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Bronxville Police Department Launches 'School's Open--Drive Carefully' Campaign

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August 31, 2011:  Each fall as kids head back to school a campaign is conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) in conjunction with local governments and police agencies to remind drivers to watch out for school children as they walk to school.  The nationwide campaign is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents involving school-age pedestrians and school bus riders.

This year, Lieutenant Richard Bunyan and Police Officers Steve Valentin and Jason Cooper of the Bronxville Police Department helped AAA New York to launch its 66th annual "School's Open--Drive Carefully" campaign by mounting traffic safety posters in the community.

Among other things, Lieutenant Bunyan and Officers Valentin and Cooper have mounted a colorful "School's Open" poster at police headquarters in Bronxville to warn drivers to be extra careful as thousands of local children return to school.

"The help that we get from our club-area police departments adds to the effectiveness of our 'School's Open' campaign," said Donna Galasso, assistant director of the AAA's traffic safety unit.  "We appreciate the efforts of Lieutenant Bunyan and Officers Valentin and Cooper, which will result in increased safety for all students," said Galasso.

The Bronxville Police Department reminds drivers, including bicyclists, to be especially cautious in school areas around Midland Avenue and Pondfield Road, by keeping their speed at or below posted limits and by being prepared to stop, on both sides of the street, for school buses with flashing red lights and stop arms, as required by New York State law.

AAA New York State's "School's Open--Drive Carefully" program was initiated in 1945.  Since then, it has helped to prevent an untold number of injuries and deaths among children of elementary school age.  AAA clubs distribute nearly two million pieces of material annually, including posters, banners, bumper stickers, and literature carrying one simple message--be extra careful behind the wheel as schools reopen after summer vacation.

Pictured here:  Front row (L to R) Robert Satriale, John Satriale, and Donna Galasso (assistant director of traffic safety for AAA) Rear: Bronxville Police Lt. Richard Bunyan; Bronxville Police Officers Jason Cooper and Wilson Valentin.

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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