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Rye Family Needs Your Help Finding Their Son Pierce Crowley

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:52:51 -0700

Written By Colin Gustafson For The Journal News

A Rye family is desperate to find its missing 15-year-old son, who was last seen Friday in White Plains and has not been heard from since.

Pierce Crowley, a freshman at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, was last seen wearing dark jeans, a bright blue “Florida Gators” short-sleeve T-shirt, and black sneakers with lime-green trim – possibly near the White Plains Metro-North station at 16 Ferris Ave.

He has light brown hair, blue eyes and wears braces; he is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, according to a flier seeking information on his possible whereabouts.

“As some of you may already know, our dear Pierce is missing,” his parents, Peter and Gretchen Crowley, wrote in an email to friends Sunday. “He was not feeling well before he disappeared and is in a fragile state. It is URGENT that we locate him ASAP.”

In addition to contacting police about the boy’s disappearance, his family has mobilized a massive volunteer effort with some 500 people posting fliers in Westchester, Connecticut, Manhattan and the Bronx, said family friend Peggy Dunne of Rye.

Emails have also gone out to community groups, religious institutions and youth organizations across the region.

“(Pierce) is a charming, talented, bright student and an amazing athlete,” Dunne said Sunday evening. “His family and his friends are just totally distraught about him missing.”

White Plains police said Sunday night there were no new leads on the boy’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call White Plains police at 914-422-6111.

The family also has set up an email account — findpiercecrowley@ gmail.com — where people may send tips.

There is a reward for information leading to the teen’s safe return

Christopher Pagli

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Legends Realty Group

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Tag/Garage Sales In Westchester County NY May 26-28

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:02:19 -0700

Yorktown Heights	2314 Sultana Dr.	Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rye Brook	36 Mohegan Ln.	Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m.
Somers	7 Catherine Pl.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mahopac	17 Scott Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ossining	10 Linden Ave.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scarsdale	70 Greendale Rd.	Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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White Plains	72 Chatterton Pkwy	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ardsley	109 Huntley Dr.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Valhalla	12 W. Oxford St.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Eastchester	23 Prospect Ave.	Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Croton	43 N. Riverside Ave.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Rochelle	72 Decatur Rd.	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Valhalla	39 Eastview Dr.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Harrison	Taylor Avenue	Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tarrytown	300 S. Broadway Apt. 1C	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mount Kisco	Cottage Road	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Irvington	24 Jaffray Pk.	Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carmel	65 E. Forest Trail	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.
Cold Spring	194 Main St.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Port Chester	17 Riverdale Ave.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Harrison	22 Braxmar Dr. North	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Eastchester	70 LaBelle Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christopher Pagli

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Accredited Buyer Representative

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Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Memorial Day Events In Westchester County NY 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:15:42 -0700

Enjoy the weather and have fun!

Purchase: Memorial Day Ceremony. Mayor of Harrison, several town board members, local Boy Scout Troop, active duty military members and several local residents who are Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in attendance. 6 p.m. Purchase Firehouse, 614 Anderson Hill Road. 914-253-9044.

May 24

Larchmont: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Memorial Day Parade. The parade will travel south on Chatsworth Avenue, turn right onto Larchmont Avenue and proceed to Cherry Avenue. 7 p.m. Larchmont Train Station, 1 Railroad Way.

May 25

Valhalla: Pre-Memorial Day Services. Speaker: Capt. Robert Yarrish, a U.S. Naval Reserve physician who served in Afghanistan. 2:30 p.m. Kensico Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Ave. 888-536-7426.

May 26

Shrub Oak: Civil War Veterans’ Memorial Ceremony. The Yorktown American Legion, Civil War re-enactors, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Somers Middle School Living History students will conduct a memorial ceremony at the graves of two recently discovered Civil War veterans graves in the Shrub Oak Methodist cemetery. This ceremony will be followed by the decoration of all veterans’ graves in the cemetery with American flags. 11 a.m. United Methodist Church of Shrub Oak, 1176 E. Main St. 914-953-6807.

Rye: Memorial Day Ceremony. To remember and honor those buried at the cemetery. 10 a.m. African American Cemetery, 215 North St.

May 27

Rye: Memorial Day Observance. Rye Post No. 128 of the American Legion will conduct the city’s annual Memorial Day observance. Free. 10 a.m. Village Green, Boston Post Road. 914-967-1500.

Rye: Memorial Day Tribute. Featuring a helicopter and Osprey flight demonstration, barbecue and more. All Westchester veterans are urged to register in advance. Call: 914-995-2145. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Playland Amusement Park, Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95). 914-813-7000.

May 28

Peekskill: Peekskill Memorial Day Observance. The event will include the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, bagpipers, comments by Mayor Mary Foster, and a performance by the Peekskill High School Band. 10 a.m. Monument Park, Highland Avenue and North Division Street.

Tarrytown: Unveiling of Gold Star Mothers Memorial. The Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 1939, Sleepy Hollow, will unveil the Gold Star Mothers Memorial at 11 a.m. at Patriots Park, Route 9. For more information, contact Chick Galella 914-631-2293.

Thornwood: Memorial Day Observance. 11 a.m. at Thornwood Monuments, Commerce Street off Franklin Ave. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony by the Gilbert Rauh Post at the American Legion Hall, 52 Garrigan Ave., Thornwood. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Post at 11 a.m. For more information, call Past Commander Stephen Loia at 914-761-2298.

New Rochelle: Memorial Day Parade. Ceremony followed by a parade proceeding from Huguenot Street to North Avenue into Hudson Park where there will be festivities, music, food and displays. 10:30 a.m. New Rochelle Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, Memorial Plaza-Hudson Park.

Harrison: Memorial Day Ceremony. Parade starts at Halstead Avenue. Free. 10 a.m. American Legion Carle-Anderson Post 559, Memorial Building, Halstead Avenue.

Mount Vernon: Memorial Day Commemoration: Soldiers’ Stories and Songs. Site opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walking tours recalling the lives and stories of soldiers interred in the historic cemetery. A special 2 p.m. talk by historian B. Schecter about the history of the draft in America. Free. noon-4 p.m. St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 S. Columbus Ave. 914-667-4116.

