Collins Blast and Lisa’s Liner Rip Tide, 3-2 Before 1,100 On Father’s Day

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WPCNR PRESSBOX. Special to WPCNR From Kristen Zimmerman. (Edited) June 20, 2004. In the sixth inning, Juggernaut catcher Lindsey Collins tripled on the left field line with one out, when New England Riptide leftfielder Ashley Moore dove in vain for her liner and missed stopping it. Moore had no chance, as the scorcher hit the foul line.  As the ball bounced into the corner, Collins wheeled around to third in a tie game to set the table for Lisa Iancin’s gamer.



IT’S IN THERE! Designated player Lisa Iancin, after taking 2 balls, caught a Dana Sorensen pitch up with nothing on it and drove a hump back liner just to the left of RipTide’s Dana Sorensen shown lunging desperately for the shot, and to the right of the shortstop to give the New York New Jersey Juggernaut a 3-2 win over the Tide before 1,100 fans on Father’s Day  family crowd at Montclair State University Softball Stadium. The Nauts, New York’s National Pro Fastpitch team snapped a two-game skid and moved to 10-6 on the season. WPCNR Video Capture from the YES Network.


 



 JUGGER KNOCK! Shortstop Lyndsey Klein homers in the first inning, high, far and gone  to left with a Juggernaut aboard for the first 2 Naut runs.The 2-run dinger was Klein’s third homerun of the season and she finished 1-for-2 with two RBI and a run scored. WPCNR Video Capture From The YES Network


 The Riptide  tied the score at two with four straight singles off of starter Amanda Scott in the first of the fifh Leftfielder Ashley Moore and designated player Emily Krueger each picked up an RBI in the inning. But those would be the only runs the Riptide would score as Scott got leadoff batter LaDonia Hughes to ground out and second baseman Nicole Thompson to fly out to right. Scott pitched a complete game, giving up two earned-runs on five hits, one walk, and four strikeouts.


  Right fielder Lauren Bauer and left fielder Gina Oaks led the Nauts offensively. Bauer went 3-for-3 and Oaks went 2-for-3 with a run scored.


 New England starter Dana Sorenson went six full innings, giving up three earned-runs on nine hits, two walks and two strikeouts.


YES does it better, needs more cameras. Misses two Key Plays.


 The game was the second of four to be aired live on the YES Network, which in WPCNR’s opinion, did a much better job of covering the game and showing the family atmosphere that prevails at Juggernaut games, actually even showing some shots of fans in the stands, (but with no ballpark panoramas.  The Juggernauts still have not bought a bumper slide ad on YES to showcase their Box Office Phone Number which is inexplicable.


YES still needs to spring more jing for  more cameras, though, since they missed closeup replays of two key plays (something that never happens in a Yankee telecast) : Moore’s failure to stop Collins triple down the  (the big break in the game), and Jackie Pasquerella’s backhand glove stop to choke off the Riptide rally in the 5th. (The YES summer intern producing the telecasts is learning.) 


Still no fan interviews were offered, and no interview with the Juggernaut owner, or the new manager, Dana D’Aquino. (Come on, YES, you have to interview the new manager — unless to be fair — they asked and the new manager declined.)


 The next game to be aired on YES will be on July 11th at 7:35 pm against the Arizona Heat. The third-place Juggernaut now improve to 10-6 on the season and the Riptide drop to 6-10.



AIR PASQUERELLA: Bay Shore Long Island’s Jacklyn Pasquerella airborne in Pete Rose classic headfirst slide to first in an attempt to beat a 2-out throw to first on a deflection in the second inning. They got her and saved a run. WPCNR Video Capture from The YES Network


 


Upcoming Schedule


 


Monday Nite…Tonite  vs. NE Riptide, 7:35 pm (home) (Montclair State University Softball Stadium)


June 22nd vs NE Riptide, 7:35 pm (home) (Montclair State University Softball Stadium).

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Adam In Albany: Assembly Passes Drunk Driving Legislation.

