allocate $2,700,000 for the purchase of land in Yonkers, and $3,000,000 for the purchase of land in the village of Ossining for the construction of affordable housing. Both properties will be marketed and leased to residents ages 62 years and older. The Yonkers property will offer 94 affordable housing units for seniors earning at or below 30% of the area median income, and the Ossining property will provide 74 units for seniors earning at or below 40% of the area median income. The Land Acquisition Acts are the first pieces of legislation Latimer will sign in 2024, proving that furthering fair housing throughout Westchester remains a primary focus. Latimer said: “Our responsibility as a County government is to make sure that the opportunity for affordable housing is always there. Having access to decent housing is a basic, human right, and homes need to remain at a price point that all people can afford. This legislation is about filling a critical need that people have across our County, and when we allocate significant funding towards the construction of affordable units, we are helping to improve the quality of life for many of our residents and families.” County NHLA funding is being used to fund a portion of the acquisition costs related to three privately owned parcels in Yonkers. County funds will be utilized to fund a

portion of the acquisition costs in Ossining, excluding the value of the non-residential commercial space. The project also received $995,000 in sales tax benefits from the Westchester County IDA. Since Latimer first took office in 2018, the availability of affordable housing has remained a top priority. Six years into Latimer’s administration, more than 5,599 units of affordable housing have been built, gone under construction, or are in the pipeline for the future. Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Planning Blanca Lopez said: “As 2020 Census data shows that seniors represent the fastest growing cohort in Westchester County, the Department of Planning fully supports the County Executive’s continued commitment to invest in the development of senior housing throughout the County.” Board Chair Vedat Gashi said: “Words are powerful when actions follow. It’s appropriate that these are the first items we take up in our first legislative session. These actions today reflect the concrete steps that the BOL is taking to provide more affordable housing in Westchester. Residents in Westchester – particularly seniors– suffer from a lack of affordable housing. This is a step to bring relief to our seniors. I want to thank our partners on the state level, municipalities, my fellow Legislators and County Executive George Latimer. We will do whatever we can to help seniors and all residents of Westchester County.”

Joined by members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed Land Acquisition Acts that allocate $5,700,000 for the purchase of land for the construction of affordable housing.

Mamaroneck Village’s new mayor: Sharon Torres

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vibrant community for all.” Throughout the calendar year, the City of New Rochelle creates, funds, and hosts a number of enriching recreational activities and public programs – from festivals, fairs and summer concerts, to seasonal and holiday events – with the goal of creating a shared sense of identity, celebrating our diversity, and strengthening community bonds.

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The village of Mamaroneck has a new mayor. In November, Sharon Torres — running as an independent — won the seat, beating incumbent Tom Murphy, who had served as mayor for the past three terms. Campaigning from August through Election Day, Nov. 7, Torres made history as the fourth woman and first of Hispanic descent to serve as mayor of Mamaroneck. Torres has an interesting history and unusual road to becoming mayor of Mamaroneck. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Farmingdale State College and received her MBA from Pace University, Lubin School of Business. Torres’ background before entering the political sphere was in human resources, also including 10 years of experience in accounting. Torres decided to run for mayor because as she was volunteering she noticed a divisiveness in the village. People were saying that they missed the moniker of Mamaroneck as the “friendly village” and things were starting to get negative. She felt she could change the way people

view the Board of Trustees, the village’s governing legislative body. “We can be more inviting, I think we can make policy by listening to people and bringing them into the conversation,” she said. “I don’t wanna legislate for people, I wanna legislate with them.” She mentioned in her work in HR and social work they had a phrase which she called “Never about you without you.” Why she ultimately decided to run for political office was the goal of having a community based feeling within the Board of Trustees. The balance to work her full-time job and campaign was tricky at first, but she said her campaign was completely volunteered, they were passionate and helped out where she couldn’t be. Torres credited her volunteers with helping spearhead her campaign. Spending time on social media provided another way to campaign. Not only was she able to post when and where she was campaigning, but to hear Mamaroneck residents’ feedback and what they want for the village was also illuminating. Torres mentioned that social media allows all residents from differ-

ent parts of Mamaroneck to speak out, lend their voice and be heard. “I tried my very best to use it [social media} to meet and greet people,” she said. Part of being mayor for Torres is about being a public servant. She felt while there can be a negative connotation with it, she leans on the public servant side. “Tax dollars that run this village come from those residents, they have a voice. We should have a space where we are listening and feel respected,” Torres said. Torres’ focus is projects regarding housing, pedestrian safety and flooding. The mayor mentioned how whatever decision is made she asks, “Does this make the situation … better?” On being the first person of color and fourth woman to be installed as mayor in Mamaroneck, Torres said, “Representation matters. I hope being the fourth female, first Hispanic — where we have a 24% Hispanic population — that more women want to step up and do these things. Because I think we need that.”