Shrub Oak: Memorial Day Service. The Mohegan Lake Fire Department will conduct the annual service. 10 a.m. Shrub Oak Honor Roll, East Main Street. 914-245-4427.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Tag/Garage Sales In Westchester County NY May 18-20

Sat, 19 May 2012 08:09:11 -0700

JeffersonValley	691 E. Main St.	Sunday, 10 a.m.
Pleasantville	107 Bedford Rd.	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pound Ridge	55 Westchester Ave.	Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ossining	14 Collyer Dr.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Scarsdale	3 Roxbury Rd.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Yorktown Heights	Route 202 to Mohansic Avenue to Leland Drive	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rye Brook	Maywood Avenue	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Harrison	188 Osborne Rd.	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mount Kisco	Columbus Avenue	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Rochelle	67 Stonelea Pl.	Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Katonah	44 Lily Pond Ln.	Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuckahoe	36 Fairview Ave.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Rochelle	Elk Avenue	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Peekskill	1622 Prospect Terr.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Port Chester	34 Rockland Ave.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
White Plains	19 Dunderave Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rye Brook	71 Windingwood Rd. South	Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m. to dusk
Scarsdale	37 Lee Ave.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Port Chester	155 Irving Ave.	Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nyack	52 S. Midland Ave.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monsey	1 Bina Ln.	Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thornwood	42 Virginia Ln.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Port Chester	15 Rex Rd.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Valhalla	73 Eastview Dr.	Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mount Vernon	145 S. 14th Ave.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mahopac	West Branch Road	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Larchmont	54 Beach Ave.	Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bronxville	98 Chatfield Rd.	Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Rochelle	37 Carlton Rd.	Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Piermont	Flywheel Park	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hastings	Maple Avenue	Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pleasantville	Sunnyside Avenue	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buchanan	199 Catherine St.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rye	281 Midland Ave.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hartsdale	263 Secor Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buchanan	240 Bleakley Ave.	Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ossining	66 Stone Ave.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

The Complete List Of Westchester County Nature Centers and Zoos

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:48:00 -0700

1) Beczak Environmental Education Center - 35 Alexander Ave Yonkers, NY - 914.377-1900 x12 or Beczak.org - The center is open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm through October...closed on Sundays, FREE

2) Cranberry Lake Preserve - 1609 Orchard St. West Harrison NY - 914.428.1005 or parks.westchestergov.com, open Wednsday-Sunday 10am-5pm July-August...open 9am-5pm Daily - FREE

3) Greenburgh Narure Center - 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale NY - 914.723.3470 or greenburghnaturecenter - open daily dawn to dusk...Indoor exhibits are open weekdays (except Friday) 9:30-4:30pm, weekends 10am-4:30pm, Price is $7, $6 for seniors & students, and $5 for children 2-12, free for children under 2.

4) Ladson Park, Aboretum and Veteran Memorial - Rte 35 Somers NY, 914.864.7263 or parks.westchestergov.com, open daily 8am-4pm, Veteran's Memorial open weekends, Veteran's Museum open Summer, Garden Shop open March Thru Christmas Wednsdays - Sunday 11am-3:30pm, FREE

5) Lenoir Preserve - 19 Dudley St, Yonkers NY 914.968.5851 or parks.westchestergov.com, the Nature Center is open September thru June Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, July and August Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, TRails open daily dawn to dusk, FREE

6) Marshland Conservancy - Rte 1, Rye NY - 914.835.4466 or parks.westchestergov.com, open Tuesday-Sunday and most holidays 9am-4pm, Trails open daily dawn to dusk.

7) Muscoot Farm - 51 Rte 100, Katonah NY - 914.864.7282 or muscootfarm.org, open daily 10am-4pm, FREE

8) Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center - Playland Parkway, Rye NY 914.967.8720 or parks.westchestergov.com - Nature Center open Tuesday - Saturday 9am-4pm, Trails open daily dawn to dusk, FREE

9) Rye Nature Center - 873 Boston Post Road, Rye NY - 914.967-5150 or ryenaturecenter.org, grounds and trails open daily dawn to dusk, Butterfly House open May-October dawn to dusk, FREE but donations appreciated.

10) Sheldrake Environmental Center - 685 Weaver St, Larchmont NY - 914.834.1443 or sheldrakecenter.org, open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, closed weekends and holidays, FREE for hiking, program fees vary.

11) Teatown Lake Reservation - 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY - 914.762.2912 or teatown.org, open daily 9am-5pm, trails open daily dawn to dusk, FREE but program fees vary.

12) Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Rte 35 and 121, Cross River- 914.864.7322 or friendsoftrailside.org, Trails open daily dawn to dusk, Museum open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, FREE but there is a $2 suggested donation.

13) Weinberg Nature Center and Trailside Museum - 455 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale NY - 914.722.1289 or weinbergnaturecenter.org, fall, winter, spring hours Weds 10am-2pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm...Summer hours 10am-5pm, trails open daily dusk to dawn.

14) Westmoreland Sanctuary - 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bedford Corners NY - 914.666.8448 or westmorelandsanctuary.org, open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10:30am-5pm, trails are open daily dawn to dusk, FREE.

15) The Wolf Conservation - South Salem 914.763.2373 or nywolf.org

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Women's Networking Groups In Westchester County NY

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:58:44 -0700

1) B.I.G. - (Believe, Inspire, Grow) - Contact Elena Monaco - 917.906.7704 EMOrganizedLLC.net or visit www.JustThinkBig.us

2) Business Pink Networking and Seminars - Contact - Jane F Collen 914.941.5668 x12 JaneCollen@collenip.com or visit www.BusinessPink.com

3) Divas-Do-Lunch - Contact Shira Adler 914.861.5186 Shira@ShiraAdler.com or visit www.Diva-Mama.com

4) Holistic Moms Network - Contact Jackie Cartwright 917.543.2519 JaxCartwright@me.com (Westchester County Division)

Putnam County Chapetr Contact Laura Daley 646.456.3020 HMNPutnamNY@gmail.com or visit www.HolisticMomsNetwork.com

5) MACs Women's Group - Contact Michelle Christie MACsWomen@gmail.com or visit www.MacsWomen.com

6) Over 40 Females - Westchester County Chapter contact Phyllis Hirschauer 203.512.3054 NYOver40Females@aol.com

Dutchess/Putnam Chapter - Contact Terri Huntington 914.325.0527 THunt39@optonline.net or visit www.Over40Females.com

7) Professional Women Of Westchester - Contact Jamie Imperati info@professionalwomenofwestchester.com, info@professionalwomenofputnam.com or visit www.ProfessionalWomenOfWestchester.com or www.ProfessionalWomenOfPutnam.com

8) Women Of The Westchester Business Connection - Contact Jaime Garry WBConnection.com

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Relay For Life Events In Westchester County NY 2012

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:12:41 -0700

Relay For Life is an event that celebrates the lives of those that have battled with, lost the battle, and are currently battling cancer. This cause is close to me, having lost my mother to cancer.

