Committee for Historic Preservation to Review Six Applications for Home Demolitions on Tuesday July 21
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Scarsdale could lose an additional six homes if the Committee for Historic Preservation cannot find reasons why they should be preserved.
One home on the agenda is a Collet-built 1925 Tudor on .58 acres in Fox Meadow. The 5,805 square foot home has seven bedrooms and 5.1 baths and sits on a sub-dividable lot, where presumably two homes could be built. The home is currently listed for $2,495,000.
According to his obituary from June 11, 1985, Walter J. Collet was a builder "who left a permanent and distinctive imprint on the face of Scarsdale. While living in Scarsdale from 1923 to 1942 Mr. Collet headed the Collete Construction Corp., which built more than 300 custom homes, many of them in the Village.
Some of the best examples of Collet homes can be seen along Carstensan Road, which he developed. The Collets' own home was at 2 Carstensan. The builder, whose traditionally designed homes usually have stone, brick or stucco exteriors, also developed Sherbrook Park and built most of the homes on Dolma Road."
The other homes to be considered are as follows:
- 21 Rectory La. built in 1956
- 110 Brewster Rd. built in 1923
- 30 Tunstall Rd. built in 1925
- 56 Hampton Rd. built in 1954
- 1023 Post Rd. built in 1910
- 1025 Post Rd. built in 1907
Featured Listings:
3 Brookfield Lane, Scarsdale
Extraordinary sun-lit Contemporary with 6953 Square Feet of exquisite interior space filled with skylights and walls of windows located on beautifully landscaped, secluded 1.09 acres in Heathcote at the end of a cul-de-sac. Built in 1987 and creatively renovated and expanded in 1999. Spacious brick circular drive to front door with ample parking for guests. Dramatic entry with 27' vaulted ceiling and herringbone cherry floors. Amazing gourmet kitchen/great room with capacious space for cooking, dining, office work, entertainment and family gatherings. Wrap around deck off kitchen and living room with a second deck off the library. Master suites on first and second floors. Twelve rooms, six bedrooms, six full baths and a powder room. 30' waterfall cascading into a delightful pool surrounded by a flagstone patio. Numerous walk-in closets and custom built-ins. Elevator to all floors. A one-of-a-kind spectacular home perfect for entertaining inside and out. It takes your breath away. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,500,000
10 Brittany Close, Scarsdale
This extraordinary Colonial with English accents located on Brittany Close, a refined enclave of 12 individually designed homes by award-winning architect, Carol Kurth. Each home is set around a picturesque walking trail and pond amidst a landscaped garden with flowering trees/perennial plantings. The interiors have a decidedly modern feel with finishes/amenities that are the hallmark of the home. A grand center hall highlighted by a custom wrought iron staircase sets the tone for this masterfully built home. Beyond is a living room with fireplace, library, great room, dining room with fireplace and state-of-the-art kitchen with butler's pantry and breakfast room, mud room and rear staircase. Two powder rooms and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs the grand master suite has a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, dressing room, and luxurious bath. Four additional bedrooms and three baths, a walk-up attic with huge storage. A lower level with 2337 square feet includes a theatre, bath, two bedrooms, playroom and arts and crafts area. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,495,000
Open Houses:
10 Morris Lane, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, July 19, 2015 1:00pm – 4:00pm
This majestic estate is located on a premier block in prestigious Murray Hill. Never before on the market, this gracious Center-Hall Colonial is sited on two glorious acres surrounded by lush rolling lawns and exquisite gardens. A fabulous Gunite pool and adjacent tennis court enhance the luxury lifestyle. The house boasts nine foot ceilings, elegant finishes and quality appointments, including hardwood floors, arched doorways and walls of 
wainscoting creating an aura of grace and elegance. The stunning gourmet kitchen features St. Charles cabinetry, all new stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area that opens to the patio. The floor plan is ideal for convenient everyday living and formal entertaining as the indoor leads seamlessly to the beautiful outdoor spaces. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a convenient laundry room complete the second floor. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,990,000
20 Vernon Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Saturday, July 18, 2015, 10:00am – 12:00pm and Sunday, July 19, 2015, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This home is a WOW. Completely renovated and expanded in 2011 with incredible detail and high end conveniences. Set on a beautiful street on .45 acre this Colonial is over 6000 square feet with seven bedrooms including five bedrooms with four baths on the second floor plus a gym and open play area. First floor has a huge kitchen with center island, breakfast room and a family room, living room with fireplace, large library, formal dining room, Butler's pantry with 98 bottle wine refrigerator, mudroom with bench, cubbies and access to large 2-car garage and backyard, plus first floor guest room and bath. Lower level: large playroom, bedroom and bath plus an 800 bottle wine cellar. Large yard with patio off the kitchen/family room. Perfect floor plan and layout. Great Location: Walk to 2 town parks, bus to all 3 Schools (elementary, middle and high school). Only minutes' drive to Scarsdale Village and train station, shopping and town pool. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,850,000
Sunday, July 12 Open Houses
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Open Houses:
4 Parkfield Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, July 12, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Better than new Colonial in Fox Meadow. This six-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath home was expanded and renovated in 2014. Almost everything is NEW. The fabulous first floor layout has great flow for entertaining and features a new family room with vaulted ceiling, which opens to the gourmet kitchen. Only two steps up to the original master bedroom with bath, plus two bedrooms and bath. The new second floor addition adds a luxurious master suite and two more 
bedrooms, each with their own bath. Study with brick fireplace. Large mudroom. 2-car garage. Finished basement with bath, playroom, room and laundry room. Oak floors throughout. New in 2014: high efficiency furnace, AC units, Hardiplank siding and stone work, Anderson casement windows, Anderson doors, roof, four full bathrooms with Toto and Kohler fixtures, newly painted interior and exterior. Convenient location - close to Metro North train, shopping, dining, elementary and high schools. Free bus to Middle School. Square footage does not include 750 square foot playroom. For more information, click here.
