Dec. 15, 2021:
To All the Residents of Bronxville,
During this time for the holidays, I wanted to express my gratitude; it is particularly appropriate that I thank all of you who supported me, resulting in my election victory as the representative of the 15th District of Westchester County. I am extremely humbled and thankful for the opportunity.
I thank you for your confidence in me and pledge not to disappoint. For those of you who did not cast your vote for me, I respect your decision and ask you to give me a chance to earn your support as I pledge to represent 100% of the people of District 15 proudly. I believe government service is the noblest of professions.
I have lived a quiet life of service, having grown up in a blue collar family who places a premium on giving back, which I have lived my entire life in southern Westchester.
I ask you to join me in the spirit of unity as we start a new chapter in our local government, and please know I will always be available, open, and ready to listen. I wish all the best to you and your loved ones for the holidays and look forward to serving you!
Sincerely
Westchester County Legislator Elect James Nolan
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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.
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