Three Scarsdale Raider Sprinters Take Home Westchester County Championships
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Scarsdale runners broke a century old school record at the Westchester County Championships for track and field on May 15-16, 2026. It was a successful performance for the Raiders overall, with the boys finishing in second place in the county and the girls taking home third. In addition to great team results, three Scarsdale Raider sprinters took home county championships for being the fastest in their individual events.
Labrowne Brown became the Westchester County champion in the boys 100 meter run. After running 10.87 seconds in the preliminary round, Brown calmly advanced to finals where he ran 10.83 seconds in the 100 meter dash. This mark was fast enough for first overall in the county as Brown won the race. The results broke a school record which has not been topped since 1940. Brown's time of 10.83 seconds made him 17th in New York State.
If one 100 meter champion was not good enough, Alice Nicassio followed up Labrowne Brown’s impressive victory with a county championship of her own. After Nicassio ran 12.52 seconds in the prelims, coming in with the second fastest time in the race, Nicassio successfully earned her spot in the 100 meter finals. Then, after finishing second in the finals, Nicassio flipped the script and came in first, finishing with a time of 12.39 seconds to become Scarsdale's second county champion of the day. This time was 0.12 seconds faster than the second place finisher, who in the prelims defeated Nicassio. Alice’s personal record in this event, which is 12.28 seconds, is second fastest in Scarsdale history for this event.
Finally, senior Jake Saxon was Scarsdale’s final county champion as an individual in the 110 meter hurdle event on Friday. After smashing the preliminary round; with a time of 14.99 Saxon earned his spot in the championship race. After finishing first in the prelims, Saxon also finished first overall in the finals and earned a personal record with an overall time of 14.65 seconds, making him 11th in NY State.
It was an amazing couple days for the Scarsdale sprinters as well as an extraordinary two days for the track and field team as a whole. Much of the team earned personal records and these performances are indicative of where the team is headed. This season's Westchester County Championships marked the best that Scarsdale has ever performed at a county championship in track.
Alice Nicassio sets a record.
Scarsdale Schools Bond, Budget and Board of Education Vote on Tuesday – Here’s What You Need to Know
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With a contested school board election, a large bond referendum and the approval of the 2026-27 school budget all on the ballot on Tuesday May 19, your email inbox and mailbox have been flooded with messaging, postcards and mailers in the past few weeks.
In case you have not been following the back and forth, you may want to review the facts before you go to vote at Scarsdale Middle School from 7 am to 9 pm on Tuesday.
What’s in the bond? Who would you like to see on the school board, and what will the school budget fund? And if you’re wondering how much it will cost you, use the tax calculator below to determine your tab for the bond.
Here are links to candidate interviews, endorsement letters, a virtual candidates forum, information about the budget and the bond and more.
Candidate Interviews
An Interview with Erica German
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An Interview with Omer Wiczyk
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An Interview with Kevin Ziegler
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Your Letters
Letters in Support of the SBNC Slate
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Letters in Support of Omer Wiczyk and Kevin Ziegler
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Letters in Support of Erica German
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Watch a virtual Candidates Forum
School Budget Information
Information on the 2026-27 Proposed School Budget
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School Board Member Statements on the Proposed School Budget ($197mm)
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PTA Statements
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School Bond
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Board Statements on Proposed School Bond
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Girls Lacrosse and Boys Lacrosse Annual Pink Game
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Freshman Tessa Barron cradles the ball.Scarsdale boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams pink games were played on Friday May 8, 2026. They had a bake sale outside of the turf to raise money for cancer research.
