By Bronxville Police Department
Nov. 17, 2021: The following entries are from the Bronxville police blotter:
November 1, 2021, 5:46 pm, Lee Place: A resident reported that they have been the victim of a fraud totaling approximately $12,000.00, the incident is being investigated.
November 2, 2021, 1:37 pm, Lookout Avenue: Investigation Pending
November 3, 2021, 9:03 am, Sturgis Road: A resident reported that two NYS Vehicle license plates were lost in the mail.
November 4, 2021, 4:37 pm, Pondfield Road: A wallet was found on Midland Avenue. The owner was contacted and the wallet was returned.
November 6, 2021, 9:06 am, Palmer Road: Motor vehicle accident, two vehicles, no injuries, and information exchange was completed by the responding officer.
November 9, 2021, 11:52 am, Lee Place: A homeowner reported that she believed a scammer may be knocking at her door. Police responded and identified the male as an ADT Security employee performing a routine assignment. The homeowner did have an ADT system.
November 11, 2021, 8:56 am, Park Place: Officers assisted a Bronxville Parking agent with a male who was verbally combative while receiving a citation. No further Police action was warranted.
11/12/2021 09:07 am Homesdale
A homeowner reported a suspicious vehicle parked in front of their residence. Officers responded and discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen from the City of Mt Vernon. The vehicle was impounded and the owner was notified.
11/13/2021 01:10 pm Kraft
A female store employee reported that she was uncomfortable with an interaction with a customer and believed that he may become dangerous in the future. A report was filed.
11/14/2021 04:15 pm Kraft
Activated alarm at United Bank. Officers responded and all was in order.
Photo by A. Warner
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.
Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
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Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
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Bronxville Parking Violations
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Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400