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Billy George is an Eastchester Firefighter and Patty is Community Liaison for the Town of Eastchester. As EIASC members for more than 20 years, they are being recognized for extensive volunteer involvement with firefighting, school and civic organizations, and EIASC’s aim to encourage appreciation of Irish culture. “Running Cornell’s, a local family business in town for more than 100 years, gave me countless opportunities to know many Eastchester residents, watch their families grow, and offer them quality merchandise and advice to help them care for their homes and gardens,” said Fix. “As Grand Marshal for the Eastchester St. Patrick’s Parade, I want to highlight the hard work and special role local businesses play in strengthening civic pride instilled in me by my parents and grandparents.” Fix’s business expertise led him to play influential roles as past chairperson and board member for American Hardware & Lumber Insurance, and past member of True Value Marketing Council, True Value Loyalty Council and True Value Retail Technology Committee. His deep commitment to the Town of Eastchester includes being past board member–Family & Community Services of Eastchester, and volunteer work with Tuckahoe/ Eastchester Girl Scouts, Eastchester/Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce, Relay For Life of East-

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John Fix has been named grand marshal of the Eastchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on December 24, 2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 7 Virginia Place, Larchmont, NY, 10538. Notice of Formation of Rori Consulting, LLC . Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/20/23 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:228 Park Ave #579467 New York, NY 10003. Notice of Formation of Bella’Donna Honystii L.L.C. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/8/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Rosehill Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Notice of Formation of Julie Green Interiors, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of Three Sixes Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 1/4/2024. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Adam Ciffone, 666 Pelham Road #1M New Rochelle NY 10805 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 12/07/23 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:919 Sylvan Lane, Mamaroneck, 10543. Notice of Formation of Liam Robb O’Hagan, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of FAZEONE MARKETING PLUS LLC. Marketing/Sales. of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/29/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Adrian Coley. at 30 Iroquois St. Peekskill, New York 10566. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/24. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 810 Orienta Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Victoria Paton Pascual Design LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/04/24Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:1840 Crompond Road Peekskill NYNotice of Formation of A Soft Delicate Flower LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/17/23 Office location: Westchester County.SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:410 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. Notice of Formation of Ashley anne, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/06/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1703 Carhart Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566. Notice of Formation of Joann’s Modern Bake Shop, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 10/26/2023. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 111 Claremont Avenue, Apt. 1, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550. Notice of Formation of Safe Med Ride Group LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/17/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 765 Soundview Drive, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Notice of Formation of Barker Law, PLLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 11/30/2023 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:11 Cedarwood Road White Plains, NY 10605. Notice of Formation of MandEm Ventures, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. Rising Steam Rural LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/9/24. Office: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 19 Manor Ave, White Plains, NY 10605. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 01/24/2024 Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:88 Hickory Kingdom Road, Bedford NY 10506. Notice of Formation of Sweets By Melissa L.L.C.. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity. NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/17/24. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 26 Fairview Ave, Tarrytown NY 10591. Notice of Formation of Wallflower Realty LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Another “Super” Sunday Call me a stick in the mud, but I just don’t get as excited about the Super Bowl as I used to. On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will square off in Super Bowl LVIII, the biggest sporting— and television—event of the year, and despite the fact that I think it’s bound to be a good one, I just can’t bring myself to care. Because in the end, Super Bowl Sunday has become less about crowning an NFL Champion and become more about serving as a weird funhouse mirror of the society in which we live. I get it, the “spectacle” has always been a part of the Super Bowl, at least since I’ve been alive.

But a little spectacle goes a long way, at least for me. I don’t need halftime stars parachuting onto the 50-yard-line from low-orbit satellites, I don’t need 12 musical acts fighting for space on the stage to capture the nostalgia crowd by singing 20 seconds of a hit from 1997. And I don’t need a six hour telecast to tell the story of a game that might feature 28 minutes of actual “in-game” action. I didn’t even used to have a problem with the heavy commercialization surrounding the game. But now I’m wary of the way corporations are using the Super Bowl ads to inundate with new marketing campaigns well before kickoff. Companies used to pour their creative and financial backing into creating Super Bowl ads that would spark discussion, for better or worse. The day after the game, people would break down which

ones worked, which didn’t, which celebs made surprise turns as Doritos pitch men. But now, these advertisements pop up online weeks ahead of their air date, sparking—what I assume is bot-driven—discussion on social media pages, rendering the actual spots ineffective and incapable of eliciting an actual reaction from viewers. It’s yet another reminder of how bloated and gross this entire affair has become. Corporations are so intent on manufacturing a big moment that these overly-engineered and think-tank researched ad buys end up falling flat. As for the game itself? Who knows? Could be a classic, could be a dud. That’s the kind of risk you take with Super Bowls. But the excessive pomp and circumstance only serves to highlight the failings of a bad game while taking

Super Bowl LVIII will be another long, bloated slog, no matter how good the game is. But Sports Editor Mike Smith will still be tuning in.

away from games that would live on in the annals of sporting history without the excess bells and whistles. And yet, people will still tune in— at least while the games are still on network television—and no lessons will be learned.

