About Us
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- Published: Friday, 27 November 2009 09:38
Scarsdale10583.com is your community website, for Scarsdale, Edgemont and Hartsdale, New York. Content includes village and school news, events, people, real estate, food, arts, sports, entertainment and opinion. Founded in January 2009, the site has become a vital community resource. Content, advertisements, classified ads, photos and letters are welcome and should be sent to the site email address: scarsdalecomments@gmail.com .
Contributors:
Joanne Wallenstein: Before launching Scarsdale10583.com in January 2009, Joanne worked in magazine publishing, advertising and internet marketing. A Scarsdale resident for over 20 years, she volunteered for many community organizations including the PTA, and the League of Women Voters and was elected to serve on the School Board Nominating Committee and the Citizens Nominating Committee. Her three children are graduates of the Scarsdale Public Schools and she lives in Greenacres. Contact her at scarsdalecomments@gmail.com.
Wendy MacMillan is a former teacher and a proud mom of two children. While her background is in psychology and education, Wendy was recently trained in mindfulness at Mindfulschools.org. She has long been passionate about wellness, and as an active member of the Scarsdale PTA, Wendy helped to bring mindfulness to her children's elementary school. In addition, Wendy helped establish and is an acting member of the school's Wellness Committee. For more information about mindfulness check out this site: mindfulschools.org or Watch the video of Jon Kabat-Zinn explaining what mindfulness is ... or contact Wendy MacMillan at wendymacmillan@gmail.com.
Stacie Waldman: Stacie Waldman's background is in sales, marketing, and public health. She worked for big pharma for 9 years then earned he master's degree in public health at Johns Hopkins. She then combined her interest in public health with her industry experience to build public private partnerships for health. She volunteers with the Junior League of Central Westchester and is their social media chairperson. She loves to write, hike, and travel. She is married with two children.
Good Work
Scarsdale Village is Seeing 20/20: Eye Gallery Opens New Location on Boniface Circle
The Eye Gallery has moved to a stunning and expansive new location on Boniface Circle, just around the corner from the original store. Seven months in...
Around Town
Scarsdale Citizens' Non-Partisan Party Candidates Meet Voters
On Sunday, March 10th the Scarsdale Citizens' Non-Partisan Party (SCNPP) held a “Meet ...
Neighborhood News
Your Letters: In Support of Jeremy Gans and Jeremy Wise for Village Trustee
(This letter was written by Jeffrey Watiker)
Dear Editor,
I write in unconditional support of Jeremy Gans for re-election as Village Trustee. Given the ...
On Our Minds
Letter: The SCNPP Candidates Will Serve Scarsdale with Courage and Integrity
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This letter was submitted by Joe Zakierski, Scarsdale Citizens Non-Partisan Party’s Campaign Committee Chair
)
When I volunteered to assume the respons...
On Our Radar
As The Pendulum Swings Back Towards Testing, Colleges Are Looking To External Assessments Such As AP And Regents Exams
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The following was submitted by Harris Zakarin of Regents Review
)
Since the start of the pandemic, the biggest news story over the past few years as it...
Parenting
Fifth Grade Sex Ed Classes to Include Discussion of Gender Expression and Gender Identity
Changes to the fifth-grade health curriculum this year, as it relates to puberty education, have met with objections from some parents. At issue is th...
Village Voices
At Village Hall: Mayor Says Village is Advocating for a Solution for Tax Issue, Plus the Farmers Market is Back
Ready to address the tax penalty issue, Mayor Justin Arest came to the March 12, 2024 meeting of the Village Board with an update and a course of acti...
Shout it Out
Longtime Scarsdale Resident and Community Volunteer Lucas Meyer Passes Away
Lucas Jason Meyer, 64, of Scarsdale, New York, died of complications due to Alzheimer's Disease in White Plains on March 12, 2024.
He was born in New Y...
School News
Scarsdale Foundation Offers Scholarship Aid
Students who graduated from Scarsdale High School or lived in Scarsdale during their high school years and who have completed their first, second, or ...
Schools
Board Explores the Use of Reserves to Balance the School Budget
The use of the school district fund balance to keep tax increases below the tax cap while leaving the district with enough funds to meet unanticipated...
The Goods
SFCS Seeks New Board Members
Are you interested in joining the Board of a non-profit organization right here in Scarsdale? Are you passionate about supporting families and individ...
Real Estate
March Home Sales
Here's what sold this week in Scarsdale
Sales
19 Fenimore Road
This stunning Scarsdale home has owners whose attention to detail is evident in this home....
Today's News
Hubcaps Stolen from Christie Place Garage and Lebanon Road Homeowner Issued Summons for Serving Alcohol at Youth Party
Stolen hubcaps: On March 10, a Rock Creek Lane resident reported two hubcaps were stolen from his parked car in the Christie Place garage.
Scam
On March...
Arts and Entertainment
Tickets Now on Sale for the 2024 Scarsdale Music Festival on June 1
Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Scarsdale Music Festival (SMF), presented by Morgan Stanley. The 4th Annual Festival, hosted by the Scarsdale Bus...
People
Why NYS Assembly Member Amy Paulin Thinks She Has the Best Job in the World
Though many of us have encountered Amy Paulin in Scarsdale, some might not realize the breadth of work she does on behalf of other Villages in the dis...
Health
Advancing Stroke Care in Our Community
Having brainpower in stroke patients demands medical insight and quick thinking. At White Plains Hospital, the standard of care includes the most adva...
Photo Opps
SHS Student Wins St. Vincent's Youth Award
If anyone needs a reminder that the Scarsdale School District is full of wonderfully caring, considerate, creative, and hard worki...