John Corry: Twenty-Five Years Ago in Bronxville, February 1990
Written by John A. Corry
Jan. 28, 2015: Village Election: The upcoming election for village trustees and court justice was to be uncontested. Democratic Party chairman Peter Murray reluctantly announced that his "caucus interviewed numerous people" but was unable to find anyone. As a result, trustees Nancy Hand and William Staudt and Justice George Pickwick ran for reelection unopposed. A Review-Press Reporter editorial notes that in view of the nearly 4-to-1 Republican edge in voter registration, a Democratic effort would probably have been "an exercise in futility."
Parkway Road Apartments: The issue of available parking for the proposed development came to the fore when the planning board recommended that an additional 90 spaces be added to the 357 proposed by the developers. It also suggested that the village lease the 144 spaces in the nearby Palmer garage. Not surprisingly, the developers were unhappy with these proposals. Meanwhile, school superintendent William Greenham added his strong support for residential development of the property, arguing that it was "essential to the well-being of the school district" and that increased tax revenues could limit to less than 1 percent future school tax increases.
"For Sale" Signs: Following up on the previous month's suggestion, the planning board considered and approved an exemption for central business properties from existing rules banning the placing of "For Sale" and "For Rent" signs on all village properties. The trustees agreed with the recommendation and scheduled a March public meeting on the proposal.
Auditorium Renovation: Not to be deterred by the school board's decision that it would be too costly to include the high school auditorium in the $4.5 million school building renovation, a public effort was being made to raise privately the estimated cost of $285,000. More than $100,000 had already been obtained.
Girls' Track Team: Coached by Jim Mitchell, in a seven-and-a-half-hour-long meet, the Bronxville-Tuckahoe team won its eighth indoor sectional championship in nine years in both Class A and Class C. Maggie Silver ran her best race of the season--3000 meters in 10 minutes, 45.1 seconds.
Takeout Dinners: In a large newspaper advertisement, Pondfield's Restaurant announced a Sunday-Thursday evening dinner takeout service. Prices included $3.50 for soup du jour and $15.95 for chicken breast. At Sammy's Downtown, located today at the same Pondfield Road address, takeout service prices today are $6.50 for soup and $22.95 for chicken.
Major Benefit Concert: An enthusiastic audience of more than 250 attended an afternoon concert at The Reformed Church of Bronxville for the benefit of Harlem's Elmendorf Equal Opportunity Center. It was performed by a five-member string ensemble made up of members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. The center provides after-school tutorial assistance and a summer all-day enrichment program. The church has supported Elmendorf financially and has provided teaching help throughout the center's 35-year history.
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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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