Marian Green, Advocate for the Disabled, Remembered at Scarsdale Village Hall
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Marian Green, Joe Lawrence, Tim Foley and Elizabeth LawrenceThe absence of a familiar presence at Village Board meetings was noted at the July 14, 2026 meeting. Mayor Justin Arest opened the meeting with the following comments about Marian Green who was killed in a disturbing assault in her home over July 4th weekend. Green was the Chair of the Advisory Council for People with Disabilities and members of the council came to Village Hall to honor her.
Arest said the following about Green:
“I want to take a moment to acknowledge the profound loss our community suffered this past week.
Marian Green was a passionate and unwavering advocate for residents with disabilities. She devoted well over a decade to the Village's Council on People with Disabilities, including many years as its Chair, and before that chaired the C.H.I.L.D. committee, Children Having Individual Learning Differences, a network of Scarsdale families supporting students with learning differences. Her passing is a loss for the many residents she advocated for, and for this Village as a whole.
For those who attended our meetings, Marian's voice was a familiar and welcome one at this podium. She spoke up for accessible sidewalks, reminding us that safer walkways serve not only residents with disabilities, but commuters, schoolchildren, parents, joggers, walk-to-worshippers, dog walkers, and anyone else who enjoys the simple pleasure of walking. She advocated for sufficient handicap parking, for inclusive programming for families of children with learning differences, for a library that lived up to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and for a Scarsdale where belonging was not conditional.
Marian did this work with patience, with data, and with precision. At our August work session, she walked the Board through the sidewalk condition assessment and challenged us to think more carefully about accessibility throughout the Village. She closed that discussion by saying, "I am optimistic that we are moving forward." At our November work session on sidewalks and paving, she urged the Board to invest in concrete sidewalks, calling them an investment with, in her words, "immediate ROI and long term" impact, and encouraged us not to let the rebuild become a slow, incremental "drip, drip, drip." That challenge has stayed with me. We share her belief that durable infrastructure is a worthwhile investment, and our goal is to continue making meaningful progress, pursuing grant opportunities wherever possible, and improving accessibility throughout the Village. In December, when the conversation turned to budget line items, she reminded us not to conflate sidewalks with pathways because the distinction mattered for how we allocated resources and set expectations. That precision was Marian: not simply raising concerns, but helping us make better decisions.
Marian's advocacy touched more than one institution in this Village. Our Library Director shared a reflection I want to pass along tonight. Marian reached out to her when she first came to work at the library in 2009, inviting her to a Council on People with Disabilities meeting. From Marian, she learned about the accessibility challenges of the library building, and that early conversation helped inform the thinking behind its eventual renovation. She was a stalwart supporter of accessibility for all, approaching every issue with both a sense of humor and compassion. She loved living in Scarsdale, and she loved the library. She even participated in the library's strategic planning focus group. That is the Marian so many of us knew: not simply raising concerns, but rolling up her sleeves and helping to shape the answers.
The Board of Trustees and I have long appreciated her thoughtful participation and her commitment to making Scarsdale more accessible and inclusive. Her voice helped shape the sidewalks we are rebuilding, contributed to the thinking behind the library's accessibility improvements, and leaves behind a stronger culture of advocacy on our Council on People with Disabilities. We intend to continue building on that work in the years ahead.
I ask that we hold Marian's family, her friends, and everyone she touched through her advocacy in our thoughts.
I now ask everyone here this evening, and those watching from home, to join me in a moment of silence in memory of Marian Green. May her memory be a blessing.
Out of respect for the judicial process now underway, I won't say anything about the pending case. But I want to thank, on behalf of the Board and the entire community, the members of the Scarsdale Police Department. Chief DelBene and his officers responded with professionalism, care, and resolve to a call no community ever wants to receive. They worked through the night and the days that followed, alongside the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and the Westchester County District Attorney's Office, to secure the scene, gather evidence, and bring the matter into the hands of the courts. Their work does not undo this loss, but it reflects the standard of service the residents of Scarsdale can count on. To Chief DelBene and every officer and investigator involved, thank you.”