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WPCNR’S ADAM IN ALBANY. By Assemblyman Adam T. Bradley, 89th Assembly District. June 19, 2004: The Assembly recently passed a driving safety package that cracks down on serious driving offenders and improves safety on New York’s roads.

 


Dangerous drivers can cause accidents that injure and kill people close to us. The Assembly’s legislation will help prevent accidents by increasing penalties for unsafe driving. The package would also implement measures to help motorists reach their destinations safely.


 


Making drunk drivers pay


 


Those who drive under the influence of alcohol would face stiffer penalties under the Assembly’s legislation (A.773-C). Drivers with a blood-alcohol content of 0.20 percent or higher would be charged with the new crime of “aggravated DWI.” Those convicted would face twice the fines and loss of license periods as those levied against first-time DWI offenders. Commercial drivers charged with aggravated DWI would face a more serious charge than regular motorists. School bus drivers would face up to seven years in prison instead of the current penalty of up to four years.


 


The Assembly’s plan also cracks down on DWI offenders by:


 


·        providing mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment for appropriate offenders;


·        increasing the penalty for vehicular manslaughter from up to seven years in prison to a maximum of 15 years for defendants where two or more people were killed or where there were previous DWI-related convictions;


·        doubling the loss of license period for those who refuse a chemical test from 6 months to a year on a first offense, and from 12 months to 18 months for a subsequent offense; and


·        revoking the licenses of serious repeat DWI offenders.


 


Too many of our loved ones have had their lives impacted by drunk drivers. The Assembly’s legislation sends a clear message that New York does not tolerate drinking and driving. It’s a serious crime with very serious consequences.


 


Cracking down on dangerous drivers


 


As part of the package of legislation, the Assembly passed two bills I sponsored to punish unsafe motorists by:


 


·        charging drivers with multiple convictions for serious traffic offenses who cause a fatal accident with the new crime of “vehicular homicide,” which carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison (A.11352); and


·        directing district attorneys to use special unit state police to provide accident reconstruction assistance, and requiring DAs to designate at least one assistant DA as a vehicular crimes prosecutor (A.11453).


 


These measures give law enforcement officials enhanced power to protect us from unsafe drivers. Hopefully, this legislation will also send the message to aggressive motorists that New York State isn’t the place to drive recklessly.


 


Keeping New York’s roads safe


 


To improve driver safety, I sponsored legislation to:


 


·        apply the same stringent laws now applicable to school bus drivers to the drivers of pre-school and nursery school children as well (A.11393);


·        require trucks and tractor trailers weighing over 18,000 pounds to be equipped with convex mirrors – which improve the driver’s sight range – on the front of the vehicle (A.9971-A);


 


Punishing dangerous drivers and adopting common-sense measures will improve road safety. I urge the Senate and the governor to follow the Assembly’s lead and pass this legislation.

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White Plains Hospital to Hold Annual Golf Outing July 19

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WPCNR PRESS BOX. From Thompson & Bender. June 14, 2004: White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) will hold its Second Annual Golf Outing and Dinner to benefit the Hospital on Monday, July 19 at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale.  The event is being sponsored by Sidney E. Frank Importing Co. Inc., of New Rochelle and Community Counseling Service Co., Inc., of New York City. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Hospital.


 



The Golf Outing begins with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:00 a.m.  Tee off, shotgun, starts at 1:00 p.m.  The dinner and awards presentation will take place at 6:00 p.m.  For more information or reservations, please contact Tricia Laine at (914) 681-2264 or Plaine@wphospital.org.


 


Jonathan F. Spitalny of Harrison, WPHC Board Member and Sidney P. Zimmerman, M.D., a cardiologist and internist, of Rye, and are this year’s Golf Outing Co-Chairs.  The Golf Outing Benefit Committee includes: Richard Carr of Scarsdale, Ossie Dahl of Cortlandt Manor, Charles N. Glassman, M.D. of Scarsdale, Wayne Eisman, M.D. of Scarsdale, John Frank of Stamford, CT, Stuart T. Nevins, M.D. of White Plains, Peter Nisselson of Mamaroneck, and David Wiener of White Plains.


