Scarsdale Lax Now at 6-5 After Defeating White Plains
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The SHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse team started the season with high hopes for matching their record for the past two years when they secured the regional titles. But for now, this year’s results are mixed and time will tell how the season ends up. On Wednesday, May 1 they added another win to their 5-5-record when they met the White Plains Tigers at home.
The team’s dominant players include Senior Captain, #25 Rhett Needleman who is one of the best scorers on the team. Additionally, #24 Tommy Iasiello is one of the most versatile players who can both score, assist, and take faceoffs.
The first quarter began with a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. White Plains was first to score, but Needleman quickly made the score 1 to 1. This same situation repeated itself when White Plains scored and Needleman tied it up once again. However, the tables turned when the Tigers scored two consecutive goals. While goalie #30 Nick Ebner-Borst had some great saves, the Tigers had too many opportunities and ended the quarter leading the Raiders 4 to 2.
The mistakes of the first quarter were clearly recognized by the players and coaches and in the second quarter, the Raiders began to take control. Midfielder, #23 Harry Wolf was able to shorten the Tiger’s lead with a goal and Needleman achieved a hat-trick to tie the game. White Plains then regained the lead toward the end of the second quarter, but the Raiders were quick to respond. Face-off taker, Tommy Iasiello evened up the score once again and then sophomore, #22 Colin Brennan scored and gave the Raiders the lead.
The half ended with a score of 6-6 due to a later goal by White Plains. At this point, it seemed that the teams were evenly matched and it was going to come down to who wanted the win more. The question was who was going to rise to the occasion.
Scarsdale was in absolute control during the third quarter on both sides. Defensively, Ebner-Borst had multiple clutch saves to prevent White Plains from scoring any goals. Additionally, the defenders and midfielders did a great job of making sure the Tigers didn’t get too far on offense. On the offense end, the Raiders were led by Senior Captain, #15 Trevor Knopp who had three straight goals to put the Raiders up 9-6. This was the turning point where it was clear that Scarsdale was the more dominant team.
Like the third, the fourth quarter consisted of control by the Raiders. Senior Attacker, #5 Jared Hoffman scored two consecutive goals to make the score 11-6. While White Plains scored their first goal of the half in the fourth, it was too little too late and Iasiello was able to quickly score right after the Tigers. Therefore, the final score was a victory for the Raiders: 12-7.
It’s also worth mentioning some of the other game stats. Specifically, Knopp, Hoffman, Iasiello, and Midfielder, #9 Anders Burrows each had 2 assists. Additionally, Needleman and Midfielder, #2 Leo Wetzstein each had 1 assist. Ebner-Borst had a total of 12 saves throughout the game and Iasiello won 12 out of the 20 faceoffs he attempted.
The Raiders are now 6-5 and will continue to play at home against Rye on May 7th at 4:30 pm.
A New President for the Scarsdale Woman's Club
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Newly elected Scarsdale Woman's Club President Vivian Menna, right, receives the gavel from her Sprague Road neighbor, outgoing president Gini Silberberg. The woman's club elected a new boardof directors April 10.
Photo Credit: Julie Van Benthuysen
Howling Winds Down Trees and Power Lines
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A severe storm with howling wind and driving rain on Wednesday April 3 caused many downed trees and wires, fires and street closures in Scarsdale. Scarsdale Police, Firemen and employees of the Department of Public Works answered scores of emergency calls from about 3 pm to 1 am on the morning of April 4.
A fire from a downed utility pole at the intersection of Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Road caused closure of the route just before 5 pm and it remained closed on the morning of April 4. Power in that area was knocked out and was not restored as of the morning of April 4, 2023. Houses on Haverford Road and Penn Boulevard were hit by trees and many more streets were closed.
As of the morning of April 4, many around Scarsdale are still without power though schools are open.
Take a look at the call log from the Scarsdale Police for April 3, 2024.
Starting at 3 pm on Wednesday April 3, police received the following calls about downed trees and wires:
3:21 pm: Downed wire at Catherine Road
3:35 pm: Tree down on Brookline Road
3:27 pm: Tree down blocking Carman Road
3:49 pm: Tree fell on wires at Valley Road
4:10 pm: Large wire fell on Brown Road
4:11 pm: Tree branch fell in Brewster Road
4:33 pm: Tree branch fell on Heathcote Road
4:33 pm: Tree down on Wildwood Road
4:52 pm: Tree down on wires at Mamaroneck Road and Griffen Avenue. Wires on fire, road closed.
5:59 pm: Tree branches down at Post and Popham Roads
6:54 pm: Cable wire down at Palmer Avenue and Mamaroneck Road
6:57 pm: Tree fell on house and powerlines on Haverford Road, Fire Department called
7:04 pm: Tree fell on wires on Morris Lane. Morris Lane closed between Heathcote and Richbell Roads
7:05 pm: Tree fell on Heathcote Bypass blocking one lane
7:08 pm: Wires sparking on Weaver Street at Wilmot Road.