During Public Comments, Susan Petula, who served on the Advisory Council on People with Disabilities make the following comments on behalf of the council. She said,
“We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the sudden passing of our council chairperson and friend, Marian Green. She lived to serve and advocate throughout the village. This place we all call home is a better community because Marian chose to invest her skills and energy to make a difference in Scarsdale. She will forward by remember as passionate, bright, kind, generous, creative and selfless. Our community has lost a unique gem with Marian’s passing. As her fellow Council on People with Disabilities Committee members, we ask all who read or hear this message to please pause for a moment today to remember Marian and legacy of service."
Class of 2026 Graduates: Here’s Where They're Heading
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They have finally reached the finish line. With Scarsdale High School graduation in the rear view mirror, the SHS Class of 2026 is looking forward to taking their next big steps.
Here’s the list of where they are headed, as reported on the Instagram page Scarsdale Decisions 2026. On the list are schools across the U.S. as well as institutions in Canada, England, Italy, Scotland, and Spain.
Here are a few stats:
Ten Top Majors
Undecided 13.8%
Business 10.7%
Economics 9.5%
Psychology 4.9%
Math 4.3%
History 4.0%
Education 3.7%
Finance 3.4%
Political Science 3.1%
Sociology 3.1%
Ten Most Popular Colleges
University of Michigan 7.0%
New York University 5.8%
Cornell University 5.2%
University of Texas- Austin 4.0%
Lehigh 3.4%
Syracuse University 3.1%
Emory 2.4%
Boston University 2.4%
Tulane 2.1%
University of Maryland 1.8%
Good to Know
29.1% are going to a top 20 university
63.3% are going to a top 50 university
61.8 are attending private college and universities
17.4% are staying in NY
4.3% % are leaving the country
To add your name to the list, email us at scarsdalecomments@gmail.com.
Martha Jones - American University
Jack Reis - Amherst College
Caden Mannering - Auburn University
Spencer Hellman - Auburn University
Arman Amin - Bates College
Stephanie Carter - Binghamton University
Charlie Starr - Boston College
Caitlin Bramhall - Boston College
Taryn Casey - Boston College
Alexander Hart - Boston College
Jacob Dallal - Boston University
Dylan Chen - Boston University
Sophie Lamberg - Boston University
Sophie Landa - Boston University
Serena Glik - Boston University
Elena Sannicandro - Boston University
Emma Ha - Boston University
Liam Maor - Boston University
Avi Stahl - Brown University
Elle Lee - Brown University
Madeleine Kang - Bryn Mawr College
Joseph Pappalardo - Bucknell University
Jacqueline Goldberg - Bucknell University
Sophia Samios - Bucknell University
Grant Shigekawa - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Neil Sriram - California Institute of Technology
Derrick Kuo - Carnegie Mellon University
Grace Wu - Carnegie Mellon University
Lucas Yao - Case Western Reserve University
Victoria Rodriguez Lecuona - Case Western Reserve University
Jason Ling - Case Western Reserve University
Henry Sperling - Clemson University
Alexander Olivieri - Colby College
Gil Krausz - Colby College
Ava Goldberg - Colgate University
Alexandra Israel - Colgate University
Amber Coffey - College of Charleston
Madison O'Grady - College of the Holy Cross
Tavish MacMillan - Colorado College
Manuel Trelles - Columbia University
Kevin Dong - Columbia University
Santiago Trelles - Columbia University
Gavin Tieng - Columbia University
Iain Pymm - Connecticut College
Lucy Glik - Cornell University
Max Spencer - Cornell University
Esha Mehta - Cornell University
Nathan Tao - Cornell University
Matt Ben-Gera - Cornell University
Arun Nayakkar - Cornell University
Philip Chadie - Cornell University
Iliriana Ramsey - Cornell University
Audrey Li - Cornell University
Talia Arovas - Cornell University
Adrian Wang - Cornell University
Matthew Im - Cornell University
