Scarsdale Honors Veterans on a Blustery November Day
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Scarsdale honored veterans past and present at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Boniface Circle in Scarsdale on the morning of November 11, 2025. A blast of wintery weather chilled the crowd of veterans, village managers, elected officials, police, firefighters, scouts, and onlookers.
Boy and Girl Scouts provided hot coffee and bagels and assisted in the flag raising and laying of wreaths at the memorial.
The event was led by Deputy Village Manager Stephen Shallo, with a benediction from Minister Kelly Rogers and remarks from Dominic A. Morelli, Commander, Scarsdale Post 52.
The Scarsdale Fire and Police Honor Guard opened and closed the event.
Here are remarks from Trustee Ken Mazer
Good morning and welcome. I’m Ken Mazer, a member of the Village Board of Trustees. Today we gather to honor and celebrate all the men and women who served in uniform to protect our nation, our future, and our commitment to freedom and democracy around the world.
A great number paid the ultimate price, including many in Scarsdale - their names are listed in the 2 memorials in our village. Sometimes when I’m in the village center, I’ll stroll by pondering the plaques right here listing the 82 Scarsdale residents who gave their lives battling back the terrors that threatened our way of life during World War II. Who were they? What were they thinking in their last minutes of battle? How did their families manage to carry on? How did the casualties impact a Scarsdale community that’s much smaller than today? What would have become of them had they survived? Thinking about these men, in this way, makes their sacrifice and their courage more present, more fresh, and more appreciated, as if it all had just happened.
Of course, most men and women survive their service, from peacetime and battle, but they still endure their own burdens, from the tedious to the unimaginable, as they serve a cause greater than their own.
Together all these brave souls have committed themselves to make our lives - here, now, today - freer and safer just as our founding fathers had hoped when our nation was born almost 250 years ago.
I think this is the context we must never forget when we navigate today’s polarized political climate. It is more than our veterans having just preserved a country where we can speak our mind and our differences. It’s that fundamentally regardless of whatever sets us apart - ethnicity, income, political ideology or religion - deep down we share the same fundamental values that our veterans fought for and that make the US the only country where we would ever want to live and raise our children.
It’s with deep gratitude, channeling all of Scarsdale, that I say "May God bless our veterans.”
Photos by Jordan Copeland
Four from Scarsdale Cross the Finish Line
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Emily MichaelsAmong the 59,226 runners in the NYC Marathon on November 2, 2025 were some athletes with roots in Scarsdale. We reached out to a few of these runners and got their impressions of the 26 mile race. If you ran, please send your photo and a few thoughts to scarsdalecomments@gmail.com.
Emily Michaels, SHS Class of 2010
This year marked my fifth New York City Marathon and my seventh overall marathon. I can truly say that there is no marathon quite like New York!
I went into the day with an aggressive time goal, but as I smiled my way through the roaring crowds of Brooklyn, I quickly realized that I wanted to simply enjoy the day and take in every second. Even having run NYC four times before, I was shocked by how loud and full the crowds were throughout the entire course. While it wasn't a personal best time, it was another amazing experience, made extra special by having my family and friends show up to support me across the miles. I will definitely be back!
Halle Mizrahi, SHS Class of 2010
A friend told me the following as I set out to run this race: run the first third with your head - don’t go out too fast, be diligent, be focused. Run the second third with your legs - let your training do the work. Run the last third with your heart - your determination and spirit will get you across that finish line. I truly felt this when running this past Sunday. This race will teach you a lot if you let it. It will teach you humility and fearlessness. It will break you down but the crowds cheering your name will build you back up. Most importantly, it will teach you to believe in yourself. 
Halle Mizrahi
I had the most incredible time surrounded by family and friends and though I won’t do it again, I am so grateful for this day and what I was able to accomplish!”
Eric Spielsinger, SHS Class of 2007 and Daniel Spielsinger, SHS Class of 2011
Eric and his brother Daniel Spielsinger ran their first marathon together. Eric travelled from the Dominican Republic to run in the race. They held hands as they crossed the finish line.
Daniel said, “It was an honor to run our first marathon together, pushing each other to the finish. We’ve caught the marathon bug and we know this won’t be our last.
Eric said, “It was our first so we were quite conservative and will come back with a vengeance.”
Eric and Daniel Spielsinger
2025 Halloween Window Painting Winners
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The Scarsdale Recreation Department announced the winners of the Halloween Window Painting contest that took place on Sunday October 19. 2025.
Though these are the paintings that were recognized, there are many colorful works decorating the windows of the Village. Take a walk today and see the work before it’s washed off the windows.
The Rec Department reported that there wer 330 participants, painting retail windows In downtown Scarsdale, the Five Corners, the Golden Horshoe, Scarsdale Avenue, and Garth Road
It was a celebration of creativity and Halloween spirit across all grades.
Here's the list of some notable work:
Also see photos of the young artists at work here.
The Grand Prize Winner was Isabella Alfonso – take a look at her skeleton at top.
