Major Stories of 2015: One Last Look Back
By Staff
Jan. 6, 2016: Happy New Year! MyhometownBronxville welcomes 2016 by taking a look back one last time at some of the most significant stories of 2015. The year brought some welcome changes, some that proved challenging, and others that will be ongoing in what we hope is a happy and prosperous 2016.
Following is a list of the headlines of some of the most popular stories of 2015. Clicking on the headlines will open the stories. Another article in this issue covers the major sports stories of 2015.
Articles on Hayes Field taken together were the most popular. There were many over the course of the year, and they generated many comments. Several of the articles that provide some background include: "Bronxville School Trustees Address Hayes Field Issues"; "Bronxville Voters Reject Hayes Field Reconfiguration Proposal by Narrow Margin"; "School Board to Place Revised Hayes Field Referendum on May 19 Ballot"; and "Bronxville Voters Approve Hayes Field Turf Proposal; School Budget Passes; Three Unopposed School Board Candidates Elected."
Two letters on disrespecting our police officers taken together followed the Hayes Field articles in popularity: "Letter to the Editor: Mayor Marvin and Village Trustees on Disrespecting Our Police Officers"; and "From the Mayor: After Unacceptable Behavior Toward Police, a Tough Week but of Real Value."
Two articles on college acceptances taken together followed the Hayes Field and police officers articles in popularity: "86 Bronxville High School Seniors Receive Acceptances from 83 College and Universities"; and "Bronxville Class of 2015 to Attend Impressive Array of Colleges: See List."
"Bronxville A&P to Close; ACME Markets to Take Over"
"Bronxville Turns Over New Leaf: Lettuce Store to Open in Town" (the annual April Fool's article)
"NBC Program 'Open House' to Feature Bronxville Home"
"Village Being Sued for Illegal Housing Discrimination on Kensington Road Project"
"Bronxville Has Second House Break-in in One Week; Reward Offered for Information"
"Man Killed on Metro-North Tracks near Bronxville Station"
"Eleven New Stores in Bronxville Business District"
"Bronxville Architect Maggie Marrone Renovates Pope's Quarters for Upcoming New York Visit"
"From the Mayor: Traffic Problems at Bronxville School During Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times"
"Quarry Place, Under Construction at Midland Avenue near Tuckahoe Border, to Offer 108 Apartments"
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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.
Link to Village of Bronxville One Square Mile Monthly Newsletter
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