Greenburgh Police Offer Reward for Information About Hit and Run Driver
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Police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a hit and run driver who may have killed a Greenburgh man in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 9. Police are offering $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who hit Darryl Chung, age 23 on South Road in Greenburgh. His body was discovered in front of 57 South Road at 6 am on Tuesday June 9th. It is not clear when he was hit.
At 6 am on June 9, 2015 the Greenburgh police department received a 911 call from a passing motorist of a man down on South Road. Patrol units responded to the area and discovered Darryl Chung on the grassy area in front of 57 South Road. EMS units pronounced Mr. Chung deceased at the scene. Police are searching the area for a vehicle with possible front-end damage. Anyone with information concerning this investigation are asked to call the Greenburgh Police at (914) 989-1710 or the NYS Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS.
Fox Meadow Art Show and Tree Dedication
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Stormy skies didn't prevent the annual art show at Fox Meadow School on Saturday June 6th. Now in its twelfth year, the event showcases the artwork of Fox Meadow students from grades K-5. The school's first floor hallways were transformed into an art museum where several works by each child were displayed: From clay pinch pots, to stenciling, metal work, animal masks, bird sculptures and more. Students played music and sang during the art show, fourth graders held a bake and water sale to raise money for next year's fifth grade activities. 
Friends of the Scarsdale Parks together with the Mayor dedicated three heritage sugar maple trees that were planted in front of the school. According to Friends of the Scarsdale Parks (FOSP) co-President Madelaine Eppenstein, this is the third year of the FOSP's Heritage Tree Program, which includes the iconic White Oak at the Woman's Club and three giant Dawn Redwoods at the Scarsdale Library Pond. She thanked the Board of Architectural Review, Fox Meadow Principal Duncan Wilson, Fox Meadow art teacher Sara Faranda and Mayor Jon Mark, who read the official proclamation.
Photos by Segal Vora/ Text Margot Milberg and Madelaine Eppenstein
Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association and Scarsdale Police to Discuss Burglaries
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Due to recent burglaries in Scarsdale, particularly in the Fox Meadow area, the Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association will host a meeting with the Scarsdale Police Department to inform the public about burglary procedures. The meeting will feature Scarsdale Police Detective Sherry Albano, who will discuss how to prevent potential home intrusions, offer tips for safeguarding your home and tell you what to do if you witness to or the victim of a burglary. Detective Albano is the Youth Officer in the Scarsdale Police Department and has extensive experience with the Scarsdale Police. At the meeting, Detective Albano will answer questions and address residents' concerns.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm at the home of Janice and Ira Starr, 65 Church Lane, Scarsdale.
Refreshments and snacks will be served.
The Last of a Generation
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Maria Wanda Eysymontt died peacefully on May 18, 2015 at her home at 14 Reimer Road in Scarsdale, just three weeks short of her 101st birthday. She was born on June 8, 1914 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Before coming to America in 1945, Wanda first moved with her parents from Russia to Poland following the Russian Revolution. Wanda's formative years were spent in Warsaw, where she attended the University of Warsaw. She met and married George Anatol Eysymontt in 1934. They moved to London for his work, and then to Helsinki just before World War II. Their first child, son George, was born in Helsinki in 1939. As the Soviets invaded Finland, the Eysymontts relocated once again, this time to Stockholm, where they spent the war years.
The Eysymontts American life was one of welcome permanence. After settling in Scarsdale, New York in 1948, a daughter Olga was born in 1953. The Eysymontts remained in their home until their deaths. George Anatol passed away in 1991.
Wanda is survived by her children, George Eysymontt (Jocelyn) of St. Michaels, MD,
Olga Eysymontt of Altadena, CA, two grandchildren, Sasha (Liz) Eysymontt, and Nicholas Krogh, and two great- grand children, Owen and Naomi Eysymontt.
A family memorial was held at Holy Mount Cemetery in Tuckahoe, NY on May 21, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester. http://www.hospiceofwestchester.com
Propane Leak and Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Use
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Wednesday May 27: The Scarsdale Fire Department is investigating a leaking 500 gallon residential underground propane tank on Mayflower Road. They are being assisted by the Yonkers Fire Department Hazardous Materials team and several other area Fire Departments.
Traffic is restricted in the area of Colonial, Continental, Blackhawk and Mayflower Roads. Traffic on Mamaroneck Road in the vicinity of the Hutchinson River Parkway is heavier than normal. Electrical service in the immediate area of Colonial Acres has been shut down while the event is ongoing, and some neighboring homes have been evacuated.
Additional information regarding the event will be available from the Scarsdale Fire Department after the hazardous material situation has been resolved
Leaf Blower Ban:
The Village Of Scarsdale has ordered a ban of gas powered leaf blowers June 1 through September 30, due to noise restrictions. Village code 205-2 states, no person, firm, corporation or other entity shall use a gasoline-powered blower in the Village during this time period.
