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Coinstar® consists of self-service coin counting machines
DVD rental
Liquor (beer in store)

On Sundays during spring and autumn, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the county’s popular Bike & Skate Sundays program.

"The Bronx River Pathway lies in the corridor with, and alongside, the first automobile “parkway” in the United States. A parkway is usually defined as a scenic road with much greenery adjacent to the travelway, with careful thought having gone into making it a visual pleasure. Although the Bronx River Parkway was designed as a scenic roadway connecting Westchester to the Bronx, it had some visionary transportation design features. Using entrance and exit ramps, it was the world’s first example of the design concept known as a limited-access highway. It was also built with the then-little-known concept called landscape architecture, making this road facility an enjoyable journey. Parkways don’t allow trucks; they usually have lower and, in most cases, visually pleasing bridge structures. Surface: Asphalt with some short cinder sections. Note: About 2.6 miles of this trail are on neighborhood roads.Some sections are very busy, with intricate pedestrian and bike crossings."

Sourced From: Trails.com

In 1844 the Harlem Railroad reached Underhill’s Crossing on its way to White Plains. The 1850's was a time of change in the Village. Underhill’s Crossing changed its name to Bronxville, as the Underhills sold off most of their remaining land. The first commuters arrived in the 1850's, including the DeWitt brothers, several of whom practiced law in the Wall Street area.

Eastchester began settlement in 1664 when ten families migrated from Fairfield, Connecticut. Thomas Pell, who at that time also owned the territory that is now New Rochelle and Pelham granted a deed to the group to "settle down at Hutchinsons” where the home of Anne Hutchinson had stood some twenty years before. Another twenty-six shortly joined the ten original families.

Laws for the region were established the following year, in 1665, under an agreement called the "Eastchester Covenant." The covenant was a rare document for this period. It contained twenty-six provisions including items such as: education of children, disposition and upkeep of property, support of a minister, and more.

Governor Richard Nicolls granted confirmation of their 1664 patent in 1666 after the occupation of the area by the English. A controversy arose in 1700 when the settlers signed a deed with the Indians. The tract of land involved was known as "Long Reach" because of its odd geographical makeup. The sites included are the present Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and a section of Northwest Mt. Vernon. The dispute over the ownership of the land involved the towns of New Rochelle, Westchester and the Pell Family. When a decision was reached in favor of Eastchester, England's Queen Anne granted a second patent in the year 1708.

Eastchester was a farming community at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Although no major battles were fought here, as the heart of the Neutral Ground it saw constant fighting for over 13 years. Eastchester was harassed by both sides as well as by the cowboys and skinners.

Eastchester's rural makeup began to change with the coming of the railroad in the 1840's. Three hundred-seventy acres of land were incorporated at the village of Mt. Vernon in 1853 by a group of New York businessmen; the village of Bronxville was incorporated in 1898; and the village of Tuckahoe in 1903. Today, Eastchester is bound by Scarsdale on the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west, and Mt. Vernon on the south. The town covers approximately five square miles, including Bronxville and Tuckahoe.

Points of Interest:
Marble Capital of the World: In 1818 the town's first marble quarry was opened. The quarries produced heavily for almost a century. The extremely high quality of "Tuckahoe Marble" was in great demand and was used in many famous structures.

Red Bird Stage Line: Before the railroads, communication with New York City was primarily via stagecoach or private horse. One such line in the 1830's, the Red Bird ran between Grand Street (the Bowery) and Danbury, Conn. One of its stops was the Ward House, then known as "Marble Hall," with the fare from New York City at $2.00.

Ward House: Originally owned by the Stephen Ward family, it was sold in the 1800's to John Hayward who operated it as a tavern, "The Marble Hall." In the 1830's he entertained President Martin Van Buren. During the Revolution it was the site of many skirmishes. Ward House is the most important Revolutionary site in Eastchester. "Dutch" Schultz the infamous gangster and bootlegger lived in the house across the street. There was a tunnel connecting both houses, which are now closed in.

Eastchester has had its share of champions. In 1928 the town was acclaimed "cradle of American golf." Eastchester residents who have won titles are: Will MacFarlane won the U.S. Open in 1925, defeating the legendary Bobby Jones; 1926 had Jess Sweetser winning the British Amateur Championship; 1928, Johnny Farrell won the U.S. Open, again Bobby Jones the victim; 1931, Tom Creavy won the P.G.A. title, defeating Denny Shute.

Home of The Treetures : The children’s national Treeture Environmental Education Program began here in Eastchester, New York, when Judith Hope Blau created her family of whimsical characters to educate children about the important role trees play in keeping our environment healthy. The small Magic Treeture Forest Nursery on California Road and Highland Avenue became the pilot nursery for many others in the country.

Many famous people, sites and more historical information are associated with Eastchester. Press the blue button for more on Eastchester History.

The Children's Room of the Bronxville Public Library serves the community by providing books, materials and programs for children from birth through grade six. From board books to chapter books; from picture books to non-fiction, the Children's Room collection is constantly expanding and seeks to meet the needs of all young library users. All our programs except for movies require registration one week prior to the program date in person. You may sign up at the Library in the Children's Room. Press blue button for more information about the Children's Room, Children's Programs, Teen Territory, Events Schedule, Friends of the Library, History of the Library, Search the Library Catalog, Room Reservations, Downloadable Audiobooks and more.

Bronxville Elementary School (914) 395-0500
Bronxville Middle School (914) 395-0500
Bronxville High School (914) 395-0500

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Visitors who are not baptized Christians are still welcome to come forward during the Communion to receive the blessing of the priest. At the end of the Eucharist, the congregation prays once more in thanksgiving, and then is dismissed to continue the life of service to God and to the World.

