SHS Men's Basketball Drops a Tough One Against Pelham at the Buzzer
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On Tuesday January 6th, the Scarsdale Raiders men’s basketball team returned to action for the first time in 2026 with a matchup against the Pelham Pelicans at SHS. The game was back and forth all four quarters with Scarsdale leading at the bottom of the fourth with a score of 53-51. Unfortunately for the home team, with just 4.9 seconds left on the clock, Pelham's Ty James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Pelham to a 54-53 victory.
Though Pelham had a 21-18 lead, the game was close at the half. Down 36-27 at the end of the 3rd quarter, it looked like a big hill for the ‘Ders to climb. Scarsdale fought back eventually taking a 48-47 lead with about a minute left, their first lead since the second quarter.
Scarsdale was led by senior Jason Ling who had 18 points including some clutch
3 pointers in the 4th quarter.
Senior Jason Ling was Scarsdale’s leading point scorer
Pelham was led by sophomore Ty James who made 17 points including the game winner at the buzzer.
Scarsdale had great shooting overall and showed real determination, fighting back after working themselves into a hole earlier in the game. Unfortunately the score did not reflect their comeback and Scarsdale lost on a last second prayer thrown from the top of the key. Scarsdale falls to 1-7 and will return to action on Wednesday against Horace Greeley.
Hard Fought Season Opener for SHS Boys Basketball Team
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The Scarsdale bench erupts after a 3-pointer by Harry Spicer.The Scarsdale High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team opened their season at home on December 3rd against New Rochelle. The Raiders started slowly and fell behind by a significant margin, but battled back with relentless defense and timely scoring to erase the deficit. Their late push sent the game into overtime, igniting the home crowd and setting up a dramatic finish.
In the extra period, Scarsdale continued to fight, but New Rochelle made just enough plays to hold on, edging the Raiders 60–57 in the hard-fought season opener. Scarsdale now looks ahead to a challenging matchup at home on December 9th against a very strong Mamaroneck team.
Photos by Dave Taber of Shots of the Game. To see more game photos and/or download photos, please click here.
Ethan Grossberg (#0) fights for a loose ball.
Andrew Roseman (#30) corrals a rebound in traffic.
Harry Spicer (#4) drives hard to the hoop.
Joey Pappalardo (#2) attacks the lane off the dribble.
Harry Spicer (#4) spots up for a jumper.
Jason Ling (#22) locks in on man-to-man defense.
Ryan Sussberg (#1) takes a pull-up jumper.
Benny Foster (#13) finishes through contact on a strong drive.
The Scarsdale student section celebrates Foster’s tough layup.
Benny Foster (#13) battles for a rebound.
Andrew Roseman (#30) hits a tough contested inside shot.
Share Your Favorite View of Scarsdale on Photo Day
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Announcing Scarsdale Photo Day, a village-wide open call, inviting all residents of Scarsdale — photographers, students, families, and anyone with a phone or camera—to celebrate the spirit and character of the village through photography.
The idea is simple: take a photo of anything in Scarsdale during the week-long submission period (November 30th to December 7th) and share it with us. It could be a favorite landmark, a quiet street, a busy field, a familiar face, or even a fleeting moment that captures what life in Scarsdale feels like. Every photograph will become part of a collective portrait of our village, told entirely through the perspectives of the people who call it home.
The project will culminate in a special opening reception on March 4th at Scarsdale Public Library, where the whole community is invited to come together, see the work on display, and celebrate Scarsdale through photography. The exhibit will remain open until March 27th. This means that no matter your experience, your photograph will be part of the larger story we tell together.
All photographs will be available for purchase, with proceeds going to help fund a photography program at the Pleasantville Cottage School. By participating, you’re not only sharing your unique vision of Scarsdale, but also supporting a meaningful cause that directly impacts the lives of young people in our greater community.
Scarsdale Photo Day is a chance to see our village through many different perspectives and come together as a community. Each photo adds to a shared portrait of the village we call home.
Below are the rules for submission:
All photographs must be taken anywhere in Scarsdale between November 30th and December 7th. The photos can be taken inside or outside, and the subjects can be people, animals, buildings, or nature. Use your imagination!
Please upload all photos here and be sure to include your full name and age on the form. One photograph per person.