And for all my griping, I’ll be just another one of the sheep blindly counting down ‘till kickoff. After all, it’s not like there’s anything better on the tube. Follow Mike on Twitter @LiveMike_Sports

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DiCarlo notches 300th career win By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

Anyone who has gotten to know Fred DiCarlo over the years recognizes that the last thing he wants is to be the center of attention. But on Saturday night, all eyes were on DiCarlo, as his Eagles topped Pleasantville 45-30 at home to help the longtime coach reach an impressive milestone, notching his 300th career victory in the process. After the final whistle sounded, DiCarlo’s historic win was celebrated by players, fans and family, as he was presented with a ceremonial basketball to commemorate his achievement. DiCarlo has been coaching in the school district for over 30 years, currently serving as both the head varsity basketball and

football coach—and said he has welcomed the opportunity to give back to the high school from which he graduated in 1985. He began his coaching journey with the district 34 years ago and took over as the head basketball and football coach in the late 1990s. In 2018, he also secured his 100th career football field. “I’m so appreciative that the community and the school district have allowed me to coach for this long,” said DiCarlo. “I was really happy to get this win here at home, I’m happy for my seniors, who have been with me for the last couple of years, so it really was a great day.” One of those seniors, Aidan Schultz, was effusive in his praise of DiCarlo, noting that he was honored to be a

part of the group that secured the milestone win for the coach. Schultz plays both basketball and football for DiCarlo and said the coach has had an immeasurable impact on the lives of he and his teammates. “After we beat Pelham on Thursday, coach mentioned that he was at 299 and you could tell all the guys wanted to get it for him,” said Schultz. “I’ve known him since I was five years old, and honestly, he’s been the most influential person I’ve met in my middle and high school career; between sports and life in general, he’s trying to make us better players and better people.” DiCarlo also noted that getting the win against Pleasantville was especially meaningful, given his connec-

Fred DiCarlo, right, celebrates his 300th career basketball win with Eastchester Assistant Athletic Director Tom Puccini on Saturday, Feb. 10. DiCarlo’s Eagles posted a 45-30 victory over Pleasantville to help him reach the milestone

tion to both towns. I live in Pleasantville, so to get it here with the players I’ve coached in CYO and

Dad’s Club baseball on the court, that’s really amazing,” he said. “It’s like the gods were looking down and made

this one extra special.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com

Wrestlers hit the mat at County Center By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor

The Section 1 Wrestling Championships found a new home this past weekend, as the historic Westchester County Center played host to the most prestigious local tournament of the year. But even if no champions emerged from the ranks of The Review’s coverage area, a number of familiar grapplers fared quite well at the two-day event. Rye’s C.J Luth finished second at 160-pounds, securing the distinction of being the top finisher for Review teams on Sunday. Luth scrapped his way to the championship bout where he was pinned by Nyack’s Sam Szerlip. Szerlip—who placed third at States last year—came into the 2023-2024 season with high expectations and has met them thus far, being named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Heavyweight Wrestler on the day. There were two local All-Section wrestlers at 101 pounds, as New Rochelle’s

Fotis Koufalis placed third and Harrison’s Sienna Cozzali finished sixth. Cozzali, a sophomore, had a remarkable run this year, winning at the prestigious Eastern States event and is looking ahead to bigger things next year. “I knew I wanted to get far, so I kept on practicing and practicing,” said Cozzali. “Because hard work will usually get you there.” The 108 pound bracket saw a number of familiar faces place in the top six, as Mamaroneck’s Tatsu Homma and Joe Sullivan placed third and fifth, respectively while Josue Aguilar took sixth. Huguenot 116-pounder Mateo Crino placed fourth to round out the finishers among local lightweight wrestlers. Luth’s teammate Thomas Anderson secured a fourthplace finish in the 215-pound bracket, while Eastchester’s Joe Roche closed out his varsity career with a win, topping Tappan Zee’s Cameron Keeperman to take fifth in the division. For senior wrestlers, the trip to the County Center was

CJ Luth wrestles against Peekskill’s CJ Palomeque on Sunday at the Westchester County Center. Luth beat Palomeque to reach the 160-pound finals.

a fitting end to their time as high school wrestlers, but for younger wrestlers, like Cozzali, getting the chance to

take the mat at Westchester’s most famous arena will likely serve as extra motivation for next year’s campaign.

“This gives me a lot of drive for next year,” said Cozzali. “I’m hoping to get first in this tournament and go even

farther than I did today.” Contact: sports@hometwn.com