Founded in 1881, Concordia College is a four-year, co-educational liberal arts college located in suburban Westchester County, New York. The college is an institution of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and, while the campus has a distinctly Christian atmosphere, students from all faiths are welcome. As members of a close-knit community, Concordia students are mentored by a dedicated faculty and staff, most of whom live within a 10-minute walk of campus. In this environment, you can build relationships that will support you as you prepare for a fulfilling life and career.

Our most popular programs are in Business, Education, Behavioral Science, English, Biology and Social Work. We also have programs in International Management, Pre-Med and Pre Law. The college also offers an Accelerated Degree Program for adult students who are working and a full-scale English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The average faculty-student ratio is 1 to 15. 79% of the professors have the highest degrees in their fields.

Concordia students are active and involved. Opportunities for participation range from student publications to intramurals, Bible study to student government and drama to social concern groups. Press blue button to view the Concordia College website.

The word is "Goodbye Astoria"; "we finally have a wonderful Greek restaurant in Westchester", serving delicious Greek dishes by a friendly wait-staff in a lovely space.

The word is Voted best Burgers "Best of Westchester 2007"

Your health: No transfat cooking oils or peanut oil is used at Gordy's.

Shopping
Trunk Shows (call for schedule)

The word is Good local restaurant near the train station and the theater.

The word is Great sandwiches freshly made with fresh ingredients.

On the clinical side, we have recruited an experienced and talented medical and nursing staff with training from the finest institutions in the world. These caring professionals have access to the latest technologies and state of the art equipment to give patients innovative and high tech care close to home.

As an indicator of its growth, Lawrence Hospital Center provides emergency care to approximately 35,000 individuals annually in our newly redesigned Emergency Department. We also deliver approximately 2000 babies each year. New moms and their families will have the opportunity to experience the entirely renovated Maternity Department featuring private rooms and showers when it opens in the summer of 2008.

Further, Lawrence is a leader in stroke care. In 2006, the hospital became a designated New York State Stroke Center by meeting stringent requirements for speed and quality of care.

Throughout Lawrence Hospital Center patients and visitors will find a commitment to compassionate service and the pursuit of excellence. Lawrence's laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists. And, Our Cancer Care program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons with Commendation. In addition, Lawrence Hospital Center's Cardiology Program includes an accredited Echocardiographic Laboratory by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiographic Laboratories.

Lawrence is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. And, the Hospital is fully licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Lawrence Hospital Center is a member of the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System and StellarisHealth Network. We invite you to "Know Us Before You Need Us."

Contact
Police Chief: Christopher Satriale

About
The Village of Bronxville Police Department is a state-of-the-art, professionally staffed law enforcement department dedicated to providing optimal services for all village residents and those who visit or do business within our environs. Through comprehensive, preventative measures, the department is continually vigilant in its efforts to maintain a lawful and peaceful atmosphere, thereby helping to facilitate a high quality of life for all residents.

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Bronxville's Special Alerts Page
A communicative and mutually respectful relationship between the police department and village residents is most helpful as we seek to identify any unlawful or disturbing behavior . . .

Crime Prevention Tips



Engage your alarm whenever appropriate and keep the alarm code restricted only to family members and "emergency contacts."

Keep lights on whenever possible. Potential burglars or other criminals are furtive by nature, and they shy away from well-lit areas.

Remain wary of any unusual circumstances and/or individuals who appear to have no purpose for driving in the area.

Safeguarding one's vehicle is another aspect of preventative enforcement which many people too often take for granted. Adhere to a few obvious, yet overlooked tips . . .


Lock your vehicle at all times.

Never leave your vehicle running and unattended, even for short periods.

Garage your vehicle whenever possible.

Keep valuables out of sight (cell phone, pagers, etc.).

Don't keep original documents in your vehicle, make copies of required personal papers and/or documents and keep the originals at home.


Driving Safety
Driving while speaking on a hand-held cell phone is ILLEGAL, save for exigent circumstances. Please be safe and use only speaker phones in your vehicle or wait until you've reached your destination to make your call.


"Dark House" Notification
The Bronxville Police Department offers daily “dark house” checks, performed by police officers in the normal course of their duties . . .

Helping to Educate Our School-aged Children
The police department is extensively involved with our school system, providing a series of programs and lectures to all boys and girls . . .

Medical Emergencies
Members of the Bronxville Police Department are trained to respond in the event of medical dilemmas and provide essential care for everything from minor scrapes and burns to life-threatening emergencies. Because of our minimal response time, we are often at the scene of such an emergency in seconds, and we can therefore assess the situation quickly, initiate remedial treatments and comfort patients until the ambulance corps arrives. Trained to administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) apparatus, police officers can also provide critical care when deemed necessary.

The word is "Everything is great" at this cute Italian bistro with a warm atmosphere, serving "well prepared dishes with fresh ingredients", they even have gelato!

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Late night dining
Outdoor dining on sidewalk

Sarah Lawrence is a coeducational liberal arts college, offering undergraduate as well as graduate degrees. Located just north of New York City on a wooded campus, the College is nationally renowned for its rigorous academic and creative standards. These are fostered by small seminar classes and individual student-faculty tutorials made possible by a very low student-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1. It is a lively community of students, scholars, and artists offering outstanding programs in the humanities, the natural sciences and mathematics, history and the social sciences, and the creative and performing arts.

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Outdoor dining on patio

William E. Cottle Elementary School (914) 337-5376
Tuckahoe Middle School (914) 337-5376
Tuckahoe High School (914) 337-5376

Press blue button for more information about the Tuckahoe Union Free School District.

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Sunday Brunch
Outdoor dining in front of restaurant

The word is> /b> Manhattan vibe serving "well prepared meals" in an "intimate yet lively setting"; can get too loud for conversation.

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