Category: Scarsdale, NY

County Golf Courses Scheduled to Open

The six Westchester County-owned golf courses are scheduled to open for the season on Wednesday, March 15, weather and conditions permitting. Tee time reservations may be made online at golf.westchestergov.com .

Astorino Meets With Westchester Synagogue Directors, Condemns Hate Crimes

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, along with Public Safety Commissioner George Longworth, met Thursday with more than 20 executive directors of local synagogues at Shaarei Tikvah synagogue in Scarsdale. The meeting was an effort to reassure the large Westchester Jewish community unnerved by a recent spate of bomb threats and swastika graffiti locally and nationwide.

Astorino, Jewish leaders meet to discuss JCC bomb threats, safety

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino met with Jewish leaders today after recent threats to Jewish community centers in the area. The meeting at the Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue in Scarsdale was an effort to ease concerns in the community and give a safety update, according to the county executive and his public safety commissioner.

Jewish Americans have cause to worry

… n our society. Nadler represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Engel represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, and Lowey represents parts of Westchester and Rockland counties in the U.S. House of Representatives.

JCC Bomb Threats Hit Close To Home For Scarsdale Assemblywoman

Hate hit close to home for some local Westchester County politicians , as a pair of Hudson Valley Jewish community centers were among more than a dozen forced to evacuate throughout the country after being targeted by bomb threats. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson was evacuated in Tarrytown, when a bomb threat was made, Police Lt.

Anger Roils City Hall.

… call the police.) The issue that drew the biggest reaction was the County Executive plan to privatize the Westchester County by leasing it for 15 years to an investment firm which he detailed in his preliminary 10-minute address. Mr. Astorino said …

Westchester Members Encouraged To #AskAstorino Anything

With rising tensions over immigration, discrimination and deportation, Monday evening’s “Ask Astorino” Town Hall meeting is expected to diverge from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s planned agenda. The Feb. 27 town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at White Plains City Hall at 255 Main St. According to his press spokesmen, Astorino plans to give a 20-minute overview of his annual budget designed to “provide tax relief, preserve essential services and promote economic development.”

Westchester Members Encouraged To ‘Ask Astorino’ Anything

With rising tensions over immigration, discrimination and deportation, Monday evening’s “Ask Astorino” Town Hall meeting is expected to diverge from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s planned agenda. The Feb. 27 town hall meeting begins at 7 p.m. at White Plains City Hall at 255 Main St. According to his press spokesmen, Astorino plans to give an update on his annual budget designed to “provide tax relief, preserve essential services and promote economic development.”

Bomb threats at New Rochelle, Tarrytown JCCs

… Tarrytown police were called to the facility at 371 S. Broadway at 9:13 a.m., Sgt. James Kovacs said. Westchester County police said they sent their bomb squad and cleared the scene at 10:55 a.m. “My office has been in contact with local police and …

Scarsdale Man Charged In Disrobing Incident At Maria Regina Due In Court

Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 incident at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.

‘Flasher’ Charged With Break-In At Westchester Private School Due In Court

Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 break-in at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.

NY considers doctor-assisted suicide

… all options, including this one: the right to die with dignity,” Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, Westchester County, said at a Capitol news conference. The bill would amend public health law to provide mentally competent, terminally ill New …

Alzheimer’s Disease Information Event Scheduled in Scarsdale

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will present the program “What Alzheimer’s disease is and what you can do about it” on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Scarsdale Women’s Club. Legal and financial issues related to dementia will also be discussed, as will innovative free programs and services available from the Alzheimer’s Association for families living with dementia.

Westchester County Top Producers Holly Mellstrom, Kristin Bischof,…

Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that seasoned real estate agents Holly Mellstrom, Kristin Bischof, Alison Schair-Trigona and Elizabeth Ritchie have joined the firm and will be based in the Bronxville, N.Y., brokerage. Holly Mellstrom has ranked as the highest producing real estate agent in the Pelham, N.Y., marketplace for five of the past six years including 2016, as well as one of the top producers in all of Westchester County.

Westchester Teens to Volunteer for Syrian Refugees on MLK Day

On Monday January 16, 2017 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm, teens from across Westchester County will participate in a day of community service in honor of MLK Day. Thanks in part to a generous grant from UJA-Federation of New York, J-Teen Leadership will spearhead this Westchester-wide interfaith teen volunteer event to aid Syrian Refugees at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale.

Westchester Teens to Volunteer for Syrian Refugees on MLK Day

On Monday January 16, 2017 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm, teens from across Westchester County will participate in a day of community service in honor of MLK Day. Thanks in part to a generous grant from UJA-Federation of New York, J-Teen Leadership will spearhead this Westchester-wide interfaith teen volunteer event to aid Syrian Refugees at Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale.