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community information: No Lockboxes! - 05/10/09 10:05 PM

Over this past weekend I showed a house in Pelham, New York. The buyer is relocating from out of the area and is curious about different areas so they picked homes that were within their preferred commuting time. They were late because they got stuck in traffic and because of their baby sitters we were limited in time. The first house we were scheduled to see was in Pelham which is a community in lower Westchester. Beautiful colonials and tudors with a half hour train ride into New York City. Everytime I have shown houses in Pelham I have had to … (15 comments)

community information: White Plains, New York October 2008 Market Reports - 11/09/08 10:09 PM

Having just sold a terrific arts and crafts colonial in Gedney Farms in White Plains I thought it would be interesting to see what the market is doing in that community.
129 single family homes on the market in White Plains with prices that range $384,000 to $2,497,285;Average price for homes on the market is $967,643The median price is $699,999The average days on the market for active listings is 114There are 16 houses that have conditional contracts and there are 9 houses that are in pending status During the month of October 11 houses sold with prices ranging from $350,000 to … (0 comments)

community information: Virtual Offices and Scarsdale, Scarsdale - 11/04/08 01:22 PM

Westchester is a bit odd. When I moved here it was quite difficult to understand. I was working in an office in Scarsdale, New York that would be Scarsdale, Scarsdale at the time. Scarsdale, Scarsdale means the Town/Village of Scarsdale. There is Scarsdale, New York which is a mailing address and is referred to as Scarsdale (PO) and includes areas including New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Eastchester, Ardsley, and Yonkers and then there is Scarsdale in Scarsdale. Many, many agents have websites that state Scarsdale, New York because that is the address of their office but their offices are not actually located in Scarsdale, Scarsdale.
When you … (4 comments)

community information: They Are Eating Less Fillet in Chappaqua, New York - 10/31/08 11:33 PM

Everyone is feeling the pain. The sub-prime mess and the Wall Street meltdown is affecting people across all income levels. Home expansions put on hold effect everyone in the building industry, architects, contractors, plumbers, electricians, suppliers, appliance manufacturers.
In Chappaqua, New York which is known for a lot of things but mostly as the community where Bill and Hilary Clinton live, they are feeling the pain with 17% of the community dependant on Wall Street for their incomes.Chappaqua is a 45-60 minute commute to midtown. There are currently 89 single family houses on the market with the average price being $1,749,37, … (0 comments)

community information: Westchester County Library System - 08/03/08 10:55 PM

Throughout Westchester County we have a wonderful network of libraries. These libraries offer a multitute of programs, storybook reading for tots, online and free homework help, senior programs, children's rooms in addition to the being able to take reserve and take out books, research school or work papers, and these libraries are just a wonderful resource to our communities.The Westchester Library System provides essential support for 38 member libraries in 44 locations serving more than 940,000 residents throughout Westchester County. Clicking on the link below you can see a list of the libraries and click through to see their programs … (2 comments)

community information: Overview of White Plains, New York - 08/02/08 10:47 PM

White Plains is the County Seat of Westchester County, New York. White Plains is centrally located in south central Westchester County and 4 miles east of the Hudson River and 2.5 miles nort west of Long Island Sound. Scarsdale is to the south, Harrison to the east and the Town of Greenburgh to the west. As with the rest of Westchester County it is easy to get around as there are several parkways and highways, trains, great bus line easily reachable. You can get to Interstate 287 which runs through White Plains beginning at the Tappan Zee Bridge and heading … (0 comments)

community information: Town of Greenburgh - You Tube Videos - 07/16/08 10:34 PM

The Town Supervisor of Greenburgh, who can be a political lightning rod, is nonetheless very innovative. He has started a collection of You Tube clips about the Town of Greenburgh, there are now about 20 clips.
"Feiner and summer intern Andrew D. Laub began the project last week, posting clips to the popular site that range from interviews with municipal employees to recreational activities around town.
"The goal is to show different aspects of the town of Greenburgh," said Laub, who will assist Feiner and oversee the project.
Laub, 18, said the segments would also give constituents another way to connect … (1 comments)

community information: Celebrate Greenburgh Day, July 19th, 2008 - 07/10/08 11:14 PM

