Scarsdale 10U Travel Softball Team Caps Perfect Season with Championship Win
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The Scarsdale 10U Travel Softball Summer League team finished their season in historic fashion, going undefeated with a perfect 15-0 record and securing the Greater Hudson Valley Softball League championship.
The title game, played on August 10th in Wappingers Falls, NY capped off a summer of dominant play, teamwork and dedication. From the first pitch of the season to the final out in the championship, the Scarsdale girls showcased skills, resilience and a deep love for the game.
Led by head coaches Dave & Nick Scagnelli, a dedicated father-and-son coaching duo, the team battled against tough opponents from across the Greater Hudson Valley region, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship. The roster of talented players includes: Ashlynn Sipprelle, Avery Feldman, Clara Bliss, Eleanor Bliss, Jenna Felice, Madeline Cronin, Madeline McDermott, Mary Nietupski, Mikayla Mulvey, Penelope Homan, Samantha Homan, Simran Dhiman, Sofia Paniccia and Sonya Rosenblatt.
The victory in Wappingers Falls marks the culmination of months of training, practices and game play. With championship medals in hand and an undefeated record in the books, the Scarsdale 10U team has set the bar high for seasons to come.
Look What's Opening in the Village
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After a long wait, it appears that DeCicco and Sons will be opening a store in Scarsdale Village.
This branch of the DeCicco Family is not to be confused with the former operators of the store who shut the doors last summer.
The new proprietors are the family that operates the DeCicco’s in Eastchester, Ardsley and many locations in Westchester including a recently opened a new store in Sleepy Hollow.
However, for the first time, the store will have its own name. According to the renderings for the renovation presented to the Board of Architectural Review on July 7, 2025, the store will be called Piccolino by DeCicco and Sons. What does Piccolino mean in Italian? It is an endearing term for a young child or a little one, and that will be the vibe of this smaller, streamlined store in Scarsdale Village.
The new design features a copper-roofed cupola above the catty-cornered front door that faces Scarsdale Train Station and echoes the design of the clock at the center of the Village. On the sidewalk that extends out onto East Parkway and Spencer Place, the rendering shows outdoor tables with umbrellas and plantings, sure to be a popular gathering place in the center of the Village.
Another rendering shows signage for “bar piccolino” on the right side of the building on Spencer Place, with waiters serving drinks.
Though neither DeCicco’s nor Scarsdale Improvement Corp. who owns the site, returned our calls, a local real estate expert in the know said that the new store will be similar in scale to Balducci’s at the Five Corners and may offer a wine and beer bar and prepared foods to enjoy at the outside eating area.
The original plan was to have the store open in December, but we have not received a timeline.
At the July hearing the architectural plans were approved with conditions. We were told that the applicants were asked to reduce the size of the cupola.
More to come!
Scarsdale Village Launches Food Drive
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The Village of Scarsdale is pleased to launch a community-wide Food Drive for the month of July, in partnership with Feeding Westchester, a leading hunger-relief organization serving Westchester County. Summer presents unique challenges for food banks, as donations typically decline while the need remains high, particularly among families whose children rely on school meal programs during the academic year.
To help address this seasonal gap, the Village encourages residents to support neighbors in need by donating nutritious, non-perishable food items. High-priority items include brown rice, whole grain pasta, shelf-stable milk, canned meat and fish, peanut butter, whole grain cereals, oatmeal, canned vegetables, and canned or dried fruit. Glass containers will not be accepted. Donated items should be low in sodium and added sugars whenever possible.
Donations can be dropped off at any of the following locations—just look for the large white collection bins:
• Scarsdale Village Hall – 1001 Post Road
• Scarsdale Public Library – 54 Olmsted Road
• Scarsdale Department of Parks and Recreation – 244 Heathcote Road
• Scarsdale Municipal Pool Complex – 311 Mamaroneck Road
• Weinberg Nature Center – 455 Mamaroneck Road
* Scarsdale Public Safety Building - 50 Tompkins Road
• Starbucks – 51 East Parkway
• Lover’s Diamonds – 14 Garth Road
• Choice Pet Supply – 1 Palmer Avenue
• Ovder Scarsdale – 14 Palmer Avenue
Additionally, residents can shop directly from the Feeding Westchester Amazon Wishlist for convenient online giving. For more information, visit scarsdale.gov/fooddrive or FeedingWestchester.org. Donations will be accepted from July 1 to July 31, 2025.