What is Relay?

1) Overnight relay-style event
2) Teams of people camp out around a track
3) Members of each team take turns walking around the track for the duration of the event
4) Food, games and activities provide entertainment and fundraising opportunities
5) Family-friendly environment for the entire community

Here are a list of upcoming Relay For Life Events

1) Chappaqua - May 19, 2012 - Horace Greeley High School
2) Eastchester - May 19, 2012 - Concordia College
3) Somers - June 1, 2012 - Somers Middle School
4) Yonkers - June 1, 2012 - Lincoln High School
5) Ossining - June 2, 2012 - Anne M. Dormer Middle School
6) Mahopac - June 2, 2012 - Mahopac High School
7) Rye - June 8, 2012 - Rye Town Park
8) Yorktown - June 8, 2012 - Jack Devito Memorial Field
9) Patterson - June 9, 2012 - Patterson Fire Dept (Rte 311)
10) Pelham - June 9, 2012 - Glover Field
11) Philipstown - June 9, 2012 - Mayor's Park
12) Tarrytown - June 10, 2012 - Lyndhurst (dog walk)
13) Mount Vernon - June 15, 2012 - Mount Vernon High School
14) Katonah-Lewisboro - June 22, 2012 - John Jay High School

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Tag Sales In Westchester/Rockland County NY May 4-6, 2012

Sat, 05 May 2012 05:41:00 -0700

1) Bedford	Narrows Road	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2) Pound Ridge	46 Fox Run Rd.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3) Bronxville	21 Oriole Ave.	Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.
4)Yorktown	176 Whipoorwill Rd.	Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
5) Dobbs Ferry	189 Broadway	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6) Chappaqua	19 Shady Ln.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7) Cortlandt Manor	25 Peachtree Dr.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
8) Rye	12 Rosemere St.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9) Armonk	15 Old Route 22	Saturday and Sunday
10) New City	591 S. Mountain Rd.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
11) Port Chester	South Regent Street at Summit Avenue	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
12) Whte Plains	7 Rosewood Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
13) Rye Brook	Maywood Avenue	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
14) Nyack	15 Francis Ave.	Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
15) Harrison	145 Crotona Ave.	Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
16) Mamaroneck	1202 & 1206 Park Ave.	Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
17) New Rochelle	41 Charles St.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18) Pleasantville	192 Deerfield Ln.	Saturday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
19) Rye Brook	71 Windingwood Rd. South	Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m.
20) White Plains	2 Old Mamaroneck Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
21) Bronxville	245 Bronxville Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
22) Pearl River	57 Silver Birch Ln.	Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
23) Thornwood	153 Walter Ave.	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
24) Bronxville	170 Pondfield Rd. West	Friday, 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
25) New Rochelle	620-640 Pelham Rd.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
26) Eastchester	22 Knox Rd.	Saturday and Sunday
27) White Plains	23 Cloverdale Ave.	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
28) Harrison	36 Temple St.	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.
29) Port Chester	149 N. Main St.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
30)Irvington	15 Woodbine Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
31) Chappaqua	85 Orchard Ridge Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
32) Carmel	124 Richardsville Rd.	Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Westchester County Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:33 -0700

Courtesy Of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors

Westchester County Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2012

The number of closed real estate sales among all types of residential properties in the Westchester County Real Estate Market in the first three months of this year barely exceeded those of the first quarter of 2011 by a scant one-third of one percent. The sales reported by Realtor firms participating in the Empire Access Multiple Listing Service largely flowed from the marketing of properties that were listed during the late autumn and early winter months of 2011.

Single family house sales increased by 1.4% and condominium sales by 5.0%, but co-operative unit sales were 3.0% fewer than last year’s, and 2-4 family house sales were down by 8.8%. In Putnam County, single family house sales were down by 19.4% from last year.

When seasonally adjusted and annualized against the average rates of sales of the past four years, Westchester’s first quarter sales were equivalent to an annual sales rate of 6,690 units, an increase of 11.5% over the fourth quarter of 2011. Not too much should be read into this high percentage since the slight increases in 2012 sales are compared against some very low performing prior quarters. Still, the trend line clearly is bending upward.

Prices

While sales volumes inched upward for the first quarter postings, average prices continued their downward slide. The median sale price of a Westchester single family house was $505,500, a sharp 8.5% drop from last year’s first quarter median of $552,750. This was the lowest Westchester median since 2002 when it first crossed the $500,000 level.

Properties selling for $1 million or more accounted for 16% of total house sales, about two percentage points fewer than in the past two years. Westchester condominium and cooperative unit prices decreased, too, by 3.8% and 12.4% respectively.

In Putnam County the first quarter median sale price of $277,500 was down $71,500 or 20.5% from last year, and its condos and co-ops together posted a 34.0% decrease in their combined median sale prices

However, it must be kept in mind that because of Putnam’s low overall sales count, relatively few transactions one way or the other can generate large percentage swings.

Inventory

The supply of properties listed for sale increased, as it always does, from the close of the fourth quarter to the close of the first quarter, as sellers and buyers anticipated the spring market, but in comparison to the first quarter of 2011, Westchester’s 2012 first quarter inventory of 6,649 listed properties was just 18 units or 0.3% fewer. Putnam County experienced a 5.9% increase in inventory.

Market Conditions

In assessing the condition of the real estate market it is always important to keep in mind that the data posted by the Multiple Listing Service are lagging indicators by some three to four months on average, as properties are listed, marketed, contracted, and then scheduled for closing. As this report is released, member Realtors are reporting significant market activity which hopefully will yield more closings to be included in the second quarter report. Certainly the key influences are positive:

• Westchester-Putnam prices are exceptionally low, and in the case of cooperative units at a median sale price of around $145,000, exceptionally affordable for first time buyers.

• Average mortgage interest rates, while inching upwards a few basis points in the past couple of weeks, remain at record low levels. The rate on a 30-year conventional mortgage has been less than 5.0% since mid-2011, and currently is about 4.3%.