 


Ticket prices range from $150 to $6,000.  They include:


 


Diamond Circle, $6,000


q       Foursome, including lunch and dinner


q       Four extra passes for dinner


q       Acknowledgement in Tournament Program


q       Diamond Circle signage on course


 


Silver Circle, $3,500


q       Two players, including lunch and dinner


q       Two extra passes for dinner


q       Acknowledgement in Tournament Program


q       Silver signage on course


 


Foursome for Golf, $5,000


q       Includes lunch, dinner and golf for four


 


Golf for One, $1,250


q       Includes lunch, dinner and golf for four


 


Summer Non-Golf Package, $500


q       Includes lunch, tennis, pool usage and dinner


 


Dinner Only, $150


 


Sponsorship and Underwriting levels range from $50,000 for Event Sponsor to a Tournament Program ad for $1,000. 


 


White Plains Hospital Center is a voluntary, not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of offering high quality, acute health care and preventative medical care in a caring and compassionate manner to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. The Hospital will provide care and services without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.  For the third time, the Hospital is the winner of the National Research Corporation “Consumer Choice Award” for Westchester County. WPHC is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and a member of Stellaris Health Network, Inc. and Voluntary Hospitals of America, Inc. For further information, please call (914) 681-1119 or visit the Hospital’s website:  www.wphospital.org.[]

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The Prostate Cancer Primer: Cancer Society Advises Dads

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WPCNR HEALTH NOTES. From Nadine Baker, American Cancer Society. June 14, 2004: The American Cancer Society has just before Father’s Day released some facts all men should be aware of regarding prostate health, and how prostate cancer must be checked for as men approach middle age:

Prostate cancer is a malignancy that develops from the cells of the
prostate gland. The prostate is a male sex gland about the size of a walnut
located underneath the bladder.

· In 2004, an estimated 230,110 new cases of prostate cancer will be
diagnosed in the United States.  An estimated 29,900 men will die of
prostate cancer in 2004.

· This year 14,470 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in New
York State; 1,880 New York men will die from the disease.

· Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men
(second to lung cancer).

· Prostate cancer is slow-growing in the majority of men who have it. Most
men who have it will die with prostate cancer rather than from prostate
cancer. In other words, most will die from other causes.

Risk Factors



· Age: The incidence of prostate cancer increases with age. More than 70
percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over age 65.

· Race: African American men have the highest prostate cancer incidence
rates in the world; they are twice as likely to die from the disease as
white men.

· Family History: Men with close family members (father or brother) who
have had prostate cancer are more likely to get it themselves, especially
if their relatives were young when they got the disease.

· Diet: Men who eat high-fat diets, particularly animal fat, may have a
greater chance of developing prostate cancer.

Symptoms



Prostate cancer can remain symptomless for years, and most cases of early
prostate cancer cause no symptoms. Men should talk with their doctors if
they have questions or are experiencing any symptoms that concern them,
such as:

· Frequent urination
· Inability to urinate, or difficulty starting or holding back urination
· Weak or interrupted urine flow
· Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs
· Blood in urine
· Pain or burning on urination

Testing/Detection



· The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and the digital rectal
exam (DRE) are commonly used methods to detect prostate cancer. Both are
recommended by the American Cancer Society for men who choose to be tested.

· PSA blood test measures a substance made by the prostate called
prostate-specific antigen – the higher the level, the more likely cancer is
present.

· DRE exams involve inserting a rubber-gloved, lubricated finger into the
rectum to feel for lumps on or enlargement of the prostate.

· Men age 50 and older should discuss prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
testing and digital rectal exams (DREs) yearly with their health care
providers.

· Men at high risk, such as African Americans or men who have a history of
prostate cancer in a first-degree relative (father or brother) should begin
annual testing with the DRE and PSA blood test at age 45.

Common Treatments



· Radical prostatectomy surgery removes the prostate, local lymph nodes,
and some surrounding tissue.

· Radiation therapy is delivered by external beam or implanted radioactive
seeds (brachytherapy) to destroy the DNA of cancer cells, interfering with
their ability to reproduce.

