SPD Officers Honored for Bravery

At a moving and well-attended ceremony on Feb. 7, eight Scarsdale Police Officers were honored for their service and bravery during events that occurred at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Two sergeant and one detective promotions were celebrated, and five new police officer appointments were announced. Read all about the officers’ outstanding actions on the SPD page.

Maintaining Our Playgrounds and Courts

Take a look at this in-depth report on Scarsdale’s recreation facilities and capital projects , as well as a proposed five-year capital plan; be sure to check the first link to get the scoop on your favorite local playground. You will see that racket sports are also a big focus for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, as they are a vibrant part of the Village’s daily life year-round. Looks like the paddle courts may be the first-up for renovation.

Village Fleet Replacement Program Continues

As part of a long-term initiative, Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Coleman purchased four vehicles for the Village: two Ford F-5 50 Super Duty trucks and one Ford F-250 through National Auto Fleet for $254,802.04; one freightliner from Diehl & Sons Inc./DBA New York Freightliner for $303,019.49; a 2024 Ford F-150 XL Crew Cab sanitation vehicle from NYE Automotive — Oneida Any AM, LLC for $44,252.57; he also procured an Envirosight Rovver X sewer camera from Joe Johnson Equipment for $132,300.

Happy Chinese New Year

The Scarsdale Chinese Association’s gala celebrating the Year of the Dragon was held at the Sonesta’s ballroom in White Plains on Feb. 11. The celebration, also known as Lunar New Year, was planned by Elaine Wang, and featured dancing, singing and musical  performances, as well as interactive games with Vivian Lin and Stella Zhang.