• Westchester’s unemployment rate continues to inch downwards. It was 7.6% in January 2011, and 7.4% in January 2012.

• The equity markets are in fairly good shape, notwithstanding the occasional scare from the European debt crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, for example, has been on a steady climb since the autumn of 2011 to and past the 13,000 level. The DJIA is a confidence builder (or destroyer) even for potential homebuyers with no investments there.

• The foreclosure situation in Westchester is manageable and is not depressing the local real estate market. There are about 125 filings per month, most of which are disposed of through short sales; only about 15 monthly proceed to a judgment and end up as hard-to-market REOs.

What’s needed to firmly rejuvenate our real estate market is widespread confidence that these favorable factors will persist.

The Empire Access Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (EAMLS) is a subsidiary of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc. (HGAR). The MLS serves more than 880 real estate offices having listings in Bronx, Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties. A separate report for Rockland and Orange Counties is released by the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple Listing Service, also a subsidiary of HGAR. All data tables refer to Westchester County sales unless expressly noted otherwise. The reported transactions do not include all real estate sales in the area or all sales assisted by the participating offices but they are fairly reflective of general market conditions.

EAMLS does not provide data on sub-county geographic areas. Persons desiring sub-county data are invited to contact participating real estate offices in the desired areas. Any text or data from this report may be reprinted with attribution to Empire Access Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as the source. Prior reports dating back to 1981 are available on the Realtor Association’s website, www.hgar.com; click on Market Statistics. A membership directory searchable by municipality is also available on that site.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Westchester Magazine Wine and Food Festival 2012

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:04:40 -0700

This event is considered to be the largest gathering of local restaurants, celebrated chefs, and foodies alike. Imagaine the best of the best joined together to present the hottest new food, top vintage wines, and specialty surprises all weekend long! I wasn't able to attend last year but will definitely participate this year. Below is the link (copy & paste it into your browser if you can't click on it) with more information how to purchase tickets and a full schedule of events. Please eat responsibly!

http://www.cvent.com/events/westchester-magazine-s-wine-and-food-weekend/event-summary-897d053e3e754fac9139b1bdcf7d1e25.aspx

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

914.332.6300 x107

Short Sales Are About To Get Easier, Thanks To New Regulations

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:55:43 -0700

As we all know by now short sales can be very frustating and time consuming. A large percentage of short sales never even close because of various obstacles. One of these obstacles is the amount of time the bank takes to get back to the buyer regarding their offer and final decision. New regulations will take effect June 1, 2012 and apply to any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed loans. The regulations state that the bank will have to give an answer to the buyers offer withing 30 days and a final decision within 60. The banks are realizing that short sales tend to sell for a higher price then foreclosures. The difference, after recent research, is that forclosures sell at a discount of about 29% and shortsales about 23%. Anaylists have predicted that their will be a spike in shortsales in 2012 so this decision couldn't have come at a better time.

http://www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Beautifully Preserved French Tudor For Sale In Larchmont NY 10538

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:55:01 -0700

Christopher Pagli | William Raveis Legends Realty Group | (914) 406-9023

2 Campbell Ln, Larchmont, NY

Beautifully Preserved Normandy French Tudor

6BR/3+3BA Single Family House

offered at $1,933,600

Year Built	1926
Sq Footage	3,800
Bedrooms	6
Bathrooms	3 full, 3 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	11,325 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Character and architectural details abound in this beautifully preserved Normandy French Tudor located in sought-after Rouken Glen. Situated on a corner lot, this 3850 sq. ft. home boasts 6 bedrooms, 6 baths and charismatic entertainment value. Enter into a spacious foyer with easy access to the expandable eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, living room with a magnificent fireplace and French doors to the enclosed sunroom. The second floor is host to a spacious master bedroom, three additional well-sized bedrooms, ample closet space, a separate 2 bedroom guest suite complete with a full bath and a fully floored attic, perfect for storage.

The lower level offers a beautifully finished playroom with bar, half bath and a door to unfinished storage and utilities. The exterior consists of an attached 2 car heated garage, perfectly manicured back & side yards with mature plantings, sprinkler system and entertaining gazebo. Enjoy the convenience to schools, Larchmont Village and public transportation.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Fireplace	- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Hardwood floor	- Living room	- Office/Den
- Dining room	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Attic	- Basement
- Washer	- Dryer	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front	Foyer
Living Room	Dining Room
Eat-In-Kitchen	Eat-In-Kitchen
New Powder Room	Bedroom
Bedroom	Bedroom
Master Bedroom	Master Bath
Bedroom	Bedroom
Bedroom	Playroom
Basement	Sun Porch

Contact info:

Christopher Pagli

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

(914) 406-9023

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 17, 2012, 8:57am PDT

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Earth Day Celebrations In Westchester County NY 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:22:59 -0700

Earth Day 2012 is right around the corner. Here is a list of what's happening in Westchester County.

Cortlandt
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 – Town of Cortland Earth Day – 9am-2:30pm. Muriel H. Morabito Community Center. “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” at the GIVE & TAKE event; compost bins and rain barrels and free gift. Info: 914.734.1002; renewcortlandt.org/earthday.

Cross River
SATURDAY, APRIL 28 – Katonah Lewisboro School District Sustainability & Wellness Fair– 10am-2pm. John Jay High School, Rt. 124, Cross River. Free.

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – The Leatherman’s Loop – a 10k trail race held this year on Earth Day at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. Loop starts at 9am.

Larchmont
SATURDAY, APRIL 21 – Sheldrake Earth Day Cleanup – 10am-1pm. Sheldrake Environmental Center is having a cleanup day at the Larchmont Reservoir to celebrate Earth Day 2012. Free. 685 Weaver St. Larchmont. Info: sheldrakecenter.org; 914.834.1443.

Ossining
SATURDAY, 21 APRIL – Earth Day Quest – 10am-4pm. Letterboxing quest on Teatown’s trails – part hike, part treasure hunt and full of adventurous fun. Program runs throughout the day check in at the reception desk for instruction packet. $5pp or $20 per family. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd. Ossining. Info: teatown.org; 914.762.2912 x 110.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 – Ossining Earth Day Celebration & Stash the Trash & Free-a-Tree Community Action –11am-5pm. Fun and educational family day featuring music, children’s activities and information about how to save money by reducing your carbon footprint. Special events throughout the day. Louis Engel Waterfront Park, Ossining. Info: greenossining.org.

