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
American Basswood Tree Planted in Colonial Acres Park for Arbor Day
Scarsdale is known as “A Village in a Park,” largely due to the wide array of varieties of tress that populate our tree canopy. This year, for the 41s...
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
Leah Dembitzer's Next Step: The Scarsdale Board of Education
PT Council President, President of the SMS PTA and President of the League of Women Voters are just a few of the volunteer roles held by Leah Dembitze...
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
)
To the Community:
Over the course of this month so f...
On Our Radar
All the Best for Mother's Day
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Parenting
Scarsdale Parents Band Together to Sign the Wait Until 8th Pledge
The “Wait Until 8th” pledge, a movement by parents to delay getting a smartphone for their children until the end of 8th grade, is gaining momentum wi...
Village Voices
Village Board Passes Budget and Issues Warnings on Water Meters and Signs
The Village Board voted unanimously to approve the budget for fiscal year...
Shout it Out
Retail News from Eye Gallery and I Am More
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School News
Girls Flag Football Continues to Dominate the Field
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Schools
Scarsdale Boys Tennis Sweeps Edgemont 7-0
On May 2nd, the undefeated Scarsdale Boys Varsity Tennis Team took a short trip to Edgemont High School where they proved their strength again. The te...
The Goods
Celebrate Indian Cuisine at Marigold
Good news for aficionados of Indian cuisine. Marigold has opened in Eastchester and is sending the mouthwatering aroma of curry, ginger and cilantro w...
Real Estate
Nice New Listings!
Take a look at the sales - and some nice new listings to hit the market this week.
Sales
10 Wheelock Road
Set on a half-acre of lovely, landscaped proper...
Today's News
New Rochelle Police Arrest NYC Men with Gun and Drugs at Traffic Stop
On May 1, at about 9:55 pm, New Rochelle Detectives stopped a motorist for failing to use a turn signa...
Arrested:Arts and Entertainment
Purchase Tickets for the Scarsdale Music Festival on June 1
Tickets are on sale for the 4th Annual Scarsdale Music Festival (SMF), presented by Morgan Stanley. This exceptional, family-friendly community event ...
People
Young Women Inspired to Run for Office at League Workshop
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Health
Skincare Through the Ages
Submitted by
Dr. Anisha R. Kumar, Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at White Plains Hospital
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Photo Opps
A New President for the Scarsdale Woman's Club
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