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
A Joyous Celebration for Jane Veron and Maroon and White
The Scarsdale Bowl, celebrating volunteerism for over 80 years, shone like new at a smart, lively and contemporary celebration at Mamaroneck Beach and...
Around Town
Historical Society to Premier, "The Village: A History of Downtown Scarsdale"
The Scarsdale Historical Society will be premiering its newest documentary, The Village: A History of Downtown Scarsdale, at the Scarsdale Public Libr...
Neighborhood News
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Urges Legislature to Pass Her Legislation, A.4992, after Harvey Weinstein 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court
(April 25, 2024) Today, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction in a 4-3 decision, concluding that “the trial...
On Our Minds
Letter: Let's Talk About Social Media's Impact on Mental Health
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This letter was written by Scarsdale parent, attorney and psychotherapist Lauren Tetenbaum Dorman
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To the Community:
Over the course of this month so f...
On Our Radar
Scarsdale Girls Softball Team Scores a 9-7 Win Over Horace Greeley
The Scarsdale High Girls Softball Team edged Horace Greeley 9-7 in a home game played at the Supply Field on Heathcote Road in Scarsdale on April 15, ...
Parenting
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
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Since the start of the pandemic, the biggest news story over the past few years as it...
Village Voices
County Tax Due by April 30, 2024
As a reminder, please note that the Westchester County Tax is due by Tuesday, April 30, 2024; if not paid on-time a penalty accrues on May 01, 2024. T...
Shout it Out
First Harvest from My Yard: Onion Grass!
(Submitted by Lee Fischman)
If you’re lucky enough to garden organically and have a bit of wildness left around your house, the first harvest of the se...
School News
STA Asks the Board to Protect the Heart of Programs That Serve the Children of Scarsdale
What is the Scarsdale Teacher’s Association’s view of the proposed school budget? In short, they support it. Here are comments made by STA President J...
Schools
Board of Ed Adopts Budget, Introduces New Principal and Reviews Health Initiative
Though the Board of Education meeting on Monday night April 8 was much briefer than the last marathon of a meeting on March 24th, it was still chock f...
The Goods
Letter: Keep Pickleball at Brite Avenue
Dear Board of Trustees,
We represent a group of men and women who regularly enjoy playing pickleball at the Brite Avenue Courts. We played this week an...
Real Estate
Holiday Week Home Sales
Yes - you can still get a house in Scarsdale for around $1 mm. See below. Plus two new homes for sale.
Sales
239 Rock Creek Lane
Investors opportunity, t...
Today's News
Police Report: White Plains Man Arrested for Trying to Cash Stolen Check; Homeless Man Occupies Village and Fatality on the BRP
Arrested: On April 16, a Popham Road bank manager reported a man wearing jeans and a gray hoodie was attempting to cash a stolen check. This party was...
Arts and Entertainment
Jacob Burns Film Center Opens Take 3 Wine Bar and Café
Now you can have a bite and enjoy a movie at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. This month the Take 3 Wine Bar & Café was opened on the...
People
WRT Celebrates Beloved Rabbi Jonathan Blake
On Friday night April 6, Westchester Reform Temple’s sanctuary was standing room only for a celebration marking Rabbi Jonathan Blake’s twenty years at...
Health
Skincare Through the Ages
Submitted by
Dr. Anisha R. Kumar, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at White Plains Hospital
As we age, our bodies change in num...
Photo Opps
A New President for the Scarsdale Woman's Club
Newly elected Scarsdale Woman's Club President Vivian Menna, right, receives the gavel from her Sprague Road neighbor, outgoing president Gini Silberb...