Scarsdale
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – Earth Day Celebration – 1-3:30pm. A fun, earth friendly afternoon sprucing up the grounds, preparing the garden beds, clearing trails, and more. Participate in The Children & Nature Network’s Let’s G.O.! (Get Outside) initiative to get intergenerational groups outside together. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarasdale. Free. 914.723.3470; greenburghnaturecenter.org.

Tarrytown
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – Clearwater Earth Day Benefit Concert: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie. 7pm. Featured artists include Janis Ian, Tom Paxton, The Klezmatics, Tom Chapin, Toshi Reagon, David Amram, Lucy Kaplansky, Garland Jeffreys, Cheryl Wheeler. Proceeds to benefit Clearwater’s Environmental Education and Camp Programs. Tarrytown Music Hall. Tickets start at $48. 877.840.0457;
tarrytownmusichall.org.

Valhalla
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – Earth Day Westchester – 10am-3pm. Live music and entertainment, environmental exhibits and education for homes, businesses and schools, a local farmers market, presentation of the county’s Sustainability/Recycling Awards and raffle prizes. Kensico Dam Plaza. Westchester County’s Departments of Parks and Environmental Facilities. Admission and parking are free. Info: westchestergov.com.

White Plains
APRIL 16-22 – White Plains Earth Week – Starting Monday, April 16, with a kick-off event at City Hall at 4pm, with a tree planting ceremony. The big Earth Day Celebration: and Street Fair takes place on Saturday, April 21, from noon to 4pm in Downtown White Plains, on Mamaroneck Avenue between Martine Avenue & Main Street. Info: sustainwhiteplains.org.

Yonkers
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – Earth Day Clean Up – noon-4pm. Join staff and friends in giving back to the earth by caring for Beczak’s marsh, beach, and lawn. Snacks and gloves provided. Free. Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander St. Yonkers. Info: 914.377.1900 x 13; beczak.org.

Yorktown Heights
SUNDAY, APRIL 22 – The Battle of Yorktown Roadside Litter Clean Up – All day. Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering for an hour or two to pick up roadside litter. All across Yorktown. Info: 914.245.4438; yorktownny.org.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Tag Sales In Westchester County NY 3/30-4/1, 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:21:04 -0700

1) Bedford	5 Brett Ln. off Greenwich Road	Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2) Katonah	249 Mt. Holly Rd.	Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3) Yorktown Heights	Granite Springs Road to Hyatt Street	Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4) Ossining	Riverview Farm Road	Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

5) Shrub Oak	3565 James St.	Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6) Hastings	Lefurgy Avenue between Mount Hope Avenue and Fairmont Avenue	Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7) Eastchester	6 Willa Way	Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rye	Rosemere Street (off Forest)	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
8) Cortlandt Manor	110 Watch Hill Rd.	Saturday, 9 a.m.
9) West Harrison	3 Rockland Rd.	Saturday and Sunday
10) Yorktown Heights	Sparkle Road	Saturday
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11) Hartsdale	8 Keating Pl.	Saturday and Sunday
12) Buchanan	199 Catherine St.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
13) Yonkers	84-98 Sterling Ave.	Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
14) Mahopac	Croton Falls Road	Thursday, April 5 to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

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Beware Of Mortgage Scammers

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:20:12 -0700

Mortgage scammers pop up everyday and target delinquent borrowers. They appear as someone that wants to help but don't be fooled, they really want to take advantage of your current situation. Here are four ways to id possible scammers

1) Asking for money up front, this typically means there are hidden motives.

2) Help appears out of nowhere and without your solicitation. If you begin to get calls and emails offering help with missed mortgage payments this is most likely a scammer.

3) They promise to correct your situation. Nobody can promise a loan modification or the halting of a foreclosure.

4) Their credentials are questionable. Always research who they say they are and the company they represent.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Coop Apartments For Sale In Mt Vernon NY 10552

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:17:41 -0700

Christopher Pagli | William Raveis Legends Realty Group | (914) 406-9023

280 Collins Ave Apt 2A, Mount Vernon, NY

Tastefully Updated & Centrally/Privately Located 3 Bedroom Coop In The Heart Of Fleetwood!

3BR/2BA Co-Op

offered at $255,000

Year Built	1949
Sq Footage	1,300
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$1,224 per month

DESCRIPTION

This tastefully updated and centrally located unit is a commuters dream! Enter to a large Updated Kitchen with an adjacent area for Dining or Office, A proper Dining Area and Living room w/ door To Balcony, Three Generous Bedrooms, An Updated Hall Bath And Master Bath, and Beautiful Hardwood Floors Throughout! Unit comes with a DEEDED GARAGE SPACE, Laundry on same floor, and close to Service entrance.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Hardwood floor	- Living room	- Office/Den
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Laundry on-site	- Secured entry
- Elevator	- Wheelchair access

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front	Dining Area
Living Room	Office Area
Kitchen 1	Kitchen 2
Kitchen 3	Master bedroom
Bedroom 2	Bedroom 3
Master Bath	Full Hall Bath
Balcony

Contact info:

Christopher Pagli

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

(914) 406-9023

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 1, 2012, 8:49am PST

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Volunteer Work For Kids In Westchester County NY

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:14:36 -0700

Volunteering is a great way for kids to learn responsibility and the importance of helping others. Here are a few websites to help you and your child get started.

1) VolunteerMatch.org - This site features thousands of searchable volunteer opportunities for kids. They have onsite schedule and management tools as well!

2) KidsCare.org - I love the step-by-step guide to various service projects for kids and the abundance of additional resources.

3) TheVolunteerFamily.org - These folks specialize in matching your family with a volunteering opportunity or helps you create a custom, individual opportunity. This site covers the U.S.

4) FirstGiving.com - Here you can create an online fundraising page to raise money for any U.S. non-profit.

5) PajamaProgram.org - Offers kids ideas on how to help collect new pajamas and books for kids in need. there are also tools available to teachers and parents to help organize fundraisers, etc.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week March 18-31, 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:22:46 -0800

My favorite time of year is upon us, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week! attached you will find the link to plan, book, and salivate over your favorite restaurant deals! Being a major foodie I take full advantage of this time to experiment and sample. Be sure to plan ahead and make reservations because everybody in the area has the same plan as you!

http://www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com/restaurants_2012.php
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2012

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Westchester County Real Estate Market Statistics, 4th Quarter 2011

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:01 -0800

Courtesy Of The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors

Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York

http://www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

The surge of sales activity in 2010 resulting from the stimulus of the federal home buyers tax credit program failed to spill over into 2011. Rather, in Westchester County last year, as reported by Realtor brokerages participating in the Empire Access Multiple Listing Service, the total 6,194 closed residential sales were 6.0% fewer than in 2010. Single family house sales were off by 4.4%, condominiums by 10.9%, and cooperatives by 8.5%. Putnam County house sales differed by only one unit from 2010.

Considering the fourth quarter of 2011 alone, there was a marked increase in the sales volume for co-ops which was up 20.1% from last year, but the single family house sector continued to disappoint with a volume 5.0% below last year’s sales. Seasonally adjusted

the fourth quarter’s rate of overall residential sales was 4.9% slower than the third quarter’s rate, and within the single family house sector, 11.0% slower.

Prices trended downward, too. The fourth quarter median

sale price of a single family house in Westchester was $525,000 - 8.9% lower than a year ago, and the lowest median for any quarter since 2002. Some of that decrease in the median was attributable to a fall-off in the proportion of high-end ($1,000,000+) sales which accounted for only 13.7% of total sales whereas 16% or more has been the fourth quarter norm of the past several years. Most of the decrease, however, was simply the result of weak demand that prompted price concessions from sellers.

The largest fourth quarter price decrease took place in the cooperative unit sector, where the median sale price of a Westchester co-op was $146,000, down 15.2% from a year ago. But as noted above, the co-op sector also enjoyed a large increase in the number of fourth quarter sales, suggesting that this sector may have finally found the price points that generate traffic.

That conjecture is bolstered by the fact that co-ops were the only residential sector to post a year-end increase in inventory, albeit a small one at 2.7%. Typically in this region, an improving market encourages potential sellers to list their properties, and thus contrary to classic supply and demand theory, inventory actually increases even as sales volume increases too.

The opposite happens when the market is seen to be uncertain or soft: sellers withdraw their listings and inventory decreases as a result. Unlike the co-op sector this year, the single family, multifamily and condominium sectors all posted reduced inventories from 2010, suggesting a continuing lack of enthusiasm by consumers to enter the real estate market, at least not for these more expensive housing types.

The reported fourth quarter closings largely reflected listing and marketing activity that took place in the summer and early autumn months of 2011. Some of the major forces affecting real estate at that time were pushing in different directions – and still are. For example, mortgage interest rates in mid-2011 were trending downwards and had dropped below an average 5.0% rate for 30-year conventional loans.

That average just recently dipped below 4.0% and in theory should be making housing much more affordable, especially for moderate income and first-time buyers. Yet there is convincing anecdotal evidence from Realtors in our region that the benefit of low rates is increasingly negated by tougher qualification ratios, required higher credit scores, and slower processing by lenders. Overly conservative appraisals are said to be impairing transactions too.

Consumer confidence in the economy also plays a major role in the decision to buy or sell real estate. In July and August of 2011 consumers were confronted with a scary display of extreme volatility in the equity markets, largely brought on by a sovereign debt crisis in Europe, a surprise circumstance that probably had not been on the average person’s economic worry list. Will there be more of that?

Another confidence-sapping economic condition is the painfully slow improvement in the job market. Westchester and Putnam Counties are among the six counties with the lowest unemployment rates in New York, around 6.3%. But at the same time, the improvement over the course of 2011 was only around three-tenths of a percent – hardly enough to impart a sense of economic security for households contemplating a home purchase.

Perhaps the greatest erosion of confidence is of political origin, in the sense that there are no undisputed plans in place as to how the economy is to be managed, hence consumers don’t know what to expect, and they hunker down, postponing any decision making of consequence such as home buying.

If that is true, then we’ll have to wait for elections to establish a firm action agenda for recovery, and the local real estate market in 2012 will look pretty much like 2011 as to sales volumes and prices, unless still deeper price reductions bring on a burst of sales such as appears to have been the case with co-ops in the fourth quarter.

The Empire Access Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (EAMLS) is a subsidiary of the Westchester Putnam Association of Realtors, Inc., the latter of which is pending a name change to Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc. EAMLS serves more than 880 real estate offices having listings in Bronx, Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties. All data tables refer to Westchester County sales unless expressly noted otherwise. The reported transactions do not include all real estate sales in the area or all sales assisted by the participating offices but they are fairly reflective of general market conditions.

EAMLS does not provide data on sub-county geographic areas. Persons desiring sub-county data are invited to contact participating real estate offices in the desired areas. Any text or data from this report may be reprinted with attribution to Empire Access Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as the source. Prior reports dating back to 1981 are available on the Realtor Association’s website, www.wpar.com; click on Market Statistics. A membership directory searchable by municipality is also available on that site.

The seasonally adjusted rate is an annualized rate for a given quarter. It represents what the total sales volume would be for the whole year based on the quarter’s customary share of total annual sales.

The median sale price is the mid-point of all reported sales, i.e., half of the sales were for more than the median price and half were for less. The median is not affected by unusually low or high sale prices. The mean sale price is the arithmetic average, i.e., the sum of all sales prices divided by the number of sales. The mean does reflect the influence of sales at unusually low or high prices.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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350 Classic Bakeshop...The Complete Cupcake Experience!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:37 -0800

Anybody can sell cupcakes but it's what makes yours stand apart from the rest that counts.Welcome to the "sweetest" place in Rye, 350 Classic Bakeshop.Founded by Rye resident and veteran chef Keyes Clemmer, 350 Classic Bakeshop is a culmination of her dreams and lifelong goals.The space is located at 30 Elm Place, Rye NY 10580 914.967.2379 and boasts a clean, chic interior & facade. Once you enter, Keyes infectious smile welcomes you and then the aroma of her scrumptious offerings sets in. The bakeshop staples "Classic Vanilla", "ClassicChocolate", "350 Velvet", "350 Kids", and "Sweet Birthday" are always on hand.In addition there are daily special such as "Banana Caramel, "Chocolate fudge Marshmallow, "Peanut Butter Nutella, and my personal favorite..."Banana French Toast w/ a Blueberry Reduction & Cream Cheese Frosting"!

To find out what the daily specials are "Like"the 350 Classic Bakeshop Facebook fan page or visit the website.The staff is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help with a smile.They truly embody what exceptional customer service is all about.