The girls varsity lacrosse team faced off against Hendrick Hudson at 4:30 on Friday at the turf. Scarsdale started out hot with a quick goal scored by junior Ali Greco. Not too long after, Hendrick Hudson was able to even out the game again with a goal off of a fast break. About two minutes later, Hendrick Hudson scored another quick two goals, the second one being off an 8 meter goal. The score was 1-3 Hendrick Hudson with 6:39 left in the first quarter. Scarsdale cut the lead down to one goal by senior Skylar Katz scoring an 8 meter goal, putting the score at 2-3 with 5:17 left in the first. Hendrick Hudson was able to get another goal just two minutes later, putting them up 2. With Hendrick Hudson starting to pull away, the Scarsdale defense let up another goal, putting them down 2-5 with 2:30 left in the first. Scarsdale got one more goal by junior Lyla Greenwald, making the score 3-5. Unfortunately, Hendrick Hudson scored a quick 3 goals with a minute left in the first quarter, putting Scarsdale down 3-8.
Hendrick Hudson started off the second quarter hot scoring another two goals in the first three minutes of the quarter putting them up 3-10. Much of the quarter was back and forth between the two teams. With both teams playing good defense, it took another six minutes for the next goal to come
Freshman Kate DiPalma going in to shoot..
Hendrick Hudson scored an 8 meter goal with 3:40 left in the quarter. Hendrick Hudson then scored another 8 meter goal, making their lead 9. Scarsdale finally scored another goal with a buzzer beater goal by freshman Kate DiPalma at the end of the second quarter. The score was 4-13 at halftime, Hendrick Hudson winning.
At the start of the third, Hendrick Hudson was able to score another goal with 8:30 left in the third. Scarsdale then got another goal from senior Skylar Katz, putting the score at 5-14 with 7:12 left in the third. Scarsdale got another quick goal, cutting the lead to 8. With 5:30 left in the third, Hendrick Hudson scored another goal, putting the score at 6-15. Hendrick Hudson scored another goal, making the score 6-16. At the end of the third, freshman Kate DiPalma scored another goal for Scarsdale. The score was 7-16 at the end of the third quarter, Hendrick Hudson winning.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Scarsdale got a fastbreak down the field and scored, making the score 7-16. Scarsdale was able to get another quick three goals in the span of one minute, making the score 10-16. Hendrick Hudson scored one of their own too, making it 10-17. Hendrick Hudson was able to finish out the game with a win with a score of 10-17.
(Girls Lacrosse photos and text by Jeremy Gorrin.)
Following the first game of the doubleheader, the boys took the field at 6:30PM against the White Plains Tigers who came into this game with a 12-1 record.
Scarsdale went up 2-0 early but White Plains fought back and by the end of the first half, the Tigers had a 6-5 lead after a very back and forth half.
The Raiders though, started the second half strong, eventually nodding the game up at 7-7. But as pesky as the Tigers were all game, they found a way to get their lead back and at one point they held a 9-7 lead. The Raiders though would not quit, tying the game back up at nine and scoring the next three goals, giving them a 12-9 lead. Great defense by the Raiders late in the game helped that 12-9 score stand as the final buzzer sounded, giving Scarsdale a huge win on their home turf.
The Raiders celebrate after scoring a goal.In the end, freshman Ethan Kwait and sophomore Bennet Brooks led the way for the Raiders, both scoring three goals each.
Sophomore Ben Brooks had a big night for the Raiders.Speaking with Scarsdale’s head coach James Synowiez after the game, he praised the belief that the players had in each other. He noted that no one got down on each other when things were not going as planned.
Scarsdale had a very tough first half in this game. Defensively, the Raiders were having a very tough time against a very good White Plains attack. I spoke with “Coach Syno” about the adjustment that his team made in the second half compared to the first half. He noted that his team was winning more faceoffs at a more consistent rate along with his guys doing a better job communicating. Synowiez also said that his team was making better choices with the ball.
Goalie Bryant Putkin.In the faceoff department, freshman Nick Godshall won eleven of fourteen faceoffs, helping to give Scarsdale a start on attack.
A part of what made this win special for the Raiders was the fact that they had a lot of alumni in the crowd, especially since now, many are back from college. Along with the alumni, players from the Scarsdale Youth Lacrosse Attendance were in attendance for the game and they had a chance to play on the field during halftime. In my conversation with him, Synowiez stated how much the support speaks volume to the culture of Scarsdale lacrosse and it being something that the team truly loves.