7:14 pm: Tree fell and blocked Forest Lane
7:29 pm: Tree fell on a house and wires on Penn Boulevard
7:32 pm: Tree on power lines on Oxford Road between Park and Cambridge Roads
8:14 pm: Large tree blocking Saxon Woods Road
8:16 pm Branches fell on Walworth Avenue
8:17 pm Large tree fell and blocked Coralyn Road taking down wires. Con Edison was notified and the street was closed
8:52 pm: Tree fell and blocked Weaver Street between Copper Beach Lane and White Birch Lane. Police blocked off the street.
9:45 pm: Wires sparking on Woods Lane
10:09 pm: Wires sparking on Gaylor Road
12:29 am: Large tree and branches resting on utility pole on Mamaroneck Road between Cushman and Garden Road.
1:09 am: Large tree on power line on Paddington Road
New Village Board Takes Its Place on the Dais
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Top Row (Left to Right): Sameer Ahuja, Ken Mazer, Jeremy Gans, Jeremy Wise, Bottom Row (Left to Right): Dara Gruenberg, Justin Arest and Karen BrewMayor Justin Arest welcomed the new Village Board to a new year. The dais now includes Jeremy Wise who was voted into office on March 19.
Arest announced priorities for the coming year including traffic safety, the renovation of the Scarsdale Pool, an evaluation of Scarsdale’s parks and fields and stormwater remediation. The Village is now three months into a six month building moratorium and Arest said that the Village would announce some public hearings on proposed code changes by the end of the month.
The Mayor then announced a long list of appointments for committees and boards and councils that you can see on the Village website.
Trustee Dara Gruenberg was named Deputy Mayor, replacing Randy Whitestone who completed his term of office.
Jordan Copeland was named Village Historian and Leslie Chang as Associate Village Historian.
Trustees Dara Gruenberg and Karen Brew will serve as marriage officers.
Thomas Giuffra will serve as the Associate Village Justice.
Since the Board passed a resolution ending term limits for some of the Village Boards, many who had previously served were reappointed.
Here are a few highlights:
Jack Miller was appointed to the Committee for Historic Preservation which will be chaired by Kevin Reed. Lauren Bender, Meredith Kent, and Talaiya Safdar, Jonathan Lerner and Kevin Reed were reappointed to the committee.
John Clapp was reappointed to Chair the Planning Board and Lynn Brooks Avni was appointed to the Planning Board.
Brad Cetron was reappointed to the Board of Architectural Review and will serve as Chair. Raul Mayta, Tamara Zgonjamim-Li were reappointed, Marsha Morton was newly appointed and Randi Culang and Leslie Shearer were appointed to be alternates.
Jeff Watiker was reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and will serve as Chair. Michael Kass will be an alternate.
See the balance of the appointments here:
In other news, the first Farmer’s Market of the season will be held in Scarsdale Village on Mother’s Day, Sunday 
May 12, 2024.
The Scarsdale Public Library will stay open late from 9 pm – 11 pm for Senior Finals Study Nights on Tuesday night April 16 and Wednesday night 17.
The community is invited to participate in a community read of Sticks and Stones by Emily Bazelon. A discussion lead by Valerie Abrams will be held on Zoom On Tuesday April 30 at 7 pm. Sign up here.
A film on the History of the Bronx River will be shown at the Girl Scout house at 11 on Friday April 12, 2024 in an event hosted for Scarsdale seniors.
Aileen Landes Named Executive Director of the Scarsdale Business Alliance
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The Board of Directors of the Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) has announced the appointment of Aileen Landes as the organization’s Executive Director. Landes’ extensive background in development, special events, and fundraising will help advance the mission of the organization to elevate our local businesses, foster strong community ties, and enhance Scarsdale's reputation as a top-notch destination.
For the last five years, Landes served as Assistant Director of Special Events and Community Partnerships for Gilda’s Club Westchester. In this capacity, Landes was responsible for overseeing and creating new events, connecting with the community, and cultivating relationships with prospective and existing donors and new board members. Previously, Landes has worked in Special Events for The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and also at Pet Rescue in Harrison where she assisted in the vetting and adoptions of numerous animals. Landes received her B.S. from the University of Vermont and spent her early career as a media executive in advertising.
“We are thrilled to welcome Aileen Landes as the Executive Director of the SBA,” said Marcy Berman-Goldstein, SBA Co-President. “Aileen's arrival marks an exciting chapter for our organization. Her record of civic engagement, strong ties to Scarsdale, desire to make a difference, and enthusiastic attitude make her uniquely qualified for this role. I am confident that under Aileen's leadership, the SBA will reach new heights of success and make an even more significant impact on our community."
Landes stated, “As a 26-year resident of the Edgemont/Scarsdale community, I consider Scarsdale a part of my identity. I thrive on collaboration and problem-solving and am thrilled to lead the SBA to a more prominent level of professionalism and camaraderie. My mission is to ensure that Scarsdale continues to flourish as a premiere dining and shopping destination.”
The SBA will host its spring Meet & Greet Networking Event at Sapori Restaurant on Wednesday, April 10th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, and looks forward to introducing Aileen to the merchant community. She can also be contacted at aileen@scarsdalebusinessalliance.com.
The SBA is a non–profit organization dedicated to supporting the Village of Scarsdale and its local businesses. For more information about the Scarsdale Business Alliance: www.scarsdalebusinessalliance.com Instagram and Facebook: @Scarsdalebusiness.
