Grad Bag Collecting Items to Distribute to College Freshmen
- Details
- Hits: 3678
Out with the old, in with the old is the message Grad Bag advocates as it begins its second year. Grad Bag is a green initiative to collect, recycle and redistribute dorm room items that are often thrown away. Grad Bag is poised to gather, clean and package comforters, sheets, towels, lamps, fans and hangers to stock soon-to-be dorm rooms of incoming freshmen who may not have the means to buy them on their own.
Once again, Grad Bag is partnering with Let's Get Ready at their pre-college orientation in August for students who start college in the fall. Let's Get Ready is an organization which harnesses the energy of college student volunteers to act as tutors and role models, providing free SAT prep, college guidance, financial aid workshops, and mentoring for high school students.
Building on the success of Grad Bag's inaugural event in August 2012, Grad Bag is expanding the effort. From a grass-roots collection, Grad Bag is now working with a few colleges that will assist with collecting on-site.
Grad Bag was founded by Scarsdale residents Liz Gruber and Tara Tyberg in 2012. When 
moving their children out of their college rooms Gruber and Tyberg realized that there were a lot of dorm room items that college kids no longer have use for once they have graduated but are in fine condition. The pair contacted their friends and neighbors-parents of recent college graduates- to gather items that would otherwise be thrown away. At the LGR orientation each student selected items from the Grad Bag collection and left with bags full of gear, ready for college.
The program's recycling efforts equip college freshmen with all the essentials for dorm life that most of their classmates enjoy, allowing them to begin their college experience with confidence. As a green initiative, Grad Bag is looking out for the future of these students and for the future of our planet.
Contact Liz Gruber at [email protected] or Tara Tyberg at [email protected] to find out how to donate items or to request a pick up.
Mother's Day Gifts from Scarsdale Merchants
- Details
- Hits: 3460
The big day is on Sunday and we bet most of you are still scrambling for gifts and treats to toast Mom. To help, we surveyed some of our friends in Scarsdale to see what they recommend to recognize that special person in your life. Pamela Robbins suggests these oh-so-chic indulgences. Quoting the Jewish proverb, "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers" they propose these lovely gifts.
(Pictured at right) Celine Cuff: $950
Celine Envelope Clutch: $1,000
Giada Forte Scarf: $270
Pedro Garcia Swarovski Sandal: $520
Stella Wool & Silk Scarf: $485
(All items are displayed in front of a floral scarf by Stella McCartney)
La Dentelliere on East Parkway has gifts for mom starting for as little as $6.00 and will wrap them up to make
them look like treasures. Here are just a few items from their trove:
Pitcher by Emma Brigewater: Handmade in an artist's studio outside London,: $138
Michael Aram candles: $60
Luxurious bed linens and towels from Yves Delorme
Lulu Cake Boutique on Garth Road is offering custom-designed cakes and cupcakes for your Mother's day celebration. Give mom a Sculpted Couture Handbag in traditional flavors like dark Belgian chocolate, or French vanilla, or unique flavors like pistachio, salty caramel or fresh banana cake with Nutella pudding. Serves 10-15 people, $195.
Nobody makes edible buttercream flowers like these. Order these elegant cupcakes that look too good to eat. Lulu's is open all day Saturday and has special Mother's day hours from 9am - noon. Ten percent of the proceeds from all Mother's Day orders go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lulu, 40 Garth Road, Scarsdale 914-722-8300
Toast mom with wines and champagne from Zachys. Here are their Mother's Day recommendations:
Veuve Clicquot Rose Brut (Shakkei Chiller) 62.00 --"a delicate range of flavors, including white raspberry, spiced plum, biscuit, pink grapefruit zest and a base note of a smoky minerality."
Chateau Vin de Pays du Var Rose (Domaine de Triennes) 15.99 --"notes of pink lady apples, strong minerality and red currant. The palate is dry and crisp."
Marsannay Blanc (Louis Jadot) 2010, 31.99 "A gorgeous wine ... refined and utterly impeccable harmonious white Burgundy. Citrus, white peaches and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances.
All available at Zachys, 16 East Parkway Scarsdale.
Imagine Candy: Divine Mother's Day delights from $8.50 to $50 to satisfy everyone from new mom to 
grandma to your favorite aunt...Cherry Blossom Almond Caramels, Blossom Bars and mixed Belgian Chocolate selections in traditional and heart boxes. Chocolate shoes available in three sizes from life size to mini. Priced from $7.50 to $42. And, don't forget our famous Belgian Chocolate Pretzel Platters, $36- $72. Imagine Candy at 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale. 914.723.7887
Save 10% on all sleepwear for Mothers Day at Petticoat Lane at 12 
Spencer Place in Scarsdale. Open Monday through Saturday 10-6 pm.
La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise is offering sweet treats to express your love. Try all-butter Linzer heart cookies with raspberry jam for $4.50, heart-shaped Ganache cakes at $6, French macaroons at $1.75 and Sarah Bernhardts. 9 Hardwood Court, Scarsdale, 914-472-0702, Open Mother's Day -- Sunday from 8 am-5 pm. (Pictured at left: The Astrid collection from Eberjey puts a fresh spin on stripes and a soft feel on your skin!)