Scarsdale Photo Day Co-Chairs: Jack Harrison ‘26 and Max Harrison ‘27
Scarsdale Honors Veterans on a Blustery November Day
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Scarsdale honored veterans past and present at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Boniface Circle in Scarsdale on the morning of November 11, 2025. A blast of wintery weather chilled the crowd of veterans, village managers, elected officials, police, firefighters, scouts, and onlookers.
Boy and Girl Scouts provided hot coffee and bagels and assisted in the flag raising and laying of wreaths at the memorial.
The event was led by Deputy Village Manager Stephen Shallo, with a benediction from Minister Kelly Rogers and remarks from Dominic A. Morelli, Commander, Scarsdale Post 52.
The Scarsdale Fire and Police Honor Guard opened and closed the event.
Here are remarks from Trustee Ken Mazer
Good morning and welcome. I’m Ken Mazer, a member of the Village Board of Trustees. Today we gather to honor and celebrate all the men and women who served in uniform to protect our nation, our future, and our commitment to freedom and democracy around the world.
A great number paid the ultimate price, including many in Scarsdale - their names are listed in the 2 memorials in our village. Sometimes when I’m in the village center, I’ll stroll by pondering the plaques right here listing the 82 Scarsdale residents who gave their lives battling back the terrors that threatened our way of life during World War II. Who were they? What were they thinking in their last minutes of battle? How did their families manage to carry on? How did the casualties impact a Scarsdale community that’s much smaller than today? What would have become of them had they survived? Thinking about these men, in this way, makes their sacrifice and their courage more present, more fresh, and more appreciated, as if it all had just happened.
Of course, most men and women survive their service, from peacetime and battle, but they still endure their own burdens, from the tedious to the unimaginable, as they serve a cause greater than their own.
Together all these brave souls have committed themselves to make our lives - here, now, today - freer and safer just as our founding fathers had hoped when our nation was born almost 250 years ago.
I think this is the context we must never forget when we navigate today’s polarized political climate. It is more than our veterans having just preserved a country where we can speak our mind and our differences. It’s that fundamentally regardless of whatever sets us apart - ethnicity, income, political ideology or religion - deep down we share the same fundamental values that our veterans fought for and that make the US the only country where we would ever want to live and raise our children.
It’s with deep gratitude, channeling all of Scarsdale, that I say "May God bless our veterans.”
Photos by Jordan Copeland
Four from Scarsdale Cross the Finish Line
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Emily MichaelsAmong the 59,226 runners in the NYC Marathon on November 2, 2025 were some athletes with roots in Scarsdale. We reached out to a few of these runners and got their impressions of the 26 mile race. If you ran, please send your photo and a few thoughts to [email protected].
Emily Michaels, SHS Class of 2010
This year marked my fifth New York City Marathon and my seventh overall marathon. I can truly say that there is no marathon quite like New York!
I went into the day with an aggressive time goal, but as I smiled my way through the roaring crowds of Brooklyn, I quickly realized that I wanted to simply enjoy the day and take in every second. Even having run NYC four times before, I was shocked by how loud and full the crowds were throughout the entire course. While it wasn't a personal best time, it was another amazing experience, made extra special by having my family and friends show up to support me across the miles. I will definitely be back!
Halle Mizrahi, SHS Class of 2010
A friend told me the following as I set out to run this race: run the first third with your head - don’t go out too fast, be diligent, be focused. Run the second third with your legs - let your training do the work. Run the last third with your heart - your determination and spirit will get you across that finish line. I truly felt this when running this past Sunday. This race will teach you a lot if you let it. It will teach you humility and fearlessness. It will break you down but the crowds cheering your name will build you back up. Most importantly, it will teach you to believe in yourself. 
Halle Mizrahi
I had the most incredible time surrounded by family and friends and though I won’t do it again, I am so grateful for this day and what I was able to accomplish!”
Eric Spielsinger, SHS Class of 2007 and Daniel Spielsinger, SHS Class of 2011
Eric and his brother Daniel Spielsinger ran their first marathon together. Eric travelled from the Dominican Republic to run in the race. They held hands as they crossed the finish line.
Daniel said, “It was an honor to run our first marathon together, pushing each other to the finish. We’ve caught the marathon bug and we know this won’t be our last.
Eric said, “It was our first so we were quite conservative and will come back with a vengeance.”
Eric and Daniel Spielsinger