3rd Grade – Individual 
■ 1st: Alicia Con
■ 2nd: Lucas Ding
■ 3rd: Simon Sokoloff
■ Most Comical: Louis Mermelstein
■ Honorable Mentions: Sophie Golden, Julia Scaramuzza
3rd Grade – Pairs
■ 1st: Isla Sucher-Jacobson & Georgina Murphy
■ 2nd: Noa Stein & Joelle Burk
■ 3rd: Evelyn Saltman & Julia Glick
■ Most Comical: Taylor Smith & Chloe Sternman
■ Honorable Mentions: Sydney Kitain & Isabella Miller, Thomas & Noah Segal
4th Grade – Individual
■1st: Camila Schiavinato
■ 2nd: Beatriz Simmons
■ 3rd: Rebecca Stone
■ Most Comical: Isabella Boboila
■ Honorable Mentions: Quinn Gianiny, Ariya Katdare, Maia Saperia
4th Grade – Pairs
■ 1st: Supeng Li & Maiyi Li
■ 2nd: Skylar Bass & Jordan Kollenscher
■ 3rd: Amelia Dou & Jolie Klaperman
■ Most Comical: Julio Vega & Mehmet Kaan Hacioglu
■ Honorable Mentions: Camila Barria & Ellie Byun, Sloane Barrow & Eliza Strauss, Thea Scarpelli & Laila Kingfield
5th & 6th Grade – Individual
■ 1st: Lucia Con
■ 2nd: Leila Capossela
■ 3rd: Celine Smith
■ Most Comical: Sato Natsuyama
■ Honorable Mentions: Heidi Gochev, Arden Jiang, Chloe Kim, Ava Rollend, Nicole Shum, Alienor Silvestro,
Natlie Stelzer, Chloe Jiayu Zhu, Mary Nietupski
5th & 6th Grade – Pairs
■ 1st: Ashlyn Che & Alta Mistry
■ 2nd: Olivia Asnis & Karla Ferastraoaru
■ 3rd: Marley Mayta-Sebastian & Nura Kovacic
■ Most Comical: Vivienne Lemle & Kaitlyn Earthy
■ Honorable Mentions: Freya Sontag & Anna Schwartz, Ella & Milena Papale,
Hileana Klatsky & Pia Martinez, Avery Greebel & Alivia Arbeter, Simran Dhiman & Olivia Matrullo
7th & 8th Grade – Individual
■ 1st: Amy Yu
■ 2nd: Elena Streche
■ 3rd: Jessica Li
■ Most Comical: Jacob Reiber
■ Honorable Mentions: Eliana Maxwell, Amelia Bolz
7th & 8th Grade – Pairs
■ 1st: Grace Bongiorno-Horne & Abigail Krauss
■ 2nd: Evelyn Goldberg & Laila Rahmani
■ 3rd: Emma Freundlich & Valentina Quiroz
■ Most Comical: Phoebe Chesler & Maya Lall
■ Honorable Mentions: Lily Harrison & Zoe Klurfeld, Irene Etlinger & Acacia Shen,
Leela Choudary & Vivian Elkhatib
9th & 10th Grade – Individual
■ 1st: Sophie Luo
■ 2nd: Eden Rieber
■ 3rd: Mia Lundy
■ Honorable Mention: Suzu Natsuyama
9th & 10th Grade – Pairs
■ 1st: Jiya Choudary & Talia Camhi
■ Most Comical: Jiya Choudary & Talia Camhi
Scarsdale Girls Volleyball Team Fights Hard Against Byram Hills
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Juniors Ava Pappalardo (12) and Pearl Coffey (22) celebrate after winning a key point.The Scarsdale High Girls Volleyball Team faced Byram Hills on Friday, October 9, at Byram Hills High School in Armonk. The Raiders battled hard throughout the match, keeping the final two sets close after a slow start, but the Bobcats ultimately came out on top, winning 3–0. The Raiders next play Mount Vernon at home on Tuesday at Scarsdale High School.
Photos by Dave Taber of Shots of the Game
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Senior captain Emily Baron (5) rises high for a spike attempt.
Sophomore Lily Huang (8) focuses on her set shot.
Junior Louisa Capellini (7) tracks the ball to keep it in play.
Junior Louisa Capellini (7) tracks the ball to keep it in play.
Sophomore Lily Huang (8) reaches to save a ball near the back line.
Senior captain Emily Baron (5) reacts quickly to keep the rally going.
Junior Ava Pappalardo (12) prepares for a spike.
Junior Nell Rompala (31) bumps a return of serve.
Sophomore Lily Huang (8) sets as senior Riley Boake (13) approaches for an attack.
Scarsdale Girl Scouts Chat with Congressman Latimer
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On September 28. 2025, Girl Scout Troop #2688 hosted a talkback with Congressman George Latimer and asked questions about local and federal affairs. The girls engaged the Congressman in areas including: revised tariff regulations; ICE initiatives nationwide; the future of the environment and how to protect the county from deregulation.
It was an engaging and empowering evening. The girls created a special thank you gift for Congressman Latimer with items that picturing inspiring phrases including a Juliette Gordon Lowe commemorative coin.
