Sidewalk Sale is a Hit in Scarsdale
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Scarsdale Villagers indulged in a day of bargains and good buys at the annual Sidewalk Sale sponsored by the Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce on Thursday July 31 through Saturday August 2.
With substantial markdowns at stores such as LF and Gingerbread Kids, this event was a joy to shoppers with an eye for value. Many retailers set up booths to promote themselves and introduce their merchandise to new customers. Residents spent the three days strolling around town and exploring stores that they may have not known about before. Olivia Garcia, a rising senior at Scarsdale High School, was one of the many that went to the sale. Olivia commented, "It was awesome. There were a bunch of great deals and the people were really friendly."
LF was a favorite among teens, who were eager to own the latest trends in fashion at great prices. Petticoat Lane also attracted a large crowd to their sale of designer handbags, jewelry, and more. Aside from the seemingly popular clothing sales, other retailers such as Imagine Candy and La Dentelliere provided residents with not-to-miss bargains. Namu Steakhouse brought their barbeques outside and offered steak and cold drinks to hungry shoppers. It was another successful Sidewalk Sale for Scarsdale Village.
Sidewalk Sale July 31 - August 2 in Scarsdale Village
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Over 35 local retailers and businesses will participate in the Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce 2014 Sidewalk Sale on Thursday July 31, Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 in Scarsdale Village from 10 am to 6 pm. There will be great deals from merchants, information from service providers plus a full day of entertainment on Saturday in Chase Park.
Bring the kids to enjoy animals from the Greenburgh Nature Center, Amazing balloons from Scott Kazan and live music from DG Dave of Summit Entertainment in Chase Park on Saturday August 2nd
Mark your calendars for Thursday July 31, Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2 and plan for some fun in Scarsdale Village.
Scarsdale Foundation Scholarship Fund Receives Generous Community Support
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The Scarsdale Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received over $46,000 in generous donations from local individuals and businesses this spring to support its scholarship program, which provides annual, need-based stipends to Scarsdale students entering their sophomore, junior and senior years of college. These donations will be used to supplement endowment allocations for student scholarships. This year, the Foundation was able to award $105,000 in scholarships to help Scarsdale college students who are financially needy.
The Foundation greatly appreciates and applauds the generosity of the local business community as well as its grantors who stepped forward to offer financial assistance this year: Houlihan Lawrence, Inc; Christie- Spencer Corp.; Scarsdale Improvement Corp.; Lange's of Scarsdale; and Eye Gallery of Scarsdale; the Scarsdale Rotary Club; the Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance, United Way of Westchester and Putnam; and Advocate Brokerage Corp.
In recent years, the Foundation has seen a dramatic increase in the number of applications for scholarships. As economic recovery remains uneven and college tuition costs spiral, more and more Scarsdale families with special circumstances are finding it difficult to send their children to college. Foundation president Richard Toder explains, "A common, albeit incorrect, perception is that if you live in Scarsdale you must be wealthy. In these challenging economic times, many Scarsdale families are struggling and simply unable, without assistance, to afford a college education for their children. The Scarsdale Foundation – dedicated to the betterment of the community in the broadest sense – is grateful for the opportunity to assist these families, thanks to the generosity of our local businesses, grantors, and individual donors."
The Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) entity, welcomes tax-deductible donations to its scholarship program or its general fund. Checks may be sent to the Scarsdale Foundation, PO Box 542, Scarsdale, New York 10583 or credit card donations may be made via PayPal on the Foundation's website, www.scarsdalefoundation.org. Please address all questions to President Richard Toder at richtoder@gmail.com.
Scarsdale BOT Approves SOWE Festival and Sidewalk Sale
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The Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees held a quick meeting on Tuesday night July 8th. Mayor Steves opened the session by telling everyone about his disappointment that the Village was not able to hold their fireworks show on Thursday July 3rd. The Village managers are considering rescheduling the event for some time around Labor Day and will make an announcement when they have solidified their plans.
The northbound exit from the Bronx River Parkway onto Crane Road will be closed from Wednesday July 9 to Friday July 11 from 9:30 pm to 3:30 am due to the bridge construction.