List Price: $2,250,000
20 East Taunton Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Impressive, classic brick Center Hall French Colonial with great curb appeal. Located in the sought after Crane Berkley location of Scarsdale which is close to village, train, schools and parks. Located on a cul-de-sac, this nicely appointed home features fine architectural detail, gleaming hardwood floors and generously sized 
rooms. The sweeping staircase welcomes you into the living room with fireplace, large windows and access to the private wrap around terrace. Additional 756 square feet finished space in lower level not reflected in square footage. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,595,000
7 Warnke Lane, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Bright Edgemont Contemporary Ranch with open floor plan on park-like 1/2 acre property within walking distance to elementary school and commuter bus to train. Some special features include: renovated kitchen and baths, mostly new windows, new garage door, cathedral ceiling, large 2 tier deck, skylights, and built-in basketball/play area. Freshly painted inside and out 
and decks recently stained. This is the perfect place for entertaining and/or peaceful relaxation. For more information, click here.
List Price: $985,000
All listings from Houlihan Lawrence in Scarsdale. See more homes here.
John Harris Joins Frankfurt, Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Scarsdale's John B. Harris has become a partner in the Professional Responsibility Group of the New York law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC . Mr. Harris will also be a member of the firm's White Collar Defense and Litigation Groups, and will join the editorial board of the law firm's New York Legal Ethics Reporter.
"John Harris is one of the country's finest legal ethics and white collar defense litigators," said Frankfurt Kurnit Professional Responsibility Group Chair Ronald Minkoff. "We are thrilled that he is joining us."
In his legal ethics and professional responsibility practice, Mr. Harris defends law firms, lawyers, and other professionals against claims of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. He also frequently represents law firms in disputes with current and former partners. Mr. Harris currently serves as a member of the State Bar Professional Discipline Committee, and is a past Chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee of the New York City Bar Association, among other significant bar committee posts.
Mr. Harris also represents individuals and entities who are the subjects of either criminal or regulatory investigations. He represents public figures, corporate executives, and securities industry professionals against a wide variety of fraud and insider trading claims. In addition, he has advised on research analyst independence issues, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases, and "spy shop" matters.
Mr. Harris has litigated matters in New York State and federal courts (Southern and Eastern Districts), and appeared in numerous SEC, FINRA and Departmental Disciplinary Committee proceedings. He is a graduate of New York University School of Law (JD, 1985), where he was a member of the Annual Survey of American Law, and Yale University (BA, cum laude, 1978). Before joining Frankfurt Kurnit, he was a partner at Stillman & Friedman, P.C. and Ballard Spahr LLP. He has been recognized in Super Lawyers magazine as a New York-area Super Lawyer for eight consecutive years.
John has lived in Scarsdale for many years with his wife Marcy Harris, who is also an attorney in New York. He is an avid biker and golfer and an involved citizen in the Village.
About Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC
Long recognized as a leading media, entertainment, and advertising law firm, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC, has grown to provide the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines. With more than 70 lawyers, the firm now represents a diverse group of clients, from Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, charitable organizations, and law firms to celebrities, artists, and executives and individuals working in many fields. In addition to advising clients on entertainment, advertising, and intellectual property matters, Frankfurt Kurnit has equally strong practices in legal ethics and professional responsibility, white collar criminal defense, civil, commercial, media, and IP litigation, corporate and tax law, charitable organizations, trusts and estates, and real estate. By combining deep industry knowledge across a diverse group of lawyers and practice groups, Frankfurt Kurnit brings a unique, client-focused approach to helping clients achieve their goals, whether resolving a dispute, getting the deal done, or just planning for the future.
Greenburgh Police Offer Reward for Information About Hit and Run Driver
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Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a hit and run driver who may have killed a Greenburgh man in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 9. Police are offering $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who hit Darryl Chung, age 23 on South Road in Greenburgh. His body was discovered in front of 57 South Road at 6 am on Tuesday June 9th. It is not clear when he was hit.
At 6 am on June 9, 2015 the Greenburgh police department received a 911 call from a passing motorist of a man down on South Road. Patrol units responded to the area and discovered Darryl Chung on the grassy area in front of 57 South Road. EMS units pronounced Mr. Chung deceased at the scene. Police are searching the area for a vehicle with possible front-end damage. Anyone with information concerning this investigation are asked to call the Greenburgh Police at (914) 989-1710 or the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS.
Fox Meadow Art Show and Tree Dedication
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Stormy skies didn't prevent the annual art show at Fox Meadow School on Saturday June 6th. Now in its twelfth year, the event showcases the artwork of Fox Meadow students from grades K-5. The school's first floor hallways were transformed into an art museum where several works by each child were displayed: From clay pinch pots, to stenciling, metal work, animal masks, bird sculptures and more. Students played music and sang during the art show, fourth graders held a bake and water sale to raise money for next year's fifth grade activities. 
Friends of the Scarsdale Parks together with the Mayor dedicated three heritage sugar maple trees that were planted in front of the school. According to Friends of the Scarsdale Parks (FOSP) co-President Madelaine Eppenstein, this is the third year of the FOSP's Heritage Tree Program, which includes the iconic White Oak at the Woman's Club and three giant Dawn Redwoods at the Scarsdale Library Pond. She thanked the Board of Architectural Review, Fox Meadow Principal Duncan Wilson, Fox Meadow art teacher Sara Faranda and Mayor Jon Mark, who read the official proclamation.
Photos by Segal Vora/ Text Margot Milberg and Madelaine Eppenstein
