Scarsdale Man Arrested for Taking a Picture Under a Woman's Skirt at Barnes and Noble
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You never know who you'll run into at the bookstore. That's what one woman discovered when she spotted a man crouching below her at Barnes and Noble in Hartsdale with a cell phone in his hand. It turns out he was taking a picture under her skirt.
Here's the report from the Greenburgh Police, received, August 1, 2024:
On July 24, 2024, the Greenburgh Police Department received a report of an Unlawful Surveillance incident that occurred on July 21, 2024 at 381 N. Central Ave (Barnes & Noble store). During the incident, a female victim reported that she noticed an Asian male crouching down behind her with a cell phone in his hand under her skirt. The female victim reported that she then confronted the Asian male who fled from the store in a red Honda SUV. Greenburgh Police Officers and Detectives investigated the incident. The suspect was identified as Kun Cheung, a 66 year old male from Scarsdale, New York. This defendant was previously arrested in May 2024 for the same offense. On July 31, 2024, Greenburgh Detectives arrested Cheung and he was held at the Greenburgh Police Department pending arraignment. Currently, the investigation is ongoing.
Any witnesses or victims that may recognize the below subject or anyone with more information, is encouraged to contact Detective Davey Jakasal at 914-989-1726.
Mondaire Jones Visits Scarsdale
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While Republicans were rallying around the Trump-Vance ticket in Milwaukee, a group of determined Democrats assembled in Scarsdale to support Congressional candidate Mondaire Jones in his bid to represent NY Congressional District 17.
Following his first term in Congress, Jones lost his seat due to redistricting and is now back, vying to unseat Mike Lawler to represent Rockland County, Putnam County, Northern Westchester and portions of Southern Duchess County. A native of Spring Valley and a current resident of Sleepy Hollow, this is Jones home.
At a fundraiser in Scarsdale on July 17, Mondaire reviewed many of his legislative accomplishments during his first term and emphasized his enthusiasm to continue to work on behalf of the American people. He discussed the infrastructure bill, rescuing the economy during the COVID crisis, passage of the marriage equality act and support for housing and healthcare. He said, “Democrats believe in a functioning government and in what we can get done.” He voiced his support for a woman’s right to choose, voting rights legislation and for Israel.
In contrast his opponent favors banning abortion, opposes gun control and backs Trumps and his agenda.
Jones emphasized the need to provide financial support Democratic candidates for Congress so that Democrats could regain control of the House of Representatives. He was optimistic about success in his district where Democrats outnumber Republicans and called his district “ground zero” in the fight to save our democracy. He said, "We can save this country."
Learn more about Mondaire Jones here.
https://www.mondaireforcongress.com
Westchester Becomes Greener Away from Home
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With the approval of new amendments to the Westchester County’s Source Separation Law, it will now be easier for individuals to maintain sustainable practices outside the home. The amendments require that nonresidential waste generators include separate recycling bins in spaces open to the public wherever garbage receptacles are already located. The recycling and garbage receptacles must be in close proximity to each other and clearly labeled.
Entities mandated to offer recycling bins include schools, houses of worship, and businesses. Eco-conscious individuals will no longer need to trash recyclable items or bring them home for recycling. Being able to recycle away from home may also encourage other people to adopt more sustainable practices when they return home.
The recent amendments also made mandatory for both residential and nonresidential waste generators the curbside recycling of cartons (juice, soup, milk etc). Please note that cartons get included with commingled (plastic, glass, aluminum) recycling.
If nonresidential waste generators are not complying with these new amendments, a complaint form can be completed here. Alternatively one can contact the Department of Environmental Facilities.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements to be Implemented in the Village
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After a series of pedestrian accidents, seniors pressed the Village to make changes to the crosswalks and signals at the intersection of Popham, Chase and Overhill Roads in the Village. The work began when Jane Veron was Mayor when the Village retained consultants from FHI who made a series of recommendations to improve traffic patterns, pedestrian safety, bike lanes, signage and more.