All Cupcakes are baked on the premises and if you feel like having a small birthday party there you can. Please keep in mind, as much advance notice that you can give the shop will only help them serve you more efficiently.Keyes has taken the shop concept one step further and added a cozy party area for the kids or adult kids to bake and decorate their own goodies. Cooking Classes, fun Novelty Items, and off-site Party Catering are also available. For more info on menu, pricing, and complete list of services please visit www.350classicbakeshop.com.350 Classic Bakeshop is not just a cupcakery but a complete experience!

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Tappan Zee Bridge Project In Westchester County NY

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:58:13 -0800

Since my real estate office is in Tarrytown I often get asked about the proposed Tappan Zee Brige project. There have been may ideas tossed around and I felt the need to attach the initial Environmental Impact Statement for your reading pleasure. This statement examines the impact of the plan on the areas involved and ways to mitigate the problems. You can either click on the link below or copy/paste the URL in your browser to open the statement. If you have any other questions regarding the Tappan Zee Bridge Project pleasse feel free to reach out to me directly.

http://www.tzbsite.com/tzbsite_2/deis_2.html

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Tips For Selling A Home In Westchester County NY

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:11:06 -0800

Selling a home in Westchester County? Here are some tips that will make your life a little easier when listing, presenting, and showing your home.

1) Hire A Professional - Most people selling a home in Westchester Countydon't know where to begin. Working with a professional will lighten your load and ensure the property will be properly marketed and priced. Selling on your own can work, and does, but there are many important marketing tools you will miss out on. Websites such as Realtor.com and the local MLS are extremely important because the local agents will most likely not know about your property if it's not in the MLS. Another important factor is understanding how and where buyers search. If you don't know this information how can you effectively market your home?

2) Detach Your Emotions - This is tough because most people selling a home in Westchester County are attached to it. If you have made the conscious decision to sell then you are halfway through the process of detaching. Don't be offended if buyers have negative things to say, everybody has an opinion. Instead try to take the feedback and see if there is anyway to improve the home. The sales activity in your immediate marketplace plays a big part in what a buyer will most likely offer on your home. We can't avoid the facts, so hopefully the state of the market will work for you rather then against you. Keep this in mind and hopefully the next buyer will love the home as much as you do.

3) Be Honest & Disclose Where Necessary - Some sellers make the mistake of trying to hide things. Work with your professional to understand what needs to be disclosed by law and what doesn't. If you think something might be an issue before listing your home then correct it. The less you give buyers to gripe about in the beginning the better. Make sure any and all work permits are in order if you've done work to the home otherwise it will haunt you in the end and could stall your transaction.

4) Don't Hover When The House Is Being Shown - Many sellers want to stick around to see what a buyer is saying about their home. Give the buyer space, if they get uncomfortable it can end the showing abruptly. You want to the buyer to spend as much time as possible getting a feel for your home, buying a home is an emotional experience. That takes us to our fifth and final tip

5) Stage Your Home - You get one chance for a first impression. When a buyer enters a home they go on how it makes them feel. If the home has a consitant flow then it will be more inviting. Keep the senses in mind, pleasant smells, appealing to the eye, and flow are most important. There are simple fixes that can make a world of difference and cost nothing!

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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New York City Restaurant Week Guide 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:46:00 -0800

New York City restaurant week is right around the corner, Jan 16th-Feb 10th 2012 (Mon-Fri). Be sure to take advantage of some great deals in the many restaurants participating. Here is the link to the complete guide http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek. Hudson Valley Restaurant week begins March 18 and ends March 31st, 2012.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Raw Life Food Co-op Westchester County NY Offers Food Tours

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:24:53 -0800

January tour Dates - 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th.

Raw Life Food Co-op (913 South Street, Peekskill, NY) is a member owned and operated store, in order to join you need to meet one of our guides. They are usualy avalaible on Friday at 11 am and 5.30 pm at the store. For any other time or day, please email touring@rawlifefoodco-op.com. For more info before your visit look at our web site www.rawlifefoodco-op.com.

Originally started in the basement of a founding member, Raw Life is a cooperative, a member-owned and operated food store.Members pitch in and perform the necessary jobs to run the coop (only 3 hours per month – less than one would imagine) so that prices stay affordable.They strive to provide the highest quality organic and natural foods, at the best possible prices, and are looking to reach out to Peekskill and surrounding communities.More members will allow Raw Life Food Co-op to grow their fresh produce and grocery options and increase the savings for all members.

Christopher Pagli

Licensed Associate Broker

Accredited Buyer Representative

GREEN Designated Agent

Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023

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Need A Last Minute New Year's Eve Reservation In Westchester County NY?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:21:19 -0800

As of Friday these places still have availability....Nothing is guaranteed though...

Chappaqua. Crabtree's Kittle House. Main Dining Room. 914-666-8044. www.kittlehouse.com.Five-course tasting menu with lobster and truffles, oysters and caviar, filet mignon and venison. Will run through midnight with open bar and music. Live music, dancing, midnight champagne toast. Seating at 9:30, 9:45 and 10 p.m. Prix-fixe cost including petits fours and coffee: $125 per person.

Chappaqua. Crabtree's Kittle House. Atrium Carriage Room. 914-666-8044. www.kittlehouse.com.Theme: Studio 54 today. Buffet dinner featuring classic dishes from great New Year City restaurants of the 1970s and 1980s. Disco dance music by D.J. Brendan of '70s and '80s. Open bar, wine and champagne, midnight champagne toast. Seating at 9 and 9:30 p.m. Prix-fixe cost: $125 per person.

ortlandt. Cortlandt Colonial. 914-739-3900. www.cortlandtcolonail.com. Five-course dinner including filet mignon and stuffed shrimp Newburg as main courses. Open bar. Viennese table. Coffee, tea and pastries. DJ: Ricardo Music Productions. champagne toast at midnight. fron 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Buffet breatfast at 1 a.m. Prix-fixe cost: $110 per person.

Dobbs Ferry. Half Moon. 914-693-4130. www.harvest2000.com.60-minute cocktail reception, four-course dinner including grilled filet mignon, crabmeat-stuffed sole filet and roast rack of lamb, open bar, live band, midnight champagne toast, continental breakfast to go. 8:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Prix-fixe cost: $150 per person.

