ny: In Memory of Marc Pollitzer - Age 61 - White Plains Activist - 06/14/08 05:31 AM
It seems as though I am spending a great deal of time blogging about those who have passed. Marc Pollitzer may not have been Tim Russert, but in White Plains hew was a champion of open space and advocate for responsible development. At the end of the day, politics is local … (7 comments)
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ny: Some Market Data for White Plains, NY - 06/11/08 05:29 AM
Here are some sales stats that I took from the MLS for White Plains. I included the first five months of the year and compared pricing to last year’s numbers. Prices were either flat or slightly higher than the year before. The average price of a coop was ~ $214,000, up … (2 comments)
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ny: Pet-Friendly Condos in Sleepy Hollow: Ichabod’s Landing: Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/24/08 11:50 PM
Ichabod’s Landing is name after Ichabod Crane, Washington Irving’s famous character from the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” This is relatively new construction that was only available for purchase in 2004. Most notably the complex sits right on the Hudson River, literally steps from a swath of the Hudson River Walk that … (4 comments)
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ny: The Tarrytown Lakes - A One Mile Walking Trail - Tarrytown, NY 10591 - 05/24/08 09:51 PM
Early this evening I took Jade and Tundra on a trail that I don't take very often...The Tarrytown Lakes. It's a short flat trail perfect for a casual stroll or vigorous walk. It is paved and many local residents bike, walk or job this trail quite frequently. It appears to be … (1 comments)
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ny: River Walk - An Ambitious Plan for Westchester - The View From Ichabod's Landing - Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/23/08 02:00 AM
RiverWalk is an ambitious plan to create a continuous trailway along the Hudson River from the border of Putnam county in the north and the New York City border in the south. Part of that plan was fulfilled with the high-end townhouse devleopment (to be reviewed later) called Ichabod's Landing in … (3 comments)
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ny: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - or on the Ritz Carlton - White Plains, NY 10601 - 05/23/08 01:24 AM
The one thing that I have noticed about the Ritz Carlton condominum/hotel complex is that the mirrored glass gives the building different "moods." The cloudy moody day is reflected in the mirrored glass of the building. I was downtown one cloudy day where rain clouds were threatening to open up and … (2 comments)
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ny: Growing up Gosling - Whatever Happened to the Goslings at the Rockefeller Preserve? - Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/17/08 09:37 PM
A couple of weeks ago I posted some photos of brand new baby goslings out with their "parents" for what appeared to be one of their first outings in Swan Lake. They were so small that they appeared to be like tiny corks in the water, bobbing up and down -making … (0 comments)
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ny: The Peony Monument to the Victims of Sept 11, 2001 - at the Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/15/08 01:49 PM
Following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Yatsuka Cho, a town in Simane Prefecture, Japan offered a gift of over 500 peonies to the United States as a healing memorial. It was also a gesture of solidarity and support from a former enemy of the United States who less than 60 … (10 comments)
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ny: From Chic to Dated in Short Order - Beware of "New Construction Envy" - 05/13/08 05:07 AM
As I wandered through the broker’s open house, I could imagine what the listing sheet would say. “Brand new home, top-of-the-line appliances and state-of-the-art cabinetry in a beautiful eat-in-kitchen.” For the baths “State-of-the-art baths complete with soaking tub and separate steam shower.” I could picture the “Oooooohs and Aaaaaaaahhhhs of the … (15 comments)
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ny: Spring in Full Bloom - Tibbets Park - White Plains, NY 10601 - 05/07/08 01:54 AM
I took some pictures of Tibbets Park about 2 months ago - just after a major snow. What a difference a couple of months can make. Spring is in full bloom all across Westchester and these photos are brought to you by the White Plains Beautification Foundation and mother nature. I … (13 comments)
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ny: Family Time.....Goslings at the Rockefeller Preserve, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 - 05/05/08 04:48 PM
I was able to escape to one of my favorite places for a nice walk: The Rockefeller Preserve in Sleepy Hollow. Much to my delight, the Geese had been done what geese do in the spring - produce goslings. I was able to spy a mated pair waddling out into Swan … (12 comments)
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ny: Spring in Full Bloom – in Westchester, NY – (Part 2) - 04/21/08 04:30 PM
In my previous post, I had been commenting on how spring had been taking its sweet time in Westchester, NY – but what a difference a few days can make. We had a couple of nice warm days in what has generally been a rather cool spring – and this encouraged … (19 comments)
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ny: Spring Has Been Taking It's Time......in Westchester, NY - (Part 1) - 04/20/08 04:13 AM
For the last few weeks, I've been taking photos here and there in Westchester - waiting and watching for the emergence of spring. It seemed to be taking its sweet time this year. It’s been quite cool and the buds were bravely popping up out of their hiding places. Here are … (11 comments)
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ny: Pet-Friendly Coops: FSBO offered at $155,000 in the Bronxville Ridge Complex, Yonkers, NY 10708 - 04/19/08 04:23 AM
Here is a lovely top floor unit in a desirable pet-friendly complex in Yonkers, NY. Just a short 6 minute walk to the Fleetwood Station on metro-north. It is a 1 BR/1BA unit with an ample 850 Sq. ft. of living space. It is close to transportation, highways and shopping. A … (9 comments)
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ny: Adventures in Filing for an Extension: How hard could this POSSIBLY be? - 04/18/08 12:59 AM
For various reasons, including a family illness I found that I needed to file for an extension this year. What could be simpler? How hard could this possibly be? Read on if you want to find out. I called my accountant on Monday – who was expecting that I would file … (13 comments)
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ny: The City Never Sleeps – I’m talking about WHITE PLAINS, NY! - 04/09/08 04:50 AM
Buyers from New York City are forever asking me if there is any nightlife in Westchester? And the answer is YES THERE IS!Downtown White Plains is bustling 24/7 these days and for those who enjoy the active night life of New York City, having such a hub near at hand makes … (11 comments)
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ny: This Hawk Tells You why Real Estate is Truly a LOCAL BUSINESS..... - 04/08/08 03:25 AM
The picture of that hawk was taken by yours truly one morning. I had just let out the dogs into my back yard (yes its fenced) while I started making my essential morning brew when I noticed that Buddy barking at something and looking UP....I peered out the kitchen window into … (18 comments)
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ny: Things to Do & See in Westchester: Early Spring Walk at the Rockefeller Preserve - 04/06/08 01:04 AM
It was a beautiful sunny day on Wednesday, and I was able to get away early - so I decided to take Jade and Tundra to the Rockefeller Preserve in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The Preserve is well known as an "important bird area" and for its working farm. Tundra, being brought … (6 comments)
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ny: Pet-Friendly Condos: Jefferson Place – 300 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 - 04/01/08 05:07 AM
The Residences of Jefferson Place is a condominium complex with a split personality. The complex spans on square block between Livingston Ave. and Rutherford Ave. in White Plains, NY with units on 300 Mamaroneck Ave. and 31 Greenridge Ave. Jefferson Place is located a scant half -mile from Trump Tower, the … (9 comments)
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ny: Pet-Friendly FSBO at Jefferson Place – 300 Mamaroneck Ave. - White Plains, NY 10605 - 03/27/08 03:40 PM
Offered at $579,000 this is a 1077 sq,ft., 2 BR/2BA unit with balcony in the new luxury condo complex, Jefferson Place. Maintenance Fees: $542 a monthTaxes with single STAR $455/monthThe condo is in IMMACULATE CONDITION and features hardwood floors, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, oversized bathrooms and walk-in closets, … (9 comments)
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