Sidewalk Sale Draws a Crowd to Town
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The Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce annual sidewalk sale from July 28 -31 drew crowds to town to shop, mix and mingle. With sales starting on Thursday, the village was crowded with deal-seeking shoppers and people hoping to run into neighbors and friends. In addition to the retail stores other businesses participated at tables, offering plenty of free items to anyone visiting the different tents. The freebies included ice cream, ice water, key chains, pens, and water bottles. Stores sold their merchandise at significant discounts and attracted customers of all ages. The goods poured out into the streets, displayed in and on bins, baskets, tables, racks, and hanging displays, which turned the sidewalk into an upscale, colorful bazaar.
On Saturday, while others were shopping, families with young children enjoyed entertainment in Chase Park provided by Songs for Seeds, a company that offers music classes for children aged zero to six. Kids sang and danced along to the fun, upbeat, live music while parents relaxed in the shade. Meanwhile, The Scarsdale Fire Department allowed children to sit in the front seat of the fire truck and have their pictures taken. There was something for everyone at this bright and lively gathering and successful sidewalk sale.
Jason Wilson, who heads the Chamber of Commerce said, "The Chamber of Commerce of Scarsdale would like to thank the merchants that participated and the Scarsdale community for supporting our local merchants. We would also like to thank the Village of Scarsdale, Scarsdale Police Department and Scarsdale Fire Department for their support and participation.
Photos and text by Hannah Glickenhaus
Party in the Park Counters Heat with Cool Activities
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Balloon animals, cotton candy and live music combined to make the latest Party in the Park a hit for Scarsdale residents who attended last Friday in Chase Park.
This was the third of four Parties in the Park that the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department scheduled to hold this year as a fun event to bring the community together.
Residents sprawled on blankets and lawn chairs
around the park while young children chased each other on the grass and danced under the clear blue sky. A balloon artist dressed in a bright blue, yellow and red costume handed out balloon swords and dogs and two other vividly-clothed girls offered face painting and cotton candy. An ice cream truck stationed at the park's entrance, under the humid 88 degree sun, was a popular attraction.
In the center plaza of Chase Park, families listened to the Jay Prince Band perform live. Band leader Jay Prince and his touring musicians have performed at Scarsdale's Party in the Park before, and were well received. They played old and new hits, from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On," to Bruno Mars's "Uptown Funk."
Scarsdale resident Lonnie Klein, who has seen Jay Prince perform many times before, says, "He's timeless. Our kids love it. The music brings life and happiness... It shows his longevity and his relevance."
Paul Bizzaro, who was enjoying the festivities, said his favorite part about the party was "watching how much my kids enjoy the music and the free ice cream." The band packed up to leave after 8:00, but will be back in Chase Park on August 5 for the next Party in the Park. The band's saxophone player, Chris Eminizer, said "I think it's great. Lot of families, even hot dates," when asked about the party.
"I like that the families are coming out 
with the kids, interacting with them," said first-time visitor Giselle Fuentes. This Party in the Park seemed to be a success for new and returning revelers.
Photos and text by Adam Regenstreif
Village Asks for Your Feedback on LED Streetlights and Solar Panels
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This week, the Village is looking for your thoughts on LED streetlights and the presence of solar panels atop village homes.
First – the LED streetlights:
The Village LED Streetlight Pilot Program is underway with pilot LED streetlights installed in a number of locations throughout the Village. Pilot lights are installed on sections of White Plains (Post) Road, Heathcote Road, Mamaroneck Road, Tisdale Road. Two additional lights will be installed on Springdale Road later in July. Specific locations can be found on the maps below.
Village Managers want to know what residents think about the lights. Please send any comments or questions to LED@Scarsdale.com or drop off comments at Village Hall at the LED comment box located on the first floor counter.
This phase of the Pilot will continue for the next three months. Subject to the results of this phase of the Pilot, the following streets are being considered for an upgrade to LED streetlights: White Plains (Post) Road, Heathcote Road (Post Road to Five Corners), Mamaroneck Road and Weaver Street (note: some lights on Weaver Street have already been converted to LEDs - these lights are owned and were converted to LEDs by the City of New Rochelle).
In addition to these streets, locations with Town & Country Style post-top fixtures (see attached picture) are also being considered for an LED upgrade. These locations include parts of the Crane Berkeley and Secor Farms areas as well as a few other streets throughout the Village.
Solar Panels Facing the Street
The Board of Architectural Review has turned down several applications to install solar panels on the street-facing side of homes. In response, the Village's Board of Trustees requested that the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) look into a formal policy regarding this and other solar installation considerations.