Dobbs Ferry. Harper's. 914-693-2306. www.harpersonmain.com. Last seating will be at 10:30 p.m. The regular menu will be available plus specials. No entertainment is planned.

Dobbs Ferry. Orissa. 914-231-7800. www.orissany.com.A midnight champagne will be provided gratis. No entertainment. Last seating time: 10:45 p.m. Closing at 12:30 a.m. Regular dinner menu (modern and diversified Indian cuisine) is offered. Newly constructed bar and lounge. Regular menu available.

Dobbs Ferry. Sushi Mike's. 914-591-0054. www.sushimikes.com. Will stay open past midnight. Last time for dinner service is 12:30 p.m. Guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne during dinner. The regular Japanese/sushi menu will be offered.

Hastings-on-Hudson. Chutney Masala at The Riverview. 914-591-5500. www.chutneymasala.com. "Hollywood Style New Year's Bash." Open bar/international cusine. Buffet, DJ. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. Prix-fixe cost: $70 per person (advance payment).

Hastings on Hudson. Harvest-on-Hudson. 914-478-2800. www.harvest2000.com.45-minute cocktail reception, four-course dinner including scaloppini of venison, wild black sea bass, and roasted rack of lamb, open bar, live band, dancing, midnight champagne toast, continental breakfast to go. 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Prix-fixe cost: $175 per person.

Irvington. Chutney Masala. (See listing under Hastings on Hudson above.)

Mohegan Lake. Augie's Prime Cut. 914-743-1357. www.augiesprimecut.com. Dinner, live music, midnight champagne and jeep give-away. We have received word that this restaurant is near to being fully booked for New Year's Eve.

Mohegan Lake. Piazza Roma. www.piazza-roma.com. Champagne toast. Buffet appetizers. Entrees include rib eye with stuffed shrimp and stuffed lobster tail. Dessert display at midnight. Cappuccino and expresso included. DJ: Hudson River Entertainment. Prix-fixe cost: $79.95 person.

Mount Kisco. F.A.B. www.fabbistro.com. Four-course dinner. Seating is available at 8:30 p.m. Midnight champagne toast, music and dancing. The Blond Ambition (band) will perform. Prix-fixe cost: $75 per person.

Peekskill. 12 Grapes. 914-737-6624. www.12grapes.com. Dinner and show includes a three-course prix fixe menu, three hours of live music and dancing and a Prosecco toast. Entertainment is provided by Duchess Di & the Distractions, an 8-piece band. 8:30 p.m. Prix-fixe cost: $95 per person.

Peekskill. Birdsall House. 914-366-7911. www.birdsallhouse.net. Prix-fixe tasting menu includes risotto, poached shrimp, poached sausage, pork roast, and chocolate truffles. Complimentary beer toast at midnight. From 10 to midnight: Draughts at $5 and well drinks at $5. Prix-fixe cost: $65 per person.

Peekskill. Peekskill Brewery. 914-734-2337. www.thepeekskillbrewery.com. the regular menu will be served followed by the "I Love the 90s Party." Dancing beginning at 10 p.m. DJ Anthony L provides entertainment. No cover charge.

Sleepy Hollow. Moon River Grill. 914-909-5380. www.moonrivergrill.com. Four-course, prix-fixe dinner includes appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Appetizers: shrimp cocktail, oysters Florintine, vegetables Napoleon and coconut shrimp. Main courses: filet mignon, lobster tail, rack of lamp and cornish game hen. Last seating at 10:30 p.m. Prix-fixe cost: $65 per person.

Tarrytown. Chiboust. 914-703-6550. www.chiboust.com Prix-fixe menu. Live jazz with Chris Riesing beginning at 8 p.m. Champagne toast. Open to midnight. Prix-fixe cost: $85 per person.

Tarrytown. Equus at The Castle on the Hudson. 914-631-3646. www.castleonthehudson.com. A six-couse prix-fixe tasting dinner will be served to include tuna tartar, Langoustine, salmon trout, tenderoin "rossini," strawberry mousse and chocolate fondant. single seating at 8:45 p.m. Prix-fixe cost: $120 per person.

Tarrytown. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (Westchester Marriott). 914-631-3311. www.ruthschris.com. The restaurant's "Classics Special' menu will be offered. Seating available beginning at 10:15 p.m. Last seating time: 11 p.m. Open past midnight. Prix-fixe cost: $40.95 per person.

Tarrytown. SB&G (Tarrytown Sheraton). 914-332-7900. www.sheratontarrytown.com.Traditional tavern food including steaks, seafood and burgers. Wood-burning fireplace. No entertainment. Meal service will be available until 11 p.m. Last call at the bar is at 1:30 a.m., closing time is 2 a.m. Regular menu available.

Tarrytown. Sunset Cove. 914-366-7889. www.sunsetcove.net. Regular menu available. Last seating: 10 p.m. No entertainment.

White Plains. Benjamin Steakhouse 914-428-6868. www.benjaminsteakhouse.com. Four-course dinner, live band and dancing. Open bar and midnight toast. Regular menu at regular prices is also available. Seating available at 9:30 p.m. Prix fixe cost: $195 per person.

White Plains. Black Bear Saloon and Wicked Wolf Tavern. Black Bear: 914-422-3270 and www.blackbearwp.com. Wicked Wolf: 914-428-3144 and www.wickedwolf.com. Doors open at 9 p.m. Open bar from 10 pm. to 1 a.m. Complimentary buffet and midnight champagne toast. Advance tickets no longer available via Internet. Tickets cost $50 per person. More tickets expected to be sold at the door. Check on availability.

White Plains. Elements Food & Spirits. 914-358-4930. www. elementswhiteplains.com. Open from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Food and drinks (except shots) included. Close to sold out. Tickets cost $65 per person.

White Plains. The Brazen Fox. 914-358-5911. www.thebrazenfox.com. Forty seats were left as this article was posted. Appetizers and snacks will be served from 9 to 11 p.m. Open bar with drinks served from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Location: downstairs party room. Cost: $75.

White Plains. The Melting Pot. 914-993-6358. www.meltingpot.com/whiteplains.Four-course dinner includes fondue selections. Entrees include filet mignon and surf (lobster tail, sesame Ahi tuna) and turf. Choice of single champagne toast or bottle of champagne or wine from list at $10 discount, framed free photo. Meal service: 5 p.m. to midnight. Prix-fixe cost: $80 per person.

Christopher Pagli

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Legends Realty Group

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