Last the Board of Assessment Review, a group of volunteer residents is analyzing the hundreds of tax grievances that followed the revaluation and will consider each on objectively and make their determination. The Mayor thanked the Board for their service.
The Board passed two resolutions granting lease agreements to Sprint/Spectrum L.P. to maintain wireless communications facilities at Freightway Garage and on the smokestack at 110 Secor Road.
Two resolutions were passed to permit upcoming events to be held in Scarsdale Village.
The Annual Scarsdale Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by the Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce will take place Thursday July 31, Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2nd. The Chamber also requested the use of Chase Park to host entertainment on Saturday August 2nd.
The second Southern Westchester Food and Wine Festival (SOWE), also sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Sunday September 21 in Scarsdale Village. The permit was approved and Scarsdale Police will monitor the outdoor beer and wine tent.
Leaf Mulching: The Village received correspondence from several people advocating alternatives to curbside leaf pick-up. Lena Crandall wrote about the benefits of mulching, Madelaine Eppenstein from the Friends of the Scarsdale Parks encouraged the Village to change their current leaf collection method, Michelle Sterling advocated for the bagging of leaves and Robert Berg, President of the Scarsdale Forum urged the Board of Trustees to issue a resolution to end the leaf vacuuming program.
The Mayor said that the trustees are currently studying the issue of leaf collection and also looking into the possibility of converting all the streetlights in the Village to LED light bulbs.
Paulin Has Successful Legislative Season
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Full-time legislator, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Scarsdale, annually ranks among the state's most successful lawmakers. Her diverse legislative agenda includes state government reform, children and families, domestic violence, sex trafficking, education, health care, animal welfare and gun control. As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Energy, Assemblywoman Paulin has worked to encourage renewable energy and ensure our electricity grid is reliable.
Paulin has served the 88th New York State Assembly District (Scarsdale, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Pelham, Pelham Manor, and parts of New Rochelle and White Plains) since 2001. She chairs the Assembly Committee on Energy. The New York State Assembly ended its session last Thursday and she is pleased to announce that 21 of the bills that she authored passed both the Assembly and the Senate and are awaiting the governor's signature. Some highlights include:
A421/S4751 Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
Requires athletic coaches to report cases of child abuse. Coaches are in a unique position when it comes to gaining a child's trust. He or she would often be in a position to spot abuse and therefore should be required to report it rather than remain silent and uninvolved.
A8812/S6803 Sex Trafficking Victims Fee Waiver
Requires the court to waive any mandatory surcharge and crime-victim fees for sex trafficking victims. Imposing the surcharge and fee likely means the victim's trafficker will pay the amounts required, pushing the victims right back into the hands of the trafficker.
A2053/S1982 Unlawful Surveillance
Makes it a crime to record and share images of sexual acts without the knowledge of the participant.
A8785/S6718 Port Authority Transparency Bill
Mandates that the Freedom of Information Law and New Jersey Open Public Records Act apply to the Port Authority. This bill must pass through both state legislatures and is awaiting passage in New Jersey.
A6974/S7839 Veteran's Pension Buyback Bill
Recognizes the service of all of our veterans by allowing them to purchase up to three years of service credit in the state public retirement systems.
A8800/S6485 and A6367/S2383 Fuel Cells
Assure parity between fuel cells and other clean energy technologies.
A7896/S5500 Municipal Energy Aggregation Program
Authorizes a municipal energy aggregation pilot program in Westchester County, which allows a municipality or group of municipalities to pool together a large number of residents and solicit bids from energy services companies to supply their electricity and gas. This will save customers money, and also provide flexibility for the municipality to buy energy produced from alternative sources.
A8661/S6595 Online Public Bidding
Saves local governments and school districts money by allowing them to post bids on a statewide website. Costs will be reduced by attracting an increased number of bidders which will lead to increased competition and lower bids.
A9651/S7253 Adult Registry
Allows all healthcare practitioners who administer immunizations to access the statewide immunization information system and requires that they report immunizations of adults upon consent. This will avoid duplicate immunizations and provide information on which immunizations are due.
A2327/S7322 Scarsdale School District Health Insurance
Allows the Scarsdale School District to maintain a separate reserve fund for its self-insured health insurance plan, positioning them to manage yearly variations and claims.