Since street-facing panels are an aesthetic question and the CAC is seeking community input. They have created a very short survey that asks, among other question 'Should solar panels be installed on the street facing side of homes?' CAC Chair Lee Fischman has asked around on his own. Says Mr. Fischman, "I've heard some folks say no way, they're ugly, while others say a homeowner should be able to put anything on the front of his or her house. There's certainly no quorum as yet."
The CAC survey can be accessed here:
The CAC is also researching best practices to make applications easier and in the process has found several useful and interesting resources; these are assembled on the "Solar Central" section of the CAC's ever-expanding web page on Scarsdale.com.
Join the Old Scarsdale Neighborhood Association
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Judy Kerr, Mary Louise Perlman, Mayra Kirkendall-Rodriguez, and Sophia Mullen invite you to join the Old Scarsdale Neighborhood Association ("OSNA"). OSNA encompasses the homes within East Parkway, north side of Popham Road, west side of Post Road, and south side of Wayside Lane.
Neighborhood associations are an important way to build community, host fun family-oriented events, and stay informed about important and relevant neighborhood issues. Please write us at OSNA10583@gmail.com with your name, email, postal address, and phone number. We are planning to hold our first event this fall. We are also looking for volunteers to help in our effort to resuscitate OSNA, so please let us know if you can volunteer as an officer or to coordinate events. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Best regards,
Sophia Mullen, OSNA President
Scarsdale Concours Car Show to Return On October 2 for its Thirteenth Year
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Twelve years ago the town authorities did the unthinkable—they allowed half of Scarsdale village to be shutdown for Scarsdale's first car show. Back in 2003, two Scarsdale High School sophomores, Evan M. Cygler and Dennis O'Leary III, launched the Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance with the help of the Scarsdale Police Department and the enthusiastic approval of village officials and the rest is history.
Since then, the event has become one of the village's most popular annual spectator events. This year's show, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 will be a celebration marking thirteen consecutive years.
Expected to be on display for 2016 will be a spectacular array of Ferraris, Aston Martins, Packard's, Mercedes-Benz's, Porsches, Bentleys, Rolls-Royce's, Bugattis, Paganis and a host of other exceptional cars that span decades of automotive design.
Cygler and O'Leary developed the concept for the show when they were "car mad" third grade students at the Windward School in White Plains and launched the first Concours while students at Scarsdale High School. They said they originally created the show to be showcase both new and vintage cars while raising significant funds for local charities.
Since 2003 over $375,000 has been raised for local non-profits. Beneficiaries have included the United Way of Westchester, Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, the Kellner Family Pediatric Liver Disease Foundation, the Scarsdale Volunteer Firefighters, the Scarsdale Teen Center, the White Plains Hospital, Scarsdale/ Edgemont Family Counseling Center, the Windward School, the Scarsdale Historical Society and last year the Scarsdale Foundation, Scarsdale/Edgemont Family Counseling Center, and the Warrior & Family Assistance Fund.
Cygler and O'Leary have now graduated from the University of Arizona and Washington and Lee University respectively, and are both gainfully employed. Cygler is Director of Marketing at Miller Motor Cars in Greenwich, CT and O'Leary is with J. P. Morgan Chase. With Cygler and O'Leary unavailable in 2010 for management of the event, the Scarsdale Historical Society took control for one year. The event has now returned to its independent stature and is no longer officially affiliated with the society.
Cygler returned to the fold in 2011 and re-joined the board of the car show along with continuing board members Lucas Meyer, Ralph Della Cava, Gordan Rafajac, Shelley Krohnengold and new board members Lawrence Patrizio, Randy Cobian, Bob Pfister, and two father and son teams; Ira and Ben Hasson, and David and Sam Fried.
The biggest news for 2012 was Cygler's passing of the torch to two upcoming members of the board, both aged 14. Ben Hasson and Sam Fried, both newly appointed members of the board, received a special honor from Cygler in a dedication accompanying the awards ceremony as Cygler stepped down from his position as Founder and CEO of the Concours. This will ensure that the event will continue to thrive.
Along with Lawrence Patrizio and his son Daniel, the board has grown to include Richard Hubbell, Andrew Albert, Alex Forschner, and in keeping with tradition, father and son teams, Leif and Sidney Waller, Ken and Jonah Schneider, and another dedicated high school student, Jacob Goodman.
With these additions the Scarsdale Concours now has three father and son teams and a total of five local high school students on the Board of Directors. As the thirteenth annual event approaches, it is clear that the future of the Concours is in good hands.
The Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance Foundation Board of Directors for 2016
Andrew Albert
Alex Forschner
Jacob Goodman
Kevin Higgins
Richard Hubell
Shelley Krohnengold
Daniel Patrizio
Lawrence Patrizio
Gordan Rafajac
Ken Schneider
Jonah Schneider
Matt Spielman
Leif Waller
Sydney Waller
The Scarsdale Concours d'Elegance Foundation is a non-profit tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