Natalie Nudelman - Cornell University
Isabella Knudsen - Cornell University
Liya Chu - Cornell University
Jack Levin - Cornell University
Jerry Jin - Cornell University
Mateo Polak - Dartmouth College
Sheryl Lu - Drexel University
Zachary Rechtschaffen - Drexel University
Ella Hurwitz - Drexel University
Justin Zhang - Duke University
Joyce Liu - Duke University
Blakely Sapirstein - Elon University
Javin Lewis - Elon University
Lucy Forest - Elon University
Freddie Whitman - Emerson College
Simon Conway - Emory University
Julian Brenner - Emory University
Matthew Hirsch - Emory University
Amanda Gorrin - Emory University
Katie Mikhailov - Emory University
Sophie Blieden - Emory University
Charlie Rich - Emory University
Leia Patel - Emory University
Paige Walker - Fairfield University
Isabella Marini - Fairfield University
Luca Trabalzini - Farmingdale State College
Harry Brass - Florida State University
Sami Tait - Fordham University
Richard Lohse - Fordham University
Jason Xie - Fordham University
Colin Brennan - Franklin & Marshall College
Andrew Mandel - George Washington University
Maya Shetty - George Washington University
Rory Winston - Georgia Institute of Technology
Orson Hong - Grinnell College
Emma Lerner - Hamilton College
Julia Kristol - Harvard University
Max Yu - Harvard University
Nicholas Steggall - High Point University
Linda Zhang - Imperial College London
Anish Mehta - Johns Hopkins University
Julius Popowich - Lafayette College
Isabelle Hellman - Lafayette College
Andre Duval - Lehigh University
Aidan Dunsky - Lehigh University
Sam Keyser - Lehigh University
Maria Roberts - Lehigh University
Max Liebowitz - Lehigh University
Aaron Gans - Lehigh University
Arianna Feinstein - Lehigh University
Samantha Schneider - Lehigh University
Grace Henry - Lehigh University
Maya Kossakowski - Lehigh University
Sam Weston - Lehigh University
Asher Millman - Louisiana State University
Emma Bedil - Loyola Marymount University
Luis Felipe Eduardo Llosa Monteza - Luiss Università
Isaac Leo Cohen - McDaniel College
Tessa Leroy - McGill University
Alex Carter - McGill University
Hannah Khang - Michigan State University
Rebecca Shalmi - Michigan State University
Annelise Mantzouris - Michigan State University
Evan Goldoff - Michigan State University
Evie Schiff - Mount Holyoke College
Emily Baron - Mount Saint Mary College
Ariana Chung - New York University
Meera Chari - New York University
Isabel Zhao Xie - New York University
Cameron Hersly - New York University
Mia Bornstein - New York University
Benjamin Xiao - New York University
Uma Scher - New York University
Landon Kesti - New York University
Shannen Hosman - New York University
Yuhan Cruz - New York University
Zirui Zhou - New York University
Dylan Pai - New York University
Hila Savir - New York University
Hayden Fung - New York University
Arbri Gjyriqi - New York University
Sam Broff - New York University
Alba Cakani - New York University
David Zhang - New York University
Robert Peng - New York University
Lia Slater - Northeastern University
Maya O'Doherty - Northeastern University
Layla Tan - Northeastern University
Rune Coulson - Northwestern University
Dean Santelia - Pace University
Parker Lyn - Pennsylvania State University
Lilly DeRobertis - Pennsylvania State University
Grace Varriale - Providence College
Ethan Finger - Purdue University
Leo Pettinelli - Purdue University
Devin Topkara - Purdue University
Graham Fielding - Purdue University
Theodore Bryson - Purdue University
Riley Boake - Queen's University
Noah Ng - Rice University
Jay Hove - Rice University
Zoe Winston - Rice University
Benjamin Cukierman - Rice University
Matthew Del Guercio - Sacred Heart University
Nicole Pierro - San Diego State University
Michelle Lerner - Skidmore College
Cianna Amicucci - Southern Methodist University
Alex Krupkin - Southern Methodist University
Sophie Lammer - Stony Brook University
Tessa Franco - SUNY Cortland
Kodi Abdurashidov - Syracuse University
Nittsa Rai - Syracuse University
Logan Sellinger - Syracuse University