The handshake line following the game.Coach hopes that this support will help build his team's confidence within game plans and trust amongst teammates. Lastly, the word TOGETHER, which has been the legendary motto of Scarsdale Lacrosse and was the term at the helm of Scarsdale's lacrosse dynasty when the team won three straight section championships from 2021-2023 came up at the end of our conservation. With all of the support that was on display on Friday night for Scarsdale lacrosse, Synowiez said he hopes that it will show how much fun it is spending time together.
The team will currently have a lot of time together as they have a three-game week coming up as the boys take on Mamaroneck, North Rockland and then Suffern for their senior night game and then will look to return back to the section championship after making it in 2025.
(Boys Lacrosse photos and text by Jack Capobianco.)
Sophomore Zoe Lemberg running the ball up the field
Sophomore Penny Wagg running the ball up the field.
Scarsdale Welcomes the Return of the Sunday Farmers Market
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Spring in Scarsdale officially arrived on Sunday, May 3rd 2026, as the village celebrated the third annual opening of the Scarsdale Farmers Market. The morning began with a feeling of new beginnings by Spencer Place and Chase Road, where Village officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This event marked more than just the start of a new season; it signaled the commencement of a weekly community tradition that will run every Sunday through November 22.
The farmers market is a beloved cornerstone of the Destination Scarsdale initiative, hosted by the Scarsdale Business Alliance in partnership with the Village of Scarsdale. Operated by Down to Earth Markets, the event transforms our downtown area into a lively hub of commerce and connection.
The scene on Sunday was electric. A talented female vocalist provided a live soundtrack for the morning, her voice drawing appreciative crowds and inspired locals to applaud and hum alongside. The atmosphere represented an exemplary image of Scarsdale with local families, teenagers, and longtime residents browsing between stalls, engaging in thoughtful conversations with local producers and artisans.
Beyond the shopping, the market served as a wonderful platform for community engagement. Members of the PTA hosted a dedicated station to discuss the 2026 Capital Bonds Project for Scarsdale Public Schools. Residents and Scarsdale High School students stopped by to learn more about this "modern and responsive vision" for the district’s future, highlighting the market’s role as a town square for relevant and interesting local discussion.
This year’s vendor lineup balances award-winning staples with unique artisanal finds. Highlights from the opening day included:
Wave Hill Breads: An artisan micro-bakery featuring hand-shaped loaves made with stone-ground grains. Their reputation preceded them, having been awarded best bread in Connecticut in 2022 and recognized as one of the 100 best bakeries of America in 2020.
The Wild Radish: An eatery offering high-quality, organic, "ready-to-go" meals that prioritize nutrition and incredible flavour.
Agape Premium LLC: True to their slogan, "The Fresher The Better," they provided premium extra virgin olive oil, a staple for any Scarsdale kitchen.
The Copper Faucet Soap Company: A sensory delight featuring handcrafted soaps, serums, and essential oils.
Casa Cherrywood Carvings: Showcasing beautifully crafted wooden knives, boards, and kitchen utilities.
Blissful Table: A White Plains-based small-batch business offering tahini and desserts under the mission to "gather, eat and love."
Empabake: Serving a lighter, baked-not-fried twist on traditional empanadas.
Liquid Fables: Providing customizable packs of craft canned cocktails.
The market remained committed to inclusivity as the Down to Earth Markets information stand offered seasonal recipes and managed numerous food assistance programs. From June through to November, the market accepts WIC and Seniors' FMNP coupons. Additionally, SNAP EBT users can double their purchasing power with up to $50 in Fresh Connect coupons per day.
This Scarsdale community staple is made possible through the support of local sponsors, including presenting sponsor White Plains Hospital, community champion Scarsdale Improvement Corp., and several local partners like Houlihan Lawrence and DeCicco & Sons.