The Scarsdale Flower Shop at 7 Harwood Court has beautiful bouquets to brighten her day. Prices start at $75 and the shop is open from 9 am to 6 pm. Call 914-723-0852 to order.
Ah-Choo!
- Details
- Hits: 3895
If your eyes are watering and your nose is running read this advice from Dr. Cynthia Jerome in White Plains: Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as "hay fever" affects more than 35 million people in the United States. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall. During these times, seasonal allergic rhinitis sufferers experience symptoms of sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis in the spring is usually triggered by tree pollen, followed by grass pollen in the late spring and early summer. In the late summer and early fall, pollen from ragweed and other weeds is prevalent. Each plant has a period of pollination that does not vary greatly from year to year. However, weather conditions can affect the amount of pollen in the air at any given time.
Pollen counts measure the amount of airborne allergens present in the air. While many patients develop symptoms when pollen counts are 20 to 100 grains per cubic meter, one's symptoms may also be affected by recent exposure to other allergens, the intensity of pollen exposure, and individual sensitivity. Pollen counts reported to the public are generally taken the preceding one to three days, and may vary widely from day to day during a season.
Weather can influence hay fever symptoms. Allergy symptoms are often minimal on days that are rainy, cloudy or windless, because pollen does not move about during these conditions. Hot, dry and windy weather signals greater pollen and mold distribution and thus, increased allergy symptoms. In addition, climate change has been shown to cause increased pollination of allergenic plants.
If your seasonal allergy symptoms are making you miserable, your allergist can perform the appropriate tests to determine your allergic triggers. To lessen your symptoms, your allergist may prescribe an allergy nose spray, non-sedating antihistamine, decongestant or other medications.
If your symptoms continue or if you have them for many months of the year, your allergist may also recommend immunotherapy treatment, also called allergy vaccinations or shots. This treatment involves receiving injections periodically as determined by your allergist-over a period of three to five years. This treatment helps your immune system to become more and more resistant to the specific allergen, and lessens your symptoms as well as the need for future medications.
Steps to Avoid Allergy Triggers:
Following are some dos and don'ts that you may want to follow during the allergy season to lessen your exposure to the pollens that trigger your allergy symptoms.
- Keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens from drifting into your home. Instead, if needed, use air conditioning, which cleans, cools, and dries the air.
- Minimize early morning activity outdoors when pollen is usually emitted-between 5 and 10 a.m.
- Keep your windows closed when traveling.
- Try to stay indoors when the pollen count or humidity is reported to be high, and on windy days when dust and pollen are blown about.
- Don't hang sheets or clothing out to dry. Pollens and molds may collect in them.
Dr. Cynthia Jerome, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist-ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP White Plains office
Quaker Ridge Fifth Graders Meet the Mayor
- Details
- Hits: 4305
"What's a typical day as the mayor of Scarsdale?"
"Do you ever have bad days at work?"
"Who was your inspiration to become Mayor?"
On Tuesday, April 30th, 5th grade students at Quaker Ridge Elementary School interviewed Scarsdale Mayor Bob Steves. The students in Ms. Muzzio, Ms. Kenney and Ms. Cohn's classes spent the afternoon asking Mr. Steves creative and thoughtful questions they had been researching in class. All of the students sat in a circle with Mr. Steves and listened closely as the questions they asked sparked interesting discussions each time. Topics included the most interesting part of Steves's job, the Canadian geese in Fox Meadow, Scarsdale versus Edgemont, construction at the Five Corners and more. Mr. Steves was "impressed by the student's good questions," and happily answered each one with well thought out responses. Students got to learn more about Steves' job as Mayor, the current big issues in the Village of Scarsdale (which Mr. Steves taught the students is also a town), and Mr. Steves as a person.
The mayor's visit was a part of a project in which students researched Scarsdale's educational system, public services, private businesses and other features. After finishing the research, the fifth graders are making brochures, movies and books showcasing their work. Steves originally found out about the project when fifth-grader, Jordan Stein, emailed the Mayor asking him if he could pose with him in a photo for his brochure. After granting Jordan a personal interview, the Mayor offered to join the entire class for an afternoon of interviews.
This article was contributed by Brian Shabto, a senior at Scarsdale High School.
Heightened State of Awareness in Scarsdale
- Details
- Hits: 3622
The Scarsdale Police have announced a step-up in neighborhood patrols in response to the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Here is a statement from Scarsdale Police Lieutenant Thomas Altizio: The Scarsdale Police Department has increased its patrols around the train station, houses of worship, schools and public facilities. Although there is no intelligence to suggest the tragic events in Boston pose any increased threat to our local area, our police officers are operating at a heightened state of awareness, being diligent to look for any suspicious circumstances. We ask that the public remain alert for any unusual or suspicious circumstances, and follow the "If you see something, say something" guidelines by reporting it immediately.
The Scarsdale Police Department can be reached 24X7 at 914-722-1200. For Emergencies dial 911. Suspicious activity can also be reported to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services through "SAFE NYS" at 1-866-SAFE-NYS. All calls to SAFE NYS are toll free and remain strictly confidential.
Citizens can obtain counter terrorism information at the SAFE NYS website at: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/.
A link to this website is also available on the Scarsdale Police Department website at http://www.scarsdale.com/police.