Lily Pillette - Syracuse University
Sophia Kahan - Syracuse University
Chloe Shapiro - Syracuse University
Samara Feuerstein - Syracuse University
Skylar Katz - Syracuse University
Mia De Genaro - Syracuse University
Lily Gordon - Syracuse University
Toma Hanao - Temple University
Maddie Wilson - Texas Christian University
Chase Timberger - Texas Christian University
PJ Rosenthal - The New School - Parsons
Tyler Hogan - The Ohio State University
Summer Eichel - The Ohio State University
Rafael Avi Malka - The Ohio State University
Andrew Roseman - The Ohio State University
Sammy Goldstein - The Ohio State University
Phoebe Meizlik - The Ohio State University
Carrie Ho - Tufts University
Spencer Goldfarb - Tulane University
Scarlett Dorr - Tulane University
Hugo Gueler - Tulane University
Jacob Friedland - Tulane University
Cary Haftel - Tulane University
Ian Kattan - Tulane University
Leah Brown - Tulane University
Galen Cudney - Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Jalene Johnson - University at Albany
Jazlene Johnson - University at Albany
Shaback Jidda - University at Albany
Ayman Adams - University at Albany
Konrad Marracino - University at Buffalo
Denise Murataj - University at Buffalo
Emma Steggall - University of Arizona
Daniel Kuyumjian - University of British Columbia
Samina Malik - University of California San Diego
Nick Faraco - University of Chicago
Lillian Liu - University of Chicago
Nicholas Apessos - University of Chicago
Reece Schneider - University of Colorado Boulder
Mia Landa - University of Colorado Boulder
Ben Cheikin - University of Colorado Boulder
Jack Gettinger - University of Colorado Boulder
Noah Lerner - University of Colorado Boulder
Julia Artes - University of Connecticut
Simon Mazel - University of Delaware
Lexie Litofsky - University of Delaware
Maddy Duignan - University of Delaware
Salma Sherrell - University of Edinburgh
Jonathan Mullin - University of Florida
Mikey Steuerman - University of Florida
Ethan Isak - University of Florida
Dia Mody - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sam Keusch - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Matthew Glassman - University of Maryland
Gia Asen - University of Maryland
Abbie Wechsler - University of Maryland
Chloe Powell - University of Maryland
Ella Trager - University of Maryland
Laura Chesnut - University of Maryland
Ava Rapaport - University of Miami
Kate O'Connell - University of Miami
Ellen Loktik - University of Miami
Dylan Tuchman - University of Miami
Kei Hornbach - University of Miami
Tia Mukamal - University of Michigan
Claudia Gelblum - University of Michigan
Gracie Liebman - University of Michigan
Catherine Zhang - University of Michigan
Akif Üstün - University of Michigan
Daniel Zhu - University of Michigan
Alejandro Azpiazu-Cabassa - University of Michigan
Ben Dinkin - University of Michigan
Isabela Braga Figueiredo - University of Michigan
Rocío Álava Marino - University of Michigan
Siri Polepalle - University of Michigan
Neely Mannor - University of Michigan
Rohan Sehgal - University of Michigan
Connor Meschewski - University of Michigan
Nayat Rai - University of Michigan
Max Fenton - University of Michigan
Gavin Wellen - University of Michigan
Ollie Kaiden - University of Michigan
Maya Rabinovich - University of Michigan
Hunter Polatsch - University of Michigan
Matthew Nussbaum - University of Michigan
Arielle Zaitchik - University of Michigan
Vanessa Karp - University of Michigan
Sarah Kung - University of Notre Dame
Chen Lei - University of Oxford
Kate Simpson - University of Oxford
Jalyn Ryu - University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Dedianous - University of Pennsylvania
Olivia Bercun - University of Pennsylvania
Chase Kantor - University of Pennsylvania
Elin Lee - University of Pittsburgh
Tristan Fourgoux - University of Richmond
Ben Chase - University of Rochester
Stella Van Arsdale - University of Rochester
Faye O'Gorman - University of Scranton
Ellie Greenspan - University of Southern California
Remy Weinberg - University of Southern California
Caterina DeCataldo - University of St. Andrews
Martin Cengotitabengoa - University of St. Andrews
Arjun Benderson - University of St. Andrews
Jasper Meilman - University of St. Andrews
Leo Chavis - University of Texas at Austin
Alexa Galante - University of Texas at Austin
Joanna Schutzer - University of Texas at Austin
Jacob Kashanian - University of Texas at Austin
Juliette Gross - University of Texas at Austin
Aidan Feldgoise - University of Texas at Austin
Lindsey Frank - University of Texas at Austin
Zachary Kirschner - University of Texas at Austin
Ryan Camhi - University of Texas at Austin
Leo Green - University of Texas at Austin
Stella Berry - University of Texas at Austin
Sienna Besikof - University of Texas at Austin
Fallon Krane - University of Texas at Austin
Kojiro Hirata - University of Toronto
Owen Hurwitz - University of Vermont
Max Kalashian - University of Vermont
Gus Gallo - University of Vermont
Sabrina Goodman - University of Vermont
Matthew Zoland - University of Wisconsin
Cyrus Saeed - University of Wisconsin
Eli Curtis - University of Wisconsin
Stevie Rosenberg - University of Wisconsin
Sophia Black - University of Wisconsin
Daniel Pantchev - Vanderbilt University
Nico Brenner - Vanderbilt University
Alexis Levine - Vanderbilt University
Dylan Lemberg - Vanderbilt University
Noah Kent - Vanderbilt University
Julia Wu-Oswald - Vassar College
Jake Saxon - Villanova University
Natalie Diaz - Villanova University
Bret Hole - Virginia Tech
Max Gasthalter - Wake Forest University
Brody Handwerger - Wake Forest University
Noam Pollack - Wake Forest University
Cami Culang - Wake Forest University
Jake Menell - Washington University in St. Louis
Melanie Aman - Washington University in St. Louis
Sophie Weisbrod - Washington University in St. Louis
Olivia Abramowitz - Washington University in St. Louis
Sofia Corriggio - Wellesley College
Sabrina Anders - Wellesley College
Drew Kaplan - William & Mary
Jack Sheridan - William & Mary
Charlie Gantcher - William & Mary
Zachary Weinberg - William & Mary
Shiven Sood - Williams College
Kieran Lee - Williams College
Kevin Han - Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Alina Yang - Yale University
Ravi Vora - Yale University
Sonja Xie - Yale University
Peter Lin - Yale University
Alexander Sharp - Yale University
Scarsdale Democrats Support Tom DiNapoli for NYS Comptroller
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(The following letter was written by Alissa Baum and Myra Saul, Co-Chairs, Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee)
To the Editor:
Primary Alert! Scarsdale Democrats will be asked to vote for only one office in the upcoming June 23rd primary. That office is New York State Comptroller. The state Democratic Party nominating convention endorsed the incumbent, Tom DiNapoli. In our personal capacities, we, as co-chairs of the Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee, endorse the reelection of Tom DiNapoli as NYS Comptroller.
DiNapoli has served as NYS Comptroller, New York’s chief fiscal officer, since 2007 where he has been responsible for managing the NYS Retirement Fund, administering the NYS State retirement system and the New York State 529 Programs and protecting taxpayer funds by uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse.
During his tenure, DiNapoli has managed one of the largest pension funds in the country. He has protected retirees’ pensions by ensuring that it is one of the best-funded public pensions and that it has maintained strong market performance even during periods of economic downturn. Recently, because the pension fund holds significant Con Edison stock, DiNapoli attempted to reign in the compensation of its CEO by voting against a proposed compensation package brought before shareholders. The CEO’s compensation package passed over his objection, but DiNapoli made a strong statement that regulated utility companies should have tighter pay practices while New Yorkers are facing an affordability crisis.