· Hormone therapy alters hormone levels to shrink the size of the tumor.

· “Watchful waiting” makes use of careful observation without immediate
treatment.

Possible Side Effects from Treatment



· Impotence: This is a fairly common treatment complication, and the
likelihood of developing it depends upon several factors including the
patient’s age, other medical conditions, and the method of treatment.

· Incontinence: Several types of incontinence (loss of urinary or bowel
control) can occur, and each has slightly different symptoms. Incontinence
may be occasional, mild, frequent, or severe.

· Treatment of side effects: Various medical and surgical options exist for
treating impotence and incontinence.

Survival



· The five-year relative survival rate for prostate cancer is 98 percent.

· Eighty-six percent of all prostate cancers are found in the local and
regional stages; the five-year relative survival rate for patients whose
tumors are diagnosed at these stages is nearly 100 percent.

· Eighty-four percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive at
least 10 years or longer.

· Fifty-six percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer survive at least
15 years or longer.

The American Cancer Society and Prostate Cancer



· From 1997-99, the American Cancer Society awarded approximately $25.3
million for prostate cancer research, more than the Society had spent in
this area in the previous 15 years combined. In 2002, the Society awarded
19 new prostate cancer research grants totaling $8.1 million. As of January
1, 2004, the Society had 64 grants in effect totaling $32.5 million to
support prostate cancer research.

· The American Cancer Society offers several programs for men and their
families who have been affected by prostate cancer, including Man to Man®,
a prostate cancer education and support program offering information to men
and their partners in a comfortable setting.

· The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from
cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

· For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345
or visit  www.cancer.org.

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Ticking Time Bomb In the Prostate: Men Whistle Past Graveyard.

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WPCNR HEALTH NOTES. From Nadine Baker, American Cancer Society. June 19, 2004: For men and their loved ones, two of the many issues surrounding prostate cancer are fear and confusion. In fact, recent news coverage has centered on the debate surrounding the benefits and limitations associated with prostate cancer testing and treatment.

According to the American Cancer Society, the nation’s leading voluntary health organization, more than 230,000 men in the United States – 14,470 in New York – will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.

      


    “Facing these decisions can be difficult, and it’s even harder for men who try to make them alone,” said Ralph B. Vance, MD, FACP, national volunteer president of the American Cancer Society. “Providing patients with the latest testing and treatment information based on years of research helps men take a more active role in their own health care and guides them through the decision-making process.”

    The American Cancer Society encourages all men to:

· Get as much information about prostate health as they can.


· Talk with their doctor to determine their personal risk for prostate
cancer.


· Understand all available testing and treatment options so they can make
informed decisions.


· Contact the American Cancer Society for information about all aspects of
prostate cancer 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Many African American men don’t realize they are at higher risk for prostate cancer and are twice as likely to die from the disease as other American men. And for all men, age and family history are risk factors. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 29,000 men in the United States will die from the disease this year – 1,880 in New York–accounting for approximately 10 percent of all male cancer-related deaths.

    That’s why the American Cancer Society strongly urges universal access to and education about prostate screening options. The Society recommends both the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE) for men who decide to be tested. Once diagnosed, the prognosis for any prostate cancer patient depends on the extent of the cancer, the course of treatment selected and other individual factors.

    In August 2000, the American Cancer Society updated its prostate cancer early detection guidelines. Changes to the guidelines were based on consensus reached by a panel of leading medical experts, scientists, advocates and interested members of the public who conducted a comprehensive review of current research. As more men were tested and the implications of testing and treatment became more widely studied, the need for men to understand the debate on prostate cancer testing and treatment became apparent.

    The current American Cancer Society guidelines are recommendations, not rules. Written for both doctors and the public, the guidelines are flexible in order to accommodate individual medical and personal needs, and are subject to revision based on new research evidence. They are:

· Men 50 and older should be offered early detection tests (PSA and DRE)
annually.



· Men at high risk (family history, African Americans) should begin early
detection testing (PSA and DRE) at age 45.