Though those changes were never implemented, at the July 9 meeting of the Village Board Acting Village Manager Alex Marshall announced that the Village Manager’s office has commissioned another study from DTS Provident who prepared a Pedestrian Improvements Concept Sketch for proposed pedestrian improvements to the signalized intersection of Popham Road and Chase Road/Overhill Road in the Village. The goal of the intersection improvements is to improve pedestrian safety through the provision of modified crosswalks, additional pedestrian signals, new ADA ramps, signage and other modifications.
The study of the intersection of Popham Road and Chase Road/Overhill Road found that three of the existing crosswalks at the intersection are generally standard crosswalks. However, the location of the eastern crosswalk is not typical. Because of the previous relocation of the eastern crosswalk across Popham Road, the crosswalk is currently approximately 70 feet from the southeast corner of the intersection and a driver traveling northbound on Overhill Road turning right onto eastbound Popham Road cannot always see the crosswalk until they are already into their turn and starting to accelerate as it is offset further to the east. Thus, some non- standard wide crosswalks were recommended by the consultant as part of the Study and the Village was in favor of them.
The aerial photo above illustrates the existing conditions at the intersection of Chase Road and Overhill Road, that are at different widths and intersect Popham Road at angles, the streets are offset and therefore the intersection is not the standard four-way intersection.
DTS recommends providing wide crosswalks with non-parallel outside lines.
Other improvements will include:
• New ADA pedestrian ramps in the northwest and southeast corners
• Truncated dome detectable warning surfaces at all existing and future pedestrian ramps
• New signage to alert drivers that pedestrians may be present
• Relocated stop bar on the eastbound approach
• A new bollard system on the northeast corner so that the bollards are more spread out (to allow pedestrians to cross) and do not have the elongated base plates, but significant enough to direct vehicles
•A new bollard system on the northeast corner so that the bollards are more spread out (to allow pedestrians to cross) and do not have the elongated base plates, but significant enough to direct vehicles
• New pedestrian signals and/or signal poles on the northeast and southeast signal poles.
See below for a diagram of the improvements that will be made Marshall announced that the work would begin later this month. See more on the study here.
The Class of 2024 Walks the Red Carpet
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In Scarsdale’s own version of the Met Gala, the Class of 2024 with dates and friends turned out in formal attire for the Red Carpet event before the Scarsdale Prom on Thursday night May 30, 2024. Crowned by an arch of balloons, the red carpet extended the length of the north parking lot of Scarsdale High School to accommodate the parade of excited students headed for the much anticipated prom at Glen Island in New Rochelle. Parents, relatives, teachers and friends lined the walkway to see the spectacle and wish the students well.
The weather could not have been better – sunny and warm enough for bare shoulders but not too steamy for formal wear.
What were the trends in prom wear this year? In the crowd we spotted many gowns in solid shimmering colors – reds, pinks, brilliant blues, yellows and greens. Other’s wore tulle gowns sparkling with sequins, and some couples preferred to both wear black or black and white for a more traditional black tie look. Many girls completed the look with metallic or platform sandals. As is the custom, senior girls wore long gowns while underclassman sported short dresses above the knee. Not everyone went the usual way to secure a gown. One young lady reported that her uncle, who is a dress designer in Barcelona, made her a custom gown. Another said that she was unable to find what she wanted and her mother sewed her gown for her.
Hair was loose, long and curled.
Dates coordinated the look with matching bow ties, ties or vests and many sported wrist corsages and boutonnieres.
It was a long day for many of the partygoers, who started out with hair and makeup in the morning, then onto pre-prom gatherings for photos, followed by the red carpet event, the bus ride to Glen Island and a night of dancing and dinner.
Buses returned to the school around 10 pm. Some chose to extend the night even further, by changing outfits, boarding private party buses and going to venues in New York City for more celebration.
Take a look at the Class of 2024 in the photo galleries here. To add your photos, email them to scarsdalecomments@gmail.com.
