Rich Monetti
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John Jay Settles for Tie Versus Byram Hills
On Monday, September 12, John Jay took to Contest Field and hoped to begin a winning streak against Byram Hills. Controlling the play in the first half, the Wolves were unable to grab a lead. So the Bobcats did the honors and jumped out to a 1-0 lead moments after intermission. The irony was not lost on the home team either. “It was like a slap in the face,” said Shannon Nolan, and the girls responded with two goals to take the lead. But two overtime periods passing, John Jay still had to go home with half a smile.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Native to Present Revolutionary War Living History Event
Photo courtesy of Vic DiSanto The British plan to win the Revolution was straightforward. They initially occupied NYC and hoped to secure the Hudson River. “That would cut off supply lines and split America in half,” said Somers Native Vic DiSanto, who has a PhD in History from Binghamton. So the area is rife with history, and DiSanto will present a living history event of a lost footnote. One which would have made our past obsolete if three Hudson Valley patriots had not intercepted a British plot.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in The Swamp
Chappaqua, New York Artist Turns Resonating Moments into Inspirational Works of Art
Photo by Ken Jones If you asked Chappaqua, New York artist Diana van Nes where exactly the inspiration for a piece of her art came from, she might be at a loss. This means she must step back, and then retrace the process to some moment that deeply resonated. For example, a simple baseball cap unfurls into an American flag of mixed media art that symbolizes something other than the ideals it was intended to. "I think our society is overly dependent on status symbols to define who were are," she said. So a flag made of baseball cap logos epitomizes how we try to stand out, rather than standing up for things that matter. Thus Van Nes hopes her art can help show the way.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Interview
Part II: My Most Memorable New York Sports Minutes
Photo by Eric Beato When something occurs before you were born or in infancy, it seems like ancient history. So while 12 years absence from post season play isn’t really extreme, the drought seemed like an eternity to me. The near miss disappointment of 1974 only added to the perceived futility, so when the Yankees ran away with the East, I felt I was finally inheriting the legacy that my father and grandfather held so dear.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Eve Ensler accepts the Peter C. Alderman Humanitarian Award
Photo by Women's eNews A world ravaged by war means millions around the world are left in a state of total devastation. It could be it broken bodies, destroyed livelihood or the breakdown of social structure. But unfortunately, well intentioned efforts to rebuild rarely take into account the emotional wreckage that violence leaves in its wake. Without mental health and alleviation of the effects of PTSD, there can be no post conflict recovery, according to Dr. Stephen Alderman of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Psyche
'Is Anybody There' with Michael Caine Jerks Tears Across Intergenerational Relationships and Into the Afterlife
This past Sunday director John Crowley, Sir Michael Caine and his 14 year old co-star Bill Milner appeared at Jacob Burns Film Center with a screening of their new independent film, Is Anybody There? Wanting to do something seen through the eyes of a child, Mr. Crowley knew he had his idea when discussing the intergenerational upbringing friend and screenwriter Peter Harness.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Geeks
With a Smile, Tarrytown Doctor Goes Overseas and Changes Children's Lives
Photo by ResoluteSupportMedia A look back at Dr. Michael Koch's efforts with Smile Train. When we as workers run up against those stretches where 12 hour days are the norm, the ending is a welcome feeling. Tarrytown ’s Dr. Michael Koch can count on a two week period like that every year but leaving these long days behind is actually the hardest part. “If you could stay longer, you would,” said Dr. Koch.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Longevity
Part III: Snippets of Somers Teachers
Mr. Delafield Mr Delafield was a little scary. He looked like Boris Karloff after all. He also had really bad handwriting and then stuck his fingers into a snow blower. Then he had really, really bad hand writing. But our 8th grade science teacher pulled off one of the most remarkable social experiments right under our noses.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Education
Students Square Off in Debate at Byram Hills High School
Last Friday night Byram Hills High School hosted a debate with students from Yale and Princeton and five area high schools. Armed with their intellect, oratory abilities and deductive reasoning skills, the participants embarked on a tradition that had its heyday in another era. But debate moderator, Richard Bradley didn’t find anything out of date in throwing down old school.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Education
Ensiferum Brings the Message with Mythology and Metaphor
Photo by Morten Jensen In 1995, lead guitarist Markus Toivonen began the Heavy Metal band Ensiferum, (which means sword bearing). The Helsinki based band has long mixed their metal with traditional folk melodies, while relying on mythological concepts to bring meaning to their message. But the band has gone through enough changes over the years to almost start their own mythology. Nonetheless, Sami Hinkka now carries the lead vocals, the bass and bears most of the burden of getting Ensiferum's updated message across.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Beat
Jillette Johnson of Pound Ridge Finds Her Voice
Photo by Jeanne Menjoulet Jillette Johnson began writing songs when she was eight years old—imagining the melodies and words as she pranced around the house. But at some point Jillette realized she had the power to someday have her own sound come from the speakers where Carol King, Billy Joel and Paul Simon echoed. By 12, she had developed enough to throw herself into the singer/songwriting New York City Club scene. Home schooled in suburban Pound Ridge, the lower east side would serve as the educational model that nurtured her songwriting passion. At the same time, the hour commute and real life immersion sufficed more than adequately in comparison to the classrooms of her peers. The foundation soon had her showcased by a number of labels and signed at 17. As such, she was successful enough academically and professionally to attend NYU and continue as an actual New Yorker. This has had Johnson never looking back—except when she needs a fresh air respite back home. Her debut album Water in a Whale certainly reflects that. It has also received critical acclaim for song writing and vocals that are wise beyond her 24 years. Still, she is far from a household name. But that's actually by choice.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Beat