Facts of Life

May 22, 2024 at 11:14 p.m.

Luigi Greco

Longtime Port Chester resident Luigi Greco celebrated 90 years on May 2. He was surprised with a birthday party at T&J with family and friends.

Congratulations to Erica Daly of Port Chester on receiving her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude from Mercy University and for being inducted into the National Honor Society. We are so very proud of you! Mommy, Daddy & Lucianna.

Ethan Reed of Rye Brook, who majored in Data Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass., was bestowed a bachelor's degree at WPI's 155th Commencement May 10.

Esteban Gonzalez of Port Chester, Class of 2024 at Assumption University in Worcester Mass., has been named to the University's Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Students named to the Dean's List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters.

Zavier Garcia of Port Chester, a sophomore majoring in English and Theatre and Performance Media at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, was inducted into the honor society Lambda Psi Omega by the Department of Communication, Film and Theatre Apr. 18.

Emily Chiappini and Benjamin Starr, both of Rye Brook, have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Connecticut for the spring 2024 semester.

The next Port Chester High School Marching Band bottle and can recycling collection will be Sun., June 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Middle School parking lot on Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. Collections generally take place on the first and third Sunday of each month. Call 914/200-1464 for updated information.

Happy birthday to Jill Abel of Rye Brook who celebrates May 29. Love from Jason, Sophia, Lucas, Marc, Michiyo, Bian, Jananne, Richard, Rebecca and Brittany.

Happy birthday to PCHS graduate Jenn Giorno who celebrates May 29.

Happy birthday to former Rye Town Councilman and former Port Chester ZBA chairman Bill Villanova who celebrates May 26.

The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Feeding Westchester. Based in Elmsford, Feeding Westchester serves Westchester County, providing food to a hunger-relief network of nearly 300 partners and programs. With a mission to nourish their neighbors in the fight against hunger, the organization sources and distributes good, nutritious food and other resources to wherever it is needed most.

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum, located in the footprints of the Twin Towers in NYC, has announced that beginning June 3 it will offer free admission exclusively to New Yorkers on the first Monday of each month. This program provides New Yorkers a special opportunity to see the Museum with one another and to reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed the city and nation in the wake of 9/11. The Memorial can be visited daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; the Museum is open Wed.-Mon., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. For regular admission rates, go to https://visit911memorial.org

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the debut of the new Westchester Craft Beverage Trail and free online passport. The trail includes more than 24 distilleries, craft breweries and cideries throughout the region. A free, online passport for users 21 and older allows them to easily sip and savor their way across the County while earning rewards for fun items reflecting Westchester’s craft culture. Learn more at www.visitwestchestercounty.com/things-to-do/dining/craft-beverage/trail/

Gov. Kathy Hochul has designated four more Free Fishing Days in New York this year: June 29 & 30, Sept. 28 and Nov. 11. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. The Free Fishing Days program provides a great opportunity for aspiring anglers to try freshwater fishing for the first time or former anglers to reconnect with one of America’s favorite pastimes.

Congregation K.T.I. is participating again this school year in Food 2 Grow On to provide bags of groceries each weekend and during school vacations to alleviate hunger and food insecurity among elementary-school aged children at Edison, Park Avenue and King Street schools in Port Chester. They also welcome checks made payable to Food 2 Grow On, mailed c/o the Rotary Club, P.O. Box. 26, Port Chester, NY 10573. Food donations needed include: healthy cereal, peanut butter (14-16 oz. jars), tuna fish, canned fruit (14-18 oz. cans)—store brands are OK. Food donations can be dropped in the bins at 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook. For questions or to arrange a pickup of donations call Leslie at 914/939-8659 or email her at [email protected]

At Congregation KTI it is a Mitzvah (good deed) moment for all to help feed those in the community who are needy. All food collected in KTI’s ongoing drive is being given to the Salvation Army in Port Chester. Food requested includes cans of tuna, chicken, vegetables, beans and fruit as well as pasta, 10-16 oz. bags/boxes of white rice, snacks, shelf-stable milk, healthy cereals, macaroni and cheese and canned meals like Chef-Boy-r-Dee, chili, etc. The food can be left in bins in Leslie Brandeis Novack's driveway at 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook.