Photo Opps from Westchester Reform Temple's 70th and the Scarsdale Library
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On Thursday, May 9th over 500 congregants came together at Westchester Reform Temple for their 70th year anniversary celebration! There were broadway songs, reflections on the history of the congregation and the clergy and food and drink for all.
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Art Exhibit at the Scarsdale Public Library
Don’t stop by the library if you’re hungry this month. Why? Because there’s a tempting display of paintings of donuts, ice cream sundaes, oreos and cheesecake both inside and outside the Scott Room that will make your stomach growl. The delectable show of the work of Beverly Shipko is up from now until May 22 and it’s not to be missed.
We asked Shipko for some insight into her work and here is what she shared: “Food tells a story - about our culture, our socioeconomic class, and often our identities. We gather around food for meals, for social interaction, to celebrate and to connect to our community and spirituality. Art centering around food does the same thing. It tells a story. What we see or eat is as important as what we don’t eat. You know the phrase: you are what you eat? Well, you also are what you paint.”
Shipko said she draws inspiration from Dutch still life life and contemporary painters, especially Wayne Thiebaud who painted food for decades and of course, Andy Warhol.”
See more of her work at the library and buy your own at www.beverlyshipko.com.
Post Tributes to Your Grads in the Scarsdale10583 Graduation Edition
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This year, Scarsdale10583 will produce a special graduation issue covering all end of year activities: including prom, academic awards, senior transition day, moving up ceremonies from the five elementary schools and of course, the Scarsdale High School Graduation. We invite you to be a part of it by posting a tribute to your graduate - whether they are moving up from fifth grade, graduating from high school, college or graduate school. Details are below: To book your space and get answers to your questions, contact Sharon Higgins at sharonshiggins@gmail.com or call her at 914-261-8668. She can also help you with your artwork.
We look forward to covering all these wonderful events and making you a part of the celebration!
A New President for the Scarsdale Woman's Club
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Newly elected Scarsdale Woman's Club President Vivian Menna, right, receives the gavel from her Sprague Road neighbor, outgoing president Gini Silberberg. The woman's club elected a new boardof directors April 10.
Photo Credit: Julie Van Benthuysen
Scarsdale Lax Now at 6-5 After Defeating White Plains
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The SHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse team started the season with high hopes for matching their record for the past two years when they secured the regional titles. But for now, this year’s results are mixed and time will tell how the season ends up. On Wednesday, May 1 they added another win to their 5-5-record when they met the White Plains Tigers at home.
The team’s dominant players include Senior Captain, #25 Rhett Needleman who is one of the best scorers on the team. Additionally, #24 Tommy Iasiello is one of the most versatile players who can both score, assist, and take faceoffs.
The first quarter began with a back-and-forth battle between the two teams. White Plains was first to score, but Needleman quickly made the score 1 to 1. This same situation repeated itself when White Plains scored and Needleman tied it up once again. However, the tables turned when the Tigers scored two consecutive goals. While goalie #30 Nick Ebner-Borst had some great saves, the Tigers had too many opportunities and ended the quarter leading the Raiders 4 to 2.
The mistakes of the first quarter were clearly recognized by the players and coaches and in the second quarter, the Raiders began to take control. Midfielder, #23 Harry Wolf was able to shorten the Tiger’s lead with a goal and Needleman achieved a hat-trick to tie the game. White Plains then regained the lead toward the end of the second quarter, but the Raiders were quick to respond. Face-off taker, Tommy Iasiello evened up the score once again and then sophomore, #22 Colin Brennan scored and gave the Raiders the lead.
The half ended with a score of 6-6 due to a later goal by White Plains. At this point, it seemed that the teams were evenly matched and it was going to come down to who wanted the win more. The question was who was going to rise to the occasion.
Scarsdale was in absolute control during the third quarter on both sides. Defensively, Ebner-Borst had multiple clutch saves to prevent White Plains from scoring any goals. Additionally, the defenders and midfielders did a great job of making sure the Tigers didn’t get too far on offense. On the offense end, the Raiders were led by Senior Captain, #15 Trevor Knopp who had three straight goals to put the Raiders up 9-6. This was the turning point where it was clear that Scarsdale was the more dominant team.
Like the third, the fourth quarter consisted of control by the Raiders. Senior Attacker, #5 Jared Hoffman scored two consecutive goals to make the score 11-6. While White Plains scored their first goal of the half in the fourth, it was too little too late and Iasiello was able to quickly score right after the Tigers. Therefore, the final score was a victory for the Raiders: 12-7.
It’s also worth mentioning some of the other game stats. Specifically, Knopp, Hoffman, Iasiello, and Midfielder, #9 Anders Burrows each had 2 assists. Additionally, Needleman and Midfielder, #2 Leo Wetzstein each had 1 assist. Ebner-Borst had a total of 12 saves throughout the game and Iasiello won 12 out of the 20 faceoffs he attempted.
The Raiders are now 6-5 and will continue to play at home against Rye on May 7th at 4:30 pm.
New Village Board Takes Its Place on the Dais
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Top Row (Left to Right): Sameer Ahuja, Ken Mazer, Jeremy Gans, Jeremy Wise, Bottom Row (Left to Right): Dara Gruenberg, Justin Arest and Karen BrewMayor Justin Arest welcomed the new Village Board to a new year. The dais now includes Jeremy Wise who was voted into office on March 19.
Arest announced priorities for the coming year including traffic safety, the renovation of the Scarsdale Pool, an evaluation of Scarsdale’s parks and fields and stormwater remediation. The Village is now three months into a six month building moratorium and Arest said that the Village would announce some public hearings on proposed code changes by the end of the month.
The Mayor then announced a long list of appointments for committees and boards and councils that you can see on the Village website.
Trustee Dara Gruenberg was named Deputy Mayor, replacing Randy Whitestone who completed his term of office.
Jordan Copeland was named Village Historian and Leslie Chang as Associate Village Historian.
Trustees Dara Gruenberg and Karen Brew will serve as marriage officers.
Thomas Giuffra will serve as the Associate Village Justice.
Since the Board passed a resolution ending term limits for some of the Village Boards, many who had previously served were reappointed.
Here are a few highlights:
Jack Miller was appointed to the Committee for Historic Preservation which will be chaired by Kevin Reed. Lauren Bender, Meredith Kent, and Talaiya Safdar, Jonathan Lerner and Kevin Reed were reappointed to the committee.
John Clapp was reappointed to Chair the Planning Board and Lynn Brooks Avni was appointed to the Planning Board.
Brad Cetron was reappointed to the Board of Architectural Review and will serve as Chair. Raul Mayta, Tamara Zgonjamim-Li were reappointed, Marsha Morton was newly appointed and Randi Culang and Leslie Shearer were appointed to be alternates.
Jeff Watiker was reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and will serve as Chair. Michael Kass will be an alternate.
See the balance of the appointments here:
In other news, the first Farmer’s Market of the season will be held in Scarsdale Village on Mother’s Day, Sunday 
May 12, 2024.
The Scarsdale Public Library will stay open late from 9 pm – 11 pm for Senior Finals Study Nights on Tuesday night April 16 and Wednesday night 17.
The community is invited to participate in a community read of Sticks and Stones by Emily Bazelon. A discussion lead by Valerie Abrams will be held on Zoom On Tuesday April 30 at 7 pm. Sign up here.
A film on the History of the Bronx River will be shown at the Girl Scout house at 11 on Friday April 12, 2024 in an event hosted for Scarsdale seniors.
