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Keep your Ride on the Safe Side An unlocked car with the key fob inside was stolen during the night from a Murray Hill driveway this week, and the alleged perpetrators also picked through several other unlocked vehicles. Videos show that the suspects moved on from cars that were locked. Scarsdale Police continue to urge all residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, take the keys out and lock car doors at all times. Police also recommend exterior motion lighting and use of car alarms. Keys (and other valuables) should also not be left near the front door of your house, which should also be kept locked. |
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Raizen, SVAC Honored for Community Paramedicine Program At the 2024 Westchester County Public Health Awards Presentation Thursday, April 4, at the Scarsdale Public Library, long-time Scarsdalian David Raizen was honored for his 45 years of service to the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. As SVAC’s president, Raizen led the way during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering testing and vaccinations, creating a robust community paramedicine program that continues to grow and set a high bar. He was given the Dr. Harold Keltz Distinguished Public Health Service Award for his “innovative leadership of a vital community resource.” To read more about Raizen, SVAC and community paramedicine, click here. |
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SVAC Finds Cloudy Skies Upstate During Historic Eclipse At the request of the New York State Department of Health, Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps sent EMT Jim Buckley and volunteer paramedic Jonathan Goodman to the Rochester suburb of Spencerport as first responders in case of an uptick in emergencies during the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Goodman was eager to go for the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” He and Buckley were assigned to support the Gates Volunteer Ambulance Company, where they made fast friends with other first responders under what turned out to be cloudy skies. “I was very impressed with the State’s team and preparations,” Goodman said. “They were well-prepared for what can happen when hundreds of thousands of people suddenly descend on small towns. Happily, the worst-case scenario didn’t materialize. We had only a few dispatches, with our last patient being treated and transported near midnight after the eclipse ended. Everyone we met was incredibly nice and welcoming. It was an honor and privilege to be able to represent SVAC and participate in this unique event.” |
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Pickleball Pilot Program Returns to Crossway Crossway’s pickleball courts will be open for play weekdays from 8 a.m. until dusk and weekends from 9 a.m. until dusk, starting this Monday, April 15. Current annual permits are required to play on all pickleball courts and participate in rec programs. Such offerings will soon be finalized and can be found by clicking here. One more three-week session of Adult Indoor Pickleball Clinic at Sportime at Lake Isle has been added. The clinic will run Wednesdays (9-10 a.m. beginner; 10-11 a.m. beginner; noon to 1 p.m. advanced beginner) and Thursdays (9:30-10:30 a.m. advanced beginner) from April 17-May 2. There are 16 spots per session for Scarsdale residents only. The cost for the three weeks is $120 per session. Visit www.scarsdale.com/recreation. Call the Rec Department at 914-722-1160 with questions. |
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Board Reorganization Includes Official Appointments A long list of names and appointments was read by Mayor Justin Arest and the Board of Trustees at their Tuesday, April 9, business meeting as part of the “new year” for the board after the re-elected and newly elected Trustees had their first meeting together. Trustee Dara Gruenberg was named Deputy Mayor. To see the full list, click here. |
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Ready, Set, Go! Scarsdale Road Race Results The annual Scarsdale 15K and 4-mile races sponsored by the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department were held on Sunday, April 7. The results for the 15K can he found here, the 4-mile here. Congratulations to Lisa Tuffy (pictured), as well as all of the winners and participants! |
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Community Book Read The Scarsdale Public Library and Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service are teaming up to host a Community Read this month. The 2024 selection is “Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy” by Emily Bazelon. In an online program on Tuesday April 30, from 7-8:15 p.m., Bazelon will discuss her research, with former Scarsdale Inquirer Editor Valerie Abrahams serving as the moderator. A Zoom link will be sent out one hour prior to the event for all who register. To learn more, click here. |
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Farmers Market returns on Mother’s Day, May 12 The Scarsdale Farmers Market, presented by Down to Earth Farmers Markets, will return to Spencer Place at Chase Road on Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on May 12. Visit downtoearthmarkets.com to learn more, or if you’re interested in being part of the team that runs the market, apply at jobs@downtoearthmarkets.com. To join their mailing list, click here. A list of vendors will be released closer to opening day. |
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#DenimDay in Scarsdale is Wednesday, April 17 On Wednesday, April 17, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services and the Scarsdale Safe Coalition: Children, Families and Community encourages you to “Wear Jeans with Purpose” for Denim Day, which has become a symbol of protest opposing erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. In this rape prevention education campaign, they ask community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protesting the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. SFCS and the Safe Coalition ask that you take a picture(s) of yourself wearing jeans with your family, friends and colleagues and post these pictures to your social media sites with #denimday and tag the Safe Coalition’s Facebook page. SFCS has stickers that say “Ask Me About Denim Day” so that others will understand why you are wearing denim. Stickers are available at the office in Suite 409 of the Harwood Building. Although Denim Day will be acknowledged internationally on April 24, we will acknowledge Denim Day in Scarsdale on April 17 due to the timing of spring break. For more information about Denim Day visit www.peaceoverviolence.org/denim-day/ or email Natalie Ramos at Nramos@sfcsinc.org. |
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Protect Our Trees: Vine Volunteers Needed The next session of vine cutting will take place Sunday, April 14, from 1-3 p.m. at Colonial Acres Park and Woodland Reserve at 40 Blackhawk Road in Scarsdale. The cutting of destructive, invasive vines that can smother trees to death by blocking the sun and girdling tree trunks is vital to the community. Attendees will be taught about identification and safe removal of vines and should wear gloves, long sleeves, safe footwear and eye protection, and bring loppers or pruning shears if you have them. If you plan to attend, contact Friends of the Scarsdale Parks Cynthia Roberts at CynthiaVroberts@gmail.com and Elaine Weir at elaine.weir.sherman@gmail.com. |
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Upcoming Meetings at Village Hall - Tuesday, April 6, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
- Monday, April 29, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, April 30, 8 p.m.: Village Board of Trustees Business Meeting
- Wednesday, May 8, 7 p.m.: Zoning Board
- Monday, May 13, 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review
- Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m.: Committee for Historic Preservation
- Wednesday, May 22, 7 p.m.: Planning Board
Click here for a calendar of meetings, including Village Board Work Sessions. All meetings will have agendas posted in accordance with New York State regulations. Click here to sign up for meeting notifications. |
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Reminder: County Tax Bills Due April 30 2024 Westchester County tax bills went out last week, and payment is due by April 30. Visit our Treasurer’s webpage for the full schedule of Village, School and County property tax payments. Want important tax info sent right to your inbox? Sign up for virtual tax payment reminders, bills, and receipts via email today. |
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