Scantily Clad Pole Dancer Causes a Brouhaha in Greenacres

A randy Halloween decoration, installed opposite the entrance to Greenacres Elementary School, had some up in arms last week.

The issue was this skeleton, donned in a red wig and bikini, astride a pole. The installation of a pole dancer across from the school generated complaints to the police, the village and the school.

The homeowners were informed about the calls and concerns but chose to keep the skeleton up.

A representative from the Scarsdale Building Department was sent out to inspect and determined that the pole dancer was in the Village right-of-way, which is the first 10 feet from the street.

A sign saying "Problem Solved" was hung after the pole dancer was moved.As a result, the homeowners moved the dancer further back into their yard and then hung up a prominent sign that says “Problem Solved,” though ironically that sign remains in the Village right-of-way.

We also asked police if the pole dancer violates any Village ordinances, and the answer was “no.”

A parent who did not wish to be named said, “Many parents were deeply concerned that a sexually explicit and misogynistic 'decoration' was on display right outside the main elementary school entrance -- and visible from inside some classrooms. These are young kids who should not be having to ask their parents or caregivers about strippers while waiting to be let into school each day. We should all be on the side of protecting 5, 6 and 7-year-olds from sexualized and misogynistic content, especially when they're at school."

After complaints, the pole dancer was relocated to the front yard.