Visit the Market:
Every Sunday, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM (through to Nov 22nd 2026)
Spencer Place at Chase Road
Scarsdale Bowl Winner Terri Simon Urges You to Make the World a Better Place
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One of the most unique aspects of Scarsdale is that the village is led by volunteers and in some cases, volunteers who spend almost as much time on their community assignments as they do on their full-time jobs. Running the schools, the village, land use boards, schools committees, recreation and more involve long hours of meetings and consensus building. The decisions they make are far-reaching including funding major capital projects like the expansion of Scarsdale Schools, the replacement of the Scarsdale Pool Complex and the reimagined Scarsdale Public Library.
These efforts don’t go unnoticed or unrewarded. Each year the Scarsdale Foundation hosts their annual Scarsdale Bowl Dinner to honor extraordinary community volunteers and thank them for their work on behalf of the Village. Selecting the honorees and hosting the dinner is a time-honored tradition, and this year, as in years past, Bowl committee members – who are also volunteers – put on a joyous and expertly produced event to recognize Bowl winner Terri Simon and Spotlight Award Winner, the Scarsdale Historical Society, at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck on Thursday night April 23, 2026.
The evening began with photos and cocktails on an outdoor deck overlooking Long Island Sound. Guests sipped signature Greenacres Refresher mocktails [a nod to Simon, a former Greenacres PTA President] and Scarsdale Old Fashioneds in recognition of the Scarsdale Historical Society. Amongst the guests were former Bowl winners, members of the Scarsdale Foundation and Scarsdale leaders with representatives from the Village Board, School Board, Village Manager’s office, state legislators, business leaders, family members, friends from far and wide and even our Congressman.
Once seated for dinner, the room was greeted by 2026 Bowl Chair – and former Scarsdale School President – Pam Fuehrer who reminded the room that funds raised by the Foundation are awarded to Scarsdale college and postgraduate students to help them underwrite their education and realize their dreams.
Then the room was treated to a few songs from The Scarsdale High School a capella group For Good Measure and had the room moving and grooving to their rendition of Billy Joel’s, “For the Longest Time.”
After giving a shout out to the dinners’ sponsors, including Champion Sponsor, The Eye Gallery, she turned the mic over to Seema Jaggi, the Foundation’s President.
Jaggi said, “What really stands out about Scarsdale is the people. There’s a real sense of community here—a willingness to show up for one another—and the Foundation is one of the ways we do that. For more than 100 years, the Scarsdale Foundation has quietly supported local families and students facing financial challenges. Each year, we meet students with big goals and real needs, and we take the time to understand each situation so we can respond thoughtfully and meaningfully. Last year alone, we were able to help 48 students with nearly $230,000 in scholarships. We may not be able to do everything, but we know that what we do can truly change the trajectory of a student’s life and open doors that might otherwise have been closed.”
Presenting the Spotlight Award, Fuehrer said, “The Bowl Committee is happy to present the Scarsdale Foundation’s 2026 Spotlight Award to a dedicated, all-volunteer organization that has redefined historic preservation, creating cohesion and a "sense of place" through a multi-faceted and innovative journey, the Scarsdale Historical Society….Thank you to the Scarsdale Historical Society, for changing the way people think about the past by making history accessible, relevant, and meaningfully woven into everyday life.” 
President of the Scarsdale Historical Society Randy Guggenheimer accepted the award, explaining that the sale of the former Scarsdale Historical Society Museum on Post Road allowed the group to follow a new vision. He said, “We pivoted into the information age,” producing documentary films about Scarsdale history with Lesley Topping, digitizing more than 75 years of the Scarsdale Inquirer, hosting lectures about Scarsdale history and most recently producing a Podcast series called Scartales. He gave a shout out to Associate Village Historian Leslie Chang for hosting their social media and said the group also gives grants to other Scarsdale organizations. Lori Rothman then came up front to auction off a walking tour of Scarsdale with Village Historian Jordan Copeland which proved to be much in demand.