· Prior to testing, all men should be provided with information about the
benefits and limitations of testing.


    “Given the implications of early detection testing, the American Cancer Society encourages men to consider it carefully,” said Jean LePere, American Cancer Society director of healthcare systems and worksite= initiatives. “Some men who get tested may benefit from early detection and treatment, thereby living longer, but other men may have complications from treatment without achieving any significant benefit. The American Cancer Society also believes it is reasonable to caution medical professionals that screening men with less than a 10-year life expectancy may be unnecessary.”

    In addition to funding research and recommending screening guidelines, the American Cancer Society provides Man to Man, a confidential, educational and support program that enables prostate cancer survivors to
get the information they need to resume active, productive lives.  Group programs and individual volunteers support, as well as provide non-medical information on treatment options and side effects. Man to Man meetings are held in Westchester County once a month, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, facilitated by Jeffrey Gershen. For further information regarding dates of
the meetings, and to register, please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.

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Parking Authority Dissolution Bill Clears Senate.

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WPCNR ALBANY LINE. June 18, 2004: Assemblyman Adam Bradley of the 89th District advised WPCNR by telephone today that the Senate version of the homerule resolution requested by White Plains authorizing dissolution of the White Plains Parking Authority has been passed by the New York State Senate. Mr. Bradley told WPCNR he expected it to pass the Assembly Tuesday, then the legislation would need to be signed by Governor George Pataki.


The dissolution bills appear to be on schedule to terminate the White Plains Parking Authority before June 30, in order that the $7-1/2 Million Parking Authority fund balance can appear on the City of White Plains books putting the city on a more cosmetically sounder appearance to bond-rating agencies. 

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Tamiko Younge, WPHS Student Honored at Board of Legislators

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WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From County Legislator Bill Ryan. June 18, 2004:  County Legislator Bill Ryan, (D, White Plains) recognized the outstanding scientific talents of White Plains High School student Tamiko Younge at the Board of Legislators June 7th meeting. 



 HONORED:  Ms. Younge was one of 15 high school students who won either at the Progenics Westchester Science and Engineering Fair – sponsored by Pace University and Progenics Pharmaceuticals – or the NY State Science and Engineering Fair.  All the student scientists, who were recognized at the same Board meeting, advanced to the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Portland, Oregon.  Photo, Courtesy, Westchester County Board of Legislators.


 


         


 Ms. Younge received a Board proclamation honoring her for her accomplishments in scientific research.  Her project entitled “Racial Bias by Physicians Providing Prenatal Care” is the product of three-year program of Authentic Science Research at White Plains High School.  The 2004 ISEF awarded Ms. Younge 4th place in her category in this national competition.  She will be attending Yale University next year.

 


          “Tamiko Younge exemplifies the type of gifted young people found in our schools today,” stated Mr. Ryan.  “She has the talent, creativity and determination to make an impact on the world.  We wish her well and will be watching for great accomplishments in the future.”


 

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Mamaroneck Avenue Mess Next Week

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 WPCNR TOMMY TRAFFIC. From Westchester County Department of Communications. June 18, 2004: A county construction project to mill (prepare road for repaving) a portion of Mamaroneck Avenue is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 through Friday, June 25 between New England Thruway (I-95) in the village of Mamaroneck and Hutchinson River Parkway in the town of Harrison. 


The project will close one lane in each direction on Mamaroneck Avenue between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday. 


The roadway improvements planned for Mamaroneck Avenue as part of this project include rehabilitation and repair of roadway pavement, shoulders and installation of new drainage structures and curbs.


Motorists are to expect delays when approaching the area during construction hours.  For additional information on this project, contact Westchester County Department of Public Works at 995-2555 or log on to www.westchestgov.com/dpw.

