It's Not Too Late... Make Sure You're Registered to Vote on November 6th!
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The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale urges all eligible voters to vote in the upcoming general election. Following are three frequently asked questions about voting in the state of New York: 1. How can I tell if I am registered to vote?
Go to the New York State voter registration search and follow directions to verify your status. If you have any questions, you can go to the NY Board of Elections website.
You can also visit the Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) on their website at http://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/ ; go to their office at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601; or call them at (914) 995-5700.
2. How do I register to vote? When is the deadline?
If you need to register, click on this link to the voter registration form and instructions.
The last day to postmark a voter registration form is Friday, October 12! It must be received by the Westchester BOE by Wednesday, October 17. You can also register in person at the Westchester BOE (see address above). This must be done by Friday, October 12.
3. How do I get an absentee ballot? What’s the deadline for mailing an absentee ballot?
You can print a form for an absentee ballot application at the website listed above for the NYS Board of Elections. You can also pick up an application at the Westchester BOE or Scarsdale Village Hall. Please carefully read the deadlines for requesting and casting an absentee ballot as found on the application form. This application for an absentee ballot must be completed and mailed to the BOE and postmarked no later than Tuesday, October 30. If you have any questions regarding your absentee ballot, please contact the Westchester BOE - Absentee Ballots at 914-995-5285 or at their general number above.
Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than Monday, November 5th and must be received no later than Tuesday, November 13, or personally delivered to the Westchester BOE by a person other than the voter no later than the close of polls on Election Day.
For more information about the League, about various local issues that the League has reviewed and additional deadlines and dates for the upcoming national, state, and local elections, visit the League's website at www.lwvs.org.
Scarsdale League of Women Voters Looks Forward to Another Active Year
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A group of Scarsdale’s most influential women met at a Bradford Road home on Monday, October first for the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale’s annual open house. The League functions as a community watchdog, evaluating and educating Scarsdale residents about major public policy issues impacting the community, both locally and on a national scale.
The League fosters open discussion on community issues, informs voters and hosts candidates’ debates. They study the Village and School budgets and monitor elections. In addition, they analyze and reach consensus on issues such as the Scarsdale’s Non-Partisan System, an educational foundation for the schools and the feasibility of a traffic roundabout at the Five Corners.
The meeting was lead by League President Mary Lou Cooper Green who invited the community to get involved and also highlighted some upcoming events:
On October 19th, the League will host their Food for Thought Luncheon featuring Susan Lerner of Common Cause. The event will be held at 11:45 at Scarsdale Golf Club.
On Thursday October 25, the League will host a candidate’s forum at Scarsdale Library at 7:30 pm. State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins will attend as well as Congressman Eliot Engel and two contenders for the congressional seat, Joseph McLaughlin and Jospeh Diaferia.
(Pictured at top: Kelly Berkel, Kit Rosenthal, Tracy Jaffe)
Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance Returns to the Village on Sunday, October 14
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The Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance, will return to Scarsdale Village on Sunday October 14. Now in its ninth year, the Concours will showcase a display of vintage automobiles and new models from leading area dealers. The Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance is Westchester’s premiere auto show and the second longest running Concours in the Eastern United States.
Evan Cygler, who founded the show nine years ago at the age of 15, will be passing the leadership for the event to Ben Hasson and Sam Fried, two upcoming members of the board, both aged 14. Hasson and Friedwill be receiving a special honor from Cygler in a dedication accompanying the awards ceremony as Cygler steps down from his position as Founder and CEO of the Concours. “This is a very special moment in the history of the show and we are proud to be “passing the torch” so to speak to the next generation to continue the tradition, said Ralph Della Cava, Trustee of the Scarsdale Concours. “Hasson and Fried, both freshmen at Scarsdale High School will sit on the board alongside their fathers, also new members of the board.
“It is with mixed emotions that I will be stepping down from my position with the Concours. It has been my passion and pride over the past nine years, but I am confident that Ben and Sam will continue the tradition,” said Cygler.