Announcing the 2026 Scarsdale Bowl recipient, Fuehrer said, “The Scarsdale Bowl is awarded annually to a resident whose unselfish volunteer service and leadership have profoundly enriched the civic welfare of our village. Throughout three decades of volunteerism, Terri’s impact spans foundational pillars of Scarsdale life: Educational Excellence, Library Modernization, Compassionate Advocacy, and Strategic Leadership. As many of us here know, her compassion and warmth, willingness to listen, professionalism, and a tireless work ethic have helped steer multiple boards and committees through significant challenges. Her guidance by example makes her an inspiring mentor to many.”
Simon looked thrilled to accept the silver bowl from Fuehrer saying “I am so, so honored to be included in the roster of extraordinary volunteers who have received this recognition – a group I have always admired – and I am most grateful.”
Congratulating the Scarsdale Historical Society she noted, “One fun fact I learned from your digitized Scarsdale Inquirers: the first owner of our house, Manvel Whittemore, a 1930s Mayor, was himself awarded the Scarsdale Bowl in 1948. Who knew? Maybe there’s something in the water!”
She continued, “Among the best aspects of volunteering in Scarsdale is the pervasive spirit of “unselfishness” that the Foundation collectively honors by the Bowl award. In the business world, as we all know, ambition or self-aggrandizement are common motivating forces. That is not the norm in the Scarsdale volunteer world.”
“Rather, we see, our local institutions thrive best when our shared and dominant goal is to sustain a wonderful community, doing important institutional work, yes, but more fundamentally weaving a fabric of warm, mutually-respectful relationships between all kinds of neighbors. Tackle the challenges, do the work – but remember to be a mensch. THAT’s what promotes the civic welfare of the community and nurtures us all.”
She traced her volunteer trajectory to Kathy Steves who recruited her to be Greenacres PTA President saying, “Here I am this evening – after decades of other volunteer roles that might not have come my way without that first phone call.”
She gave a callout to continue the volunteer trajectory saying “You just never know who will turn out to become a wonderful volunteer – unless you ask. So keep identifying younger residents, newcomers, and others who have not YET been involved – and think creatively about ways to mobilize their talents and enthusiasm, including bite-sized projects that can accommodate the many demands on their time. When asked, many of those folks will happily engage, with predictable ripple effects for us all.”
And to those in the room, she encouraged wider participation. “I hope you will each find some time to volunteer in the larger community beyond the bubble that is Scarsdale. If you bring your talents along with your compassion, warm respect for all kinds of other people, and a healthy dose of humility, you can help the world become a better place and you will appreciate, even further, our own great good fortune.”
A relatively new tradition at the Bowl dinner are video tributes to the honorees. Rather than long speeches from colleagues, friends and family members, the Bowl Committee produced videos about Simon and the Scarsdale Historical Society that were both amusing and enlightening. They served to offer credit to the awardees for all they have done – but also provide some comic relief.
In a follow up email to the community, Fuehrer said:
The annual Scarsdale Bowl dinner, held on April 23 at Mamaroneck Beach Club, was a tremendous success.
On behalf of the 2026 Scarsdale Bowl Committee, I want to thank everyone who supported and attended the Bowl Dinner this year. The energy in the room was high as we celebrated 2026 Bowl Award winner Terri Simon and the Scarsdale Historical Society, the 2026 Spotlight Award recipient.
I especially want to thank our thirteen corporate sponsors, including our Champion Sponsor, the Eye Gallery of Scarsdale, along with House of Flowers, Landsberg Jewelers, Wilson & Son Jewelers, The Laura Miller Team at Houlihan Lawrence, Scarsdale Improvement Corporation, Cum Laude Group, The Scarsdale Office of Houlihan Lawrence, The Angela Retelny Team at Compass, Andi Schreiber Photography, Yvonne's Team at Arwen Nicolas Inc., The Randi Culang Team at Compass, and Mark Nadler at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NYP. Your generosity allowed us to present the evening’s program.
The Scarsdale Bowl and Spotlight Awards honor the spirit of volunteerism that makes Scarsdale so special. The Bowl Dinner brings together volunteers and reminds us of how fortunate we are to be living and working together in our village. The evening is always open to all Scarsdale residents and we hope those of you who could not be there this year will join us next year. It's a special event.
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