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Letter to the Editor: Unbounded Gratitude and Deepest Respect

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To The Editor:

Apr. 15, 2020: In the face of danger, most people run. It’s practically human nature. But there are a rare few, who, without thinking, will selflessly put themselves at risk to an extraordinary degree to save the life of another. Those people are heroes. All of you are our heroes.

We recognize the unimaginable sacrifices you are making and struggle to find the words that would adequately express our profound appreciation. Your long days, your ingenuity, and your compassion on this battlefield are saving people’s lives. Because of you, this war will come to an end, and so many will go home to their families and will cherish every day that you’ve given back to them.

We have always been proud of our association with NYP Lawrence - the best combination of big hospital know-how and community hospital kindness. We have had the deepest admiration over the years for the dedication of the NYP Lawrence staff, doctors, and nurses. But, now, we stand in awe of you.

We wish you strength and send prayers for your safety and for the swift return of better times.

With deepest gratitude,

NYP Lawrence Hospital Community Board Members

Lisa Barr
Mary Taylor Behrens
Richard Dresdale
Dennis Glazer
Tom Welling










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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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Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
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337-0500
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337-2024
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793-6400

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