Similarly, in his role as the state’s fiscal watchdog, DiNapoli has protected all New Yorkers by making sure that government uses taxpayer funds appropriately. He has audited local governments, state agencies, state contracts, and public authorities to identify waste and improper spending as well as to pursue cases involving fraud and corruption. One recent audit of the state’s Medicaid program found that the state may have wasted over $2.6 billion in covering the Medicaid costs of people who live out-of-state.
Finally, DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds already returns $2 million a day to their rightful owners — more than any other state. However, that number is set to increase with his new Expedited Payment Program. This program uses data to safely and automatically send out money to their rightful owners. After successfully returning over $48 million, just with checks of $250 and under, DiNapoli is expanding the program to include checks of $5,000 and under.
Prior to becoming Comptroller, DiNapoli served for 10 terms in the New York State Assembly representing the 16th district in Nassau County.
Tom DiNapoli has a proven track record of strong fiscal oversight, and we urge Democrats to vote for him in the June Primary Election.
Early Voting begins on June 13 and runs through June 21 at the following times and locations: . Primary Election Day is June 23, and you can find your designated polling place here.
Respectfully,
Alissa Baum and Myra Saul, Co-Chairs, Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee
Over 1,000 People Turn Out to Celebrate Scarsdale's 325th Birthday
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Though the nation will be 250 years old on July 4th, Scarsdale Village celebrated an even bigger birthday on Sunday May 31, when over 1,000 people turned out to celebrate the Village’s 325th birthday.
The party was called for 9:30 am and just two hours in, the free Scarsdale coloring books were gone. Families came to the Village to climb into the fire trucks, have their faces painted, decorate cupcakes, play arcade games and do crafts including making a 325th picture frame and planting Scarsdale wildflowers. A DJ spun tunes to accompany the large outdoor party in Chase Park.
Village organizations including the Volunteer Firefighters, the JCC of Mid-Westchester and others were also on hand.
The Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) helped to organize the event – which coincided with the weekly farmer’s market. This week, the empanada vendor said he sold a record 425 empanadas -- and the cookie vendor broke their all-time sales record as well. Samantha Reemer, who heads up the SBA said, "The Scarsdale Business Alliance was honored to help bring this milestone celebration to life. Welcoming over 1,000 residents to downtown Scarsdale highlighted not only our community’s rich 325-year history, but also the tremendous energy, pride, and sense of connection that define Scarsdale today. This event was a true community-wide effort, and its success reflects the dedication of countless volunteers, organizations, local businesses and local leaders."
The new Scarsdale Flag, which was the result of a flag design contest, was unfurled on the flagpole to mark the event. The design was the results of a collaboration between mother-son team Ling Zhu and Entong Deng.
Dara Gruenberg, Sarah Bell, Samantha Reemer and Dena Seltzer.Deputy Village Manager Dara Gruenberg said, “Seeing more than 1,000 residents gather to celebrate Scarsdale’s 325th anniversary was truly special. The joy, energy, and community spirit on display throughout the day were a wonderful reminder of what makes Scarsdale 
Mayor Justin Arest with his wife Allison and the First Dogsuch a fabulous place to call home. Thank you to the Village Manager’s Office, the Scarsdale Business Alliance, Scarsdale’s Arts and Human Relations Councils, and SNAP for organizing and running an event that brought generations of residents together to celebrate our shared history and community.”
Memorial Day Parade in Scarsdale Cancelled Due to Weather
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This in from the Village of Scarsdale:
"Due to a strong chance of rain during the ceremony, the Village of Scarsdale has canceled this year’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
While we are disappointed we cannot gather for this important tradition, Memorial Day remains a solemn opportunity to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We encourage all residents to take a moment on Memorial Day to reflect on their sacrifice.
When circumstances prevent us from holding our Memorial Day Parade, it is our practice to hold a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony later in the year, so that we may still come together as a community to honor those who served. We look forward to that occasion.
We thank our veterans, participating organizations including Scarsdale American Legion Post 52, volunteers, staff, public safety personnel, and residents for their understanding and continued support."