Fox Meadow and Edgewood Elementary School Fifth Graders Move Up
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Fox Meadow Elementary School
(Contributed by Katy Goldman and Eul Hui) On the beautiful morning of Friday, June 20, 2025, 102 fifth graders from Fox Meadow Elementary had their Moving Up ceremony. The ceremony was held in Fox Meadow's "Gymatorium." The graduates walked into the room to Pomp and Circumstance. The fifth graders were welcomed by Principal Melissa Feinberg and Assistant Principal Trish Iasiello. The class first recited the Pledge of Allegiance and then proceeded to sing "Kiss the Sky" by Roger Emerson, led by music teacher, Ms. Cynthia Gorney.
The students then heard encouraging and heartfelt words by Principal Feinberg and Assistant Principal Iasiello who both pointed out that their first year in their respective roles at Fox Meadow coincided with the graduating fifth graders' kindergarten year at Fox Meadow. They have all grown at Fox Meadow together! Principal Feinberg presented Assistant Principal Iasiello with her own Fox Meadow diploma as she is "moving up" herself to be the Principal at Greenacres school.
PTA Co-Presidents Katy Goldman and Eul Hui delivered some middle school advice to the graduating students and remarked that for 51 families, this was their last child to graduate from FM. The diplomas were handed out by the 5th grade teachers, Daniel Brodsky, Susan Gray, Alethea Lynch, Susan Smith (Sarah Berger) and John Speedling. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the 5th graders walked through the halls and enjoyed a final clap out from the rest of the school. It was a wonderful day at Fox Meadow!
Edgewood Elementary School
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On the morning of Wednesday, June 18th, the Edgewood School gymnasium was filled with excitement and pride as the Class of 2025 gathered for their Moving Up Ceremony. With smiles on their faces and a bounce in their step, the students processed in to the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance.”
The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a spirited performance of the beloved Edgewood School Song. Principal Dr. Annette Keane offered warm welcoming remarks, and the 5th grade class followed with a touching rendition of “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.
Each student was individually recognized by Assistant Principal Lauren Drapek and walked proudly to the front to take a commemorative photo with their classroom teacher and Dr. Keane. In her closing remarks, Dr. Keane reflected on the significance of the day, acknowledging the bittersweet emotions that come with transitions. She spoke from the heart about her inaugural class as Principal, encouraging the students to embrace the exciting adventures that lie ahead in middle school.
The celebration continued as the Class of 2025 exited the gymnasium together one final time. Families joined them for a light breakfast hosted by the PTA 5th Grade Committee, capturing memories with photos and receiving their brand-new SMS Class of 2032 sweatshirts.
Congratulations to the Edgewood School Class of 2025 — your future is bright!
Foley Has a Sterling Reputation for Hard Work, Intellectural Rigor and Giving to the Community
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(This letter was sent by Former Mayor Jon Mark and BK Munguia in support of Tim Foley for the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Vote on Tuesday June 24, or vote early.)
To the Editor:
This week, Scarsdale voters will be selecting its candidate to run for term-limited County Legislator Ben Boykin’s seat. Two Democrats are running in the June primary to replace him, and the best candidate is the one most familiar to Scarsdale residents – our friend, Tim Foley.
If elected, Tim will follow in the footsteps of his former boss and Scarsdale resident Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, who has endorsed him. Tim served as Amy’s Communications Director and worked on the response to the 2018 nor’easter that left many in our Village without power for more than a week; the Assemblywoman’s response to Trump’s capping of the SALT deduction; and, creating sustainable funding for the Metro North Railroad.
Tim was profiled on "Scarsdale10583.com" as one of the most visible volunteers in our community, exemplifying Scarsdale’s “non sibi” values. We know him best from his years of leadership on the Scarsdale Forum, including a year as President, when, among other things, he took the initiative to create that organization’s Climate Resiliency Committee. He served for years on the Village Planning Board, where his attention to detail and reasoned analysis was put to good use. Whether as a member of the Scarsdale Bowl Committee, on the Advisory Council on Human Relations, as a Democratic District Leader, or even as a youth basketball coach, Tim has a sterling reputation for hard work, intellectual rigor, and giving his all to our community.
There can be no doubt that Tim is well prepared to enter County government. For years, he chaired the County Fiscal Affairs Committee for the Scarsdale Forum, analyzing the $2.5 billion County budget and testifying at budget hearings before the County Board of Legislators.
He has an impressive track record of bringing people together from all walks of life and with vastly different backgrounds and perspectives to make sure all voices are heard. That is exactly the quality we will need in our next County Legislator.
Because of a big Democratic enrollment advantage in the district – which includes 60% of White Plains and a corner of West Harrison in addition to Scarsdale – the winner of the primary is quite likely to win in November. If Scarsdale Democrats turn out to vote, we can make Tim Foley our next County Legislator. Primary Day is June 24th. Early voting is happening now. Please join us in casting your vote for Tim Foley.
Submitted for your consideration,
BK Munguia
Jon Mark
