Scoop the Poop
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This letter was sent to Scarsdale10583 by an irate Fox Meadow resident: Dear Editor: Here is a picture of dog feces left on my property. Everyday, in fact several times a day, I find feces on my lawn. I cannot believe the amount of dog poop that is left on my lawn. Today alone, seven poops were left on my lawn. The people who let their dogs go on my lawn without cleaning up after them are the reason why dog owners are sometimes treated with animosity. Shame on them.
I own a dog. I love dogs. Good neighbors scoop their dogs poop.
Cathy
Brite Avenue
Fox Meadow
Good News for Goose Lovers
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Animal rights advocates have prevailed in Scarsdale. At Mayor Flisser's final Village Board meeting on Wednesday March 27 she fulfilled her promise to listen and respond to residents' views. Rather than kill the geese that have become a menace at Library Pond in Scarsdale, she changed course on the original plan to retain the USDA to euthanize the geese and instead directed Village staff to investigate other solutions. The Village Board of Trustees had previously passed a resolution to retain the USDA to exterminate the geese and reprocess their meat for human consumption.
However animal rights advocates flocked to Village Hall to object – some from Scarsdale and others from upstate, Rockland and Orange Counties and Long Island. Calling the USDA "contract killers, like thugs or the mafia," they urged the Village to consider other methods of moving the geese out of town. A wide variety of vendors -- with novel solutions to the problem -- appeared at Village Board meetings to vie for a contract with the Village to chase away the unwanted visitors. One proposed using a facsimile of a wolf called a "fearwolf" to frighten the geese away and another suggested that the village use his mechanical eagle and whistle to scare the geese out of the area.
In response to the public outcry, the Village cancelled the contract with the USDA and has now passed a resolution to hire 
Geesebusters from Northport L.I. to use their humane method of scaring the birds away. According to the company's website, they have "a natural, low cost" solution that uses an "animal scaring device" configured to look like a predatory three-dimensional eagle. The device turns in a "prey seeking" circular motion that is recognized by Canadian geese, seagulls and other problem birds as a real predator and causes them to flee the area. The company promises that "After a little conditioning, all nuisance birds will avoid the area, seeking safer grounds."
So if you see a large prey-seeking mechanical eagle at the pond – don't be frightened. It's not meant to scare you ... just the geese.
Rob Astorino Attends Fundraiser in Scarsdale
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County Executive Rob Astorino paid a visit to Scarsdale on Wednesday March 13 for the Scarsdale Republican Town Committee's 5th Annual Fundraiser. The event was held at Crossway Firehouse and attended by members of the Scarsdale High School Young Conservatives Club. Pictured here with Astortino are Scarsdale High School students Matt Mandel, Kate Rabin, and Ethan Shire.
Opening Soon?
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Is the commercial real estate market experiencing a bit of a comeback in town? Though there are still many empty storefronts in Scarsdale and Hartsdale, we noticed a few signs of hope and some exciting new developments.
First, the big news is that Lange's is expanding into the space previously occupied by the furrier next door. In this new area, Lange's will install a pizza oven and serve thin crust pizza as well as a host of other entrees for family-friendly dining. According to Tony, the new area will accommodate seating for 55-70 diners who can enjoy pasta, pizzas and a wide selection of entrees that will be served by waiters and waitresses. The restaurant will be open for dinner seven days a week and will welcome family, kids and casual diners.
Around the corner a new day spa is under construction at 46 East Parkway. Other than it's name, Spa 
Iris, we know little about them or what they will offer. If you have the scoop, please share it with your neighbors in the comments section below.
We also heard a rumor that spin studio Flywheel would be opening on Scarsdale Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Tumblebugs. But calls to Flywheel were not returned and when we visited the storefront we found no evidence that there was a tenant moving in.
Last, in Hartsdale, there will soon be yet another beauty outpost, joining Hartsdale Nails, Beauty Mania and Dare to be Bare. Construction is underway in Hartsdale in the space formerly occupied by Enrico's Bakery. The new spot will be called Salon Candis.
High School Holds International Fair After Delayed Start
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Despite a two-hour delay, on Friday March 8, Scarsdale High School held its annual international fair. The event took place in two parts -- an assembly featuring professional as well as high school performances followed by an international lunch prepared and served by students -- and was considered by students to be a success.
Looming over the fair this past week was the possibility of cancellation due to the winter storm that hit on Thursday and Friday. Originally the plan was to send half the student body to the first assembly and the other half to the second. However, because school began at 10, the administration only managed to fit in the assembly by eliminating the second performance and thus only half the school was able to attend. Because fifth period was not seriously shortened, all students were able to participate in the lunch.
The show featured acts from nations around the world including Korea, France, Ireland, 
China and India. Event hosts Chris D'Silva and Kunal Sahai began by introducing the fashion show, which featured students wearing the traditional attire from their nations and cultures. The next performance was by the French Club joined by French students from all different grades. The performance, organized annually by French Club advisor Laura Bell, was more serious this year than in past performances and featured a song celebrating children coming together from throughout the world. The next two performances continued the musical theme, with an Irish fiddle performance by Finbar Kantor and a clever Mandarin song performed by several students, titled "My Chinese is Not Good."
The following three performances featured dancing, beginning with a traditional Indian dance choreographed by Sayeef Alam and performed with three other classmates. A professional Chinese "mask changer" then took the stage, switching her mask four times, seemingly without touching her face during the course of her dance. The final performance, a humorous rendition of the wildly popular Korean song, "Gangnam Style" was widely considered the "fan favorite" of the day.
Following the assembly, students flocked to the cafeteria throughout fifth period for what many call their favorite lunch of the year. Dozens of flags from around the world adorned the cafeteria walls while tables were moved to the fringes of the rooms, each featuring a different cuisine. Among the options were tacos, Japanese sticky rice, Korean glass noodles, French crepes, Caribbean dishes and Chinese dumplings.
Check out a video of the performances here:
Written by Brian Solender with photos by Vicki Presser
