Narrow Escape for Pedestrian on Normandy Lane
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On Monday September 14 around 11 am, a large tree branch broke off a very old tree lining Normandy Lane, falling directly onto a BMW that was parked on the street. A woman who was walking her dog on the street at the time, heard a loud crack and ran behind the car to avoid being hit, just before the branch fell. The car took the brunt of the fall, however the woman was badly shaken, bruised and scraped by the tree branches, but otherwise unharmed. Scarsdale Police responded immediately and sent an ambulance to examine and release the woman before she drove home with her husband. In addition, the Village sent a tree cutting crew to clear the tree branch from the street. The Department of Public Works returned the next day to cut down the tree and another tree across the street that was also deemed to be dangerous. The car was damaged.
Back to School Photos Part 2
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We received many more photos of your beautiful children on the first day of school and wanted to share them with you. Thanks to everyone who participated. See below for the photo gallery.
Scarsdale Youth Basketball - Parents Meeting
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Annual Meeting and Parents Meeting for 2015-2016 tryouts: Scarsdale Youth Basketball ("SYB") will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 8:00 pm in the Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium. This meeting is open to all parents of boys and girls in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 who wish to try out for the 2015-16 basketball season. Parents of 5th graders, as well as any child new to the program, are strongly encouraged to attend. Information about the tryout process and the upcoming season will be shared at the meeting.
SYB is a travel basketball program whose teams play in the Tri-County Basketball League (TCBL). Tryouts for Scarsdale's teams will begin on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. SYB is a not-for-profit corporation that has received approval from Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation to operate an independent sports organization in Scarsdale. Tryouts are open to all girls and boys in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 who live or attend school in Scarsdale. An e-mail detailing tryout information will be sent later in the month. You may also visit SYB's website at scarsdaleyouthbasketball.org or contact SYB board president Jon Libman at jblibman@mac.com.
Photo Opp: The First Day of School
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Though the thermometer is reading summer, a quirk in the calendar caused schools to open before Labor Day this year, bringing the vacation to an abrupt stop. The heat and humidity is tough on kids and teachers, as many classrooms have no air conditioning. According to one mom, hallways were so hot at Greenacres, it felt more like hot yoga than an elementary school.
Despite the heat, kids smiled as they set off to school, some for their first time!
Julia B. Fee Sothebys to Market The Heathcote
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Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty has listed the first three of the 14 residential co-op units at The Heathcote, a new building that is being developed by 2-4 Weaver Street Owner Corp, on the site of the former Heathcote Tavern. The new residential construction project, the first of its kind in Scarsdale in over 60 years, is the latest endeavor of the development team of Steve Oder and Andrew and Fred Fish. Twin Oaks Construction has been hired to build the residence, and Dawn Knief and Mary Katchis of Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty's Scarsdale brokerage are the agents. They are currently accepting reservations to view the plans and options for customization.
After eight long years of negotiation between the developer and Scarsdale Village, the residence is finally under construction. There will be a total of 14 co-op units, ranging in size from 1,900 to 3,300 square feet, some which will be duplexes. The building is pet-friendly, has no age restrictions and offers access to the Scarsdale schools. The project will also include one fair and affordable housing unit.
Buyers will have input into every aspect of the residence including choice of stone, kitchen and bath cabinetry, floor styles, lighting and millwork. Each unit will feature architectural details, large rooms with high ceilings, gas fireplaces and outdoor terraces. Buyers can choose from many optional upgrades such as "smart home" automation units, multimedia set up for a home theatre experience, glass-enclosed media rooms, paneled libraries, motorized shades, wine rooms as well as fully equipped outdoor kitchens in the penthouse apartments. The floor plans are open to allow further wall positioning by the buyer during the pre-construction phase.
In addition to the on-site concierge, the building will feature a fitness center, and each unit will include a laundry room, two indoor parking spaces and a storage unit. There is also a comprehensive security system throughout the entire building.
For more information on visit theheathcote.com.
