By Bronxville Police Department
Jan. 27, 2021: The following entries are from the Bronxville police blotter.
January 10, 2021, 4:02 pm, Kensington Road: Motor vehicle accident, two vehicles, no injuries, information exchanged
January 10, 2021, 8:49 pm, Meadow Avenue: A 26-year-old man of Bronxville was charged with DWI after striking a utility pole and registering a blood alcohol content of .26% on scene. The man was transported to Westchester medical center for evaluation. Con-ed responded to de-energize down wires. The man's 2020 Honda CRV was impounded. The man was issued an appearance ticket pending his next court appearance.
January 12, 2021, 9:10 pm, Middle Road: A caller reported youths lighting a fire on their own property. The homeowner was interviewed, and no fire was present.
January 15, 2021, 10:07 am, Sherman Avenue: A homeowner reported that the license plates were missing from his vehicle. Report was filed, and the DMV form was completed for the complainant.
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
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Bronxville Police Department
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Bronxville Parking Violations
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Bronxville Fire Deparment
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