This year’s presenting sponsor will be The Pepe Auto Group. Additional sponsors for the 2012 show include Miller Motorcars, Ray Catena’s BMW of Westchester and Lexus of Larchmont, Chubb Collector Car Insurance, Advocate Brokerage, Real Living 5 Corners Real Estate, BlackRock, Equinox Fitness and Performance Flight.
Public viewing begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature American and European automobiles. Viewing ends at 4:00 p.m. with final judging by an esteemed panel of judges from the automotive industry and an Awards Ceremony, followed by a champagne toast to the winners and a farewell toast to Cygler.
Each year, the event draws over 120 vintage and exotic car participants, hundreds of spectators and dozens of sponsors. The event has raised significant funds for charities across Westchester County. This year’s event will benefit White Plains Hospital, The Wounded Warriors through the Scarsdale Police Benevolent Society and Scarsdale & Edgemont Family Counseling Service.
Cygler and Denis O’Leary developed the concept in 2003 while students at Scarsdale High School in an effort to create a place to showcase unique and exotic cars- --both new and vintage—and to raise funds for area charities.
For more information visit www.scarsdaleconcours.org
The Girls Center is Back!
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The Girls Center, an exciting and unique series of after -school workshops helping to empower Middle School girls is back! Sponsored by Scarsdale/Edgemont Family Counseling, The Girls Center will once again be held at The Woman's Club on Drake Road, starting this Thursday, October 4th from 3:30-5:00 pm. Space is limited, but we do have room. We are inviting 7th, 8th and 9th graders this year! If interested please call Scarsdale/Edgemont Family Counseling at 914-723-3281 as soon as possible.
This year's program promises to be as exciting as last. We will introduce many new art projects, include yoga, role playing and creative writing. Together, with other like- minded girls we will gain the courage, strength and confidence to express ourselves more authentically. We also hope to include unusual and fun community service projects into our curriculum this year.
As Rachel Simmons so eloquently put it, " The most precious gift we can give girls is the liberty not only to listen to the greater voice of themselves but to ACT on it. This is the simplest kind of freedom and the most sacred sort of empowerment."
New Staff Members Join Scarsdale Elementary and Middle Schools
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September brings many new faces to the Scarsdale School community. The District recently announced that 90 more students than estimated started school this fall – and to accommodate the student population the school welcomed some new staff members. Below is information on the new additions to the staff at the Elementary and Middle Schools: Erik Holvig has come to Heathcote as an elementary computer teacher. He previously taught at Henderson High School in Pennsylvania where he was an Instructional Teacher Coordinator and Video Production Teacher. He holds a BA in Elementary Education from Bethel University and MS from Full Sail University in Educational Media and Design Technology and is a training specialist with Apple. Erik signifies a changing of the guard - as his father
John Calvert is an elementary computer teacher at Quaker Ridge School. He holds a BS in psychology from Mercy College and a MS in Educational Technology from Pace. In a comment for Scarsdale10583 Calvert said, “Before coming to Scarsdale I was the K-12 Technology facilitator for the Clarkstown Central School District. I am a Google Certified Teacher and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at Pace University. I am delighted to be joining the wonderful Quaker Ridge community. I am looking forward to getting to know the students and helping them develop a love of learning through technology. I continue to be impressed by the professionalism and ability of my new colleagues. It is clear that this is a special place.”
Megan Matthews has joined Quaker Ridge as a kindergarten special education teacher. Her credentials include a BS in Economics and an MA in Management from Quinnipiac University and a MA in Childhood Education from the College of New Rochelle. Megan comes to Scarsdale from New York City where she has been a special education teacher. She has a passion for lacrosse and is being inducted into the Hall of Fame at Quinnipiac College.
At the Middle School, Robert Daly will teach social studies in CHOICE. He previously taught at
William Maldarelli will continue teaching Public Speaking at the middle school in Alex Campbell's absence. William received a BA in Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University and a MA in Social Studies from Manhattanville College. He was a teacher aide in the special education classes prior to this assignment. Little known fact - he was a deli man in pursuit of a job before he landed in Scarsdale.
Janet Phoon joins the Middle School staff as the school nurse. She has been a substitute nurse for the Scarsdale Schools. She holds an MS in Nursing from the University of San Francisco, a BS in Nursing from Columbia University and a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona.