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Stratford Brakettes FastPitchers Play Team USA in Double Dip July 17

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WPCNR PRESS BOX. From Kristin Lash.(Edited) June 18, 2004: The USA Softball National Women’s Team and the Stratford Brakettes, America’s ASA Fastpitch Softball Champions, Already 6-0 on their new season, will play a doubleheader on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Field; 1000 Main Street, Stratford.  Preceding the 6:00 p.m. game, attendees and fans will have the opportunity to meet with the USA Olympic Team during an autograph session beginning at 4:00 p.m.  The event is being sponsored by:  Hudson United Bank, Town of Stratford, Stratford Chamber of Commerce, Stratford Softball Tournaments, Inc., and the Connecticut Amateur Softball Association. 

 


was selected by the Amateur Softball Association to host Team USA on their 22-city “Aiming for Athens” tour.  With the only other East Coast stop being North Carolina, the July 17 game in Stratford is the best chance for local, regional and tri-state residents to see the Olympians just days before traveling to compete in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.   

 Tickets range from $9 for seniors and youth to $12 for adults.  Reservations for the July 17 doubleheader can be made through Stratford Softball Tournaments, Inc. at (203) 385-4052 or online at www.townofstratford/softball.com. Souvenir items including polo shirts, t-shirts, caps and program booklets will be available during the doubleheader and parking for the event is free in several surrounding lots. 


 The doubleheader marks the second time Stratford has been selected to host Team USA in a pre-Olympic Tour; the Brakettes and a women’s national team faced the Olympians in 2000 at DeLuca Field with 5,000 fans turning out for the two-day tournament, which was televised on ESPN2. 


 The 2004 Women’s National Team roster, consisting of former Brakettes Lisa Fernandez, Lori Harrigan, Kelly Kretschman and Cat Osterman, also boasts four two-time Olympic gold medalists and six of the 15-member 2000 Olympic Team.  Thirteen of the 17 members of the 2002 World Championship gold medal winning team remain intact.


Stratford Softball Tournaments Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to secure and organize softball events for the Town of Stratford.  SSTI has been successful in organizing and hosting four Women’s National Tournaments with 2004 marking the second year they have hosted an Olympic team.  For more information, contact Patricia Patusky at 203.385.4052, Kristin Lash at 203.335.3800 or visit SSTI online at:  www.townofstratford/softball.com.

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A Weekend in Westchester — Experience New York’s Most Historic Region.

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WPCNR WESTCHESTA STYLIN’ From The Westchester County Office of Tourism. June 19, 2004: From July 9th to August 26th, spend a fun-filled weekend in Westchester, without spending a fortune.  Nine hotels and resorts in Westchester County, the gateway to the Hudson River Valley just north of Manhattan, are offering family-friendly rates to “Spend The Weekend, The Westchester Way”.  Room rates start at just $99 per night (with a two-night minimum). 




Exceptional properties throughout Westchester County are offering rates of $99 to $325 per room, per night, on Friday and Saturday nights during this exciting summer promotion.  Participating hotels include: The Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown, Courtyard by Marriott in Rye, Crowne Plaza White Plains, Doral Arrowwood Resort in Rye Brook, Hampton Inn in Elmsford, the Holiday Inn Mount Kisco, the Residence Inn in White Plains, and the Wellesley Inns in Armonk and Elmsford.


The Westchester County Office of Tourism organized this countywide package plan for the third year in a row.  “Summer travel is on the upswing, and Westchester is a destination you can reach with less than a full tank of gas!” said Margo Jones, Director of the Office of Tourism.  “Couples or families can stay at a great hotel or resort, enjoy a variety of activities, or just lounge by the pool at most properties.”


Several family attractions, historic sites, and cultural institutions are also providing special discount offers as part of the “Summer Weekends” package.  Upon hotel check-in, visitors will receive “The Westchester Way” Welcome Kit with coupons and special offers for places such as Playland Amusement Park in Rye, the new Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, the Historic Hudson Valley sites, the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase, and The Westchester (shopping center) in White Plains.


The Office of Tourism is supporting the promotion with a print and broadcast advertising campaign in the metropolitan New York area.


Information on traveling to Westchester, including a free travel guide, tourism map, Gardens brochure or Outdoor Adventure brochure, is available by contacting the Westchester County Office of Tourism at (800) 833-9282, or www.westchestertourism.com

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