Greenburgh Day will be celebrated on Saturday, July 19, 2008 (rain date Sunday July 19,2008) and will be held at Anthony F. Veteran Park. The entrance fee for the pool will be $4.00 for the entire day. Some of the activities will be:
Passport Application Processing 11a-2pmGreenburgh Nature Center 2pm-4pmAmusement Rides 5pm-8pmYouth Slam Dunk 1pm-4pmDunk Tank 1pm-4pmFace Painting 2pm-5pmPool Relay Races 3pmClowns 2pm-6pmDJ 2pm-5pmSenior Bridge Party/Lunch 11pm-2pm

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community information: Hartsdale, New York 10530 - 07/09/08 06:18 AM

Hartsdale, New York is a Hamlet located mid-Westchester County and in the Town of Greenburgh.It is an Unincorporated area within the Town of Greenburgh which also consists of six Villages. Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Tarrytown and Irvington are all also part of the Town of Greenburgh.
Hartsdale has its' own shopping area with a New York Sports Club, numerous good restaurants, a Starbucks at the train station, and close proximity to Central Avenue with its' myriad mix of shops, strip malls, and large chain stores the is also referred to as Route 100 and runs from Yonkers to White … (0 comments)

community information: Hitchcock Returns! to the Jacob Burns Center in Westchester County, New York - 07/01/08 10:31 PM

In Pleasantville, New York we are all lucky to have the Jacob Burns Film Center. They present the best of world and independent cinema every day. The Jacob Burns just celebrated it's 7th birthday. Starting on July 2nd through the end of the month they are presenting 16 Alfred Hitchcock movies. How every cool. You can check out the Jacob Burns Center on their main site, Jacob Burns Film Center for the other events throughout the summer.
For those of you who don't know Hitchcock was the master of suspense. His movies are just wonderful and if you look very … (0 comments)

community information: Larchmont and Mamaroneck Merger? - 06/28/08 01:53 AM

Larchmont is a Village in the Town of Mamaroneck. They both have separates sevices and pay taxes for them. Larchmont is a small Village in lower Westchester County with under 7000 people and is about a square mile. It is part of the Mamaroneck School District. With soaring taxes in Westchester County it would make sense to consolidate some of the services offered.
Right now Larchmont shares a library, garbage collection, recycling and property assessment. Larchmont is self governed. Larchmont has it's own police and fire department, public works and courts.
One of the trustess of the Village of Larchmont, Jim … (8 comments)

community information: So Where it the Logic? - 06/20/08 10:56 PM

In the real estate market we find ourselves in now with profits for sellers shrinking, there is the temptation for some to try to sell on their own. Sunday's New York Times has an article about a couple in White Plains who are trying to sell on their own. They are internet savvy, researched how to a sell a property and now believe they can do it themselves. The article states that the owner is an Insurance Agent. I am wondering what he would say if I, a professional realtor, needing insurance, would start to research buying insurance on the internet … (5 comments)

community information: Recycle and Get Free Rides at Playland in Rye, New York - 06/15/08 11:33 AM

Who would have thought collecting trash could actually be fun?
But fun it will be on Saturday, June 28 when kids who bring 100 or more used plastic bags to Playland will receive free rides as their reward. "Plastic Bag Day at Playland" is Westchester County's way of encouraging youngsters to start recycling and cleaning up their environment.
Any child who turns in 100 or more used and clean plastic bags at the recycling booth near the park's entrance will receive a Fun Card good for three free rides and a round of miniature golf redeemable any day this season. … (1 comments)

community information: Coyotes Spotted in White Plains, New York - 05/28/08 10:38 PM

Several months ago I posted this information about Coyotes in Westchester County. Last night a reader, Laurie, posted a comment that she has spotted two Coyotes near the German School in White Plains, which is amazing. So I am repostng this information and the links for your information,
In the Estate area of Hartsdale, New York there is a street that is a dead end that backs up to one of the local golf courses. Walking my dog this morning I ran into one my neighbors who lives in one of these houses. She tells me that looking out her window … (9 comments)

community information: Jacob Burns Theatre, Dunkin Donuts and Pleasantville, New York - 05/25/08 11:43 PM

Pleasantville is a charming Village with great schools, affordable housing and a train station with art throughout. There is the downtown diner, proximity to the Saw Mill Parkway and moments to Chappaqua and Briarcliff Manor. Pleasantville is also the home to Archie, those of us who were brought up in the 1950's remember Archie (he is a comic book character).
About 8 years ago the Jacob Burns Film Center was opened. Pleasantville was the go to place for first run movies and people from all over Westchester County came to the Jacob Burns Theatre for the movies, dance and theatre you … (0 comments)

community information: A Wonderful Bakery in Ardsley, New York - 03/30/08 10:19 AM

In the Westchester Section of the New York Times today is a wonderful article about a wonderful place in Ardsley. I am there at least two - three days a week and consider it to be the best bakery that I am aware of in Westchester County. All of their baked goods, cookies, cakes are just wonderful and not too sweet which is why I like it. The fun thing they do is make speciality cakes shaped like buildings, or like above a tennis court. The staff is always courteous and at the ready. Check out the website and if you … (2 comments)

community information: Hastings on Hudson and Hastings, New York - 03/01/08 10:22 PM

Hastings on Hudson and Hastings, New York
Often when the public is looking for information for Hastings on Hudson they Google "Hastings". Guess what? There is a Hastings but it is up in Oswego County and is an entirely different community from Hastings on Hudson which is located in Westchester County, New York. Our Hastings on Hudson has a zip code of 10706.
Hastings on Hudson School District
The Village of Hastings on Hudson
Town of Greenburgh
Restaurants in Hastings on Hudson, New York
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community information: New Construction in a Box - Westchester County, New York - 02/29/08 11:12 PM

There have been a couple of articles recently about homes that arrived in boxes, pre-fab we now call them, that were built in the 1920's throughout Westchester County. These homes were purchased through the Sears Catalog and currently 115 homes are documented. A couple of weeks ago The Journal News ran an article about Sears homes and spoke to an owner in Chappaqua. The Real Estate Section of the New York Times today spoke to the previous owners of a Sears Catalog home in Hastings-on-Hudson.
These homes cost about $4000. back then and arrived in a box without the nails. What is interesting … (0 comments)

community information: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase, New York - 02/27/08 09:53 PM

"Presenting 12 changing exhibitions annually in addition to ongoing exhibitions from the permanent collections, the Neuberger Museum of Art offers visitors insights into the work of 20th century masters, and mid-career and emerging artists, as well as exposure to the county's only permanent exhibition of African art"

Miriam Bernstein, CRS, ABR, GRI, e-Pro, SRES Associate Broker, Licensed in the State of New YorkRE/MAX Prime Properties, Westchester County, New York 10583www.MiriamBernstein.com"Content of this blog is solely my opinion"
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community information: 9th Annual Westchester County International Film Festival - 02/25/08 08:56 AM

Annual Film Festival March 7, 8 and 9 at the City Center 15: Cinema De Lux in White Plains Come to the 9th annual Westchester County International Film Festival! The event kicks off Friday, Mar. 7 at the City Center 15 in White Plains. Films will run back to back starting at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon on Sunday. On Sunday, come to the special screening for the first-ever "Future Filmmakers" competition. About two dozen aspiring filmmakers from local high schools will get a chance to have their production shown in a professional theatre, on a full-size screen, … (0 comments)

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