The historic community of New Rochelle, New York is celebrating its 325^th birthday this year. The city is commemorating the event with a gala dinner and dance. The theme for the gala is, “Celebrate our Vibrant Community” and it will be held at the Glen Island Harbour Club. Now is a wonderful time to shop for New Rochelle NY homes for sale as this city of pride and heritage shines at this very special time.

Prudential Centennial Realty licensed real estate professionals live, work and play in Westchester County, NY. We’re proud of its rich American history and can’t wait to help you find the perfect living quarters here. If you’re shopping for New Rochelle NY homes for sale, you’ve come to the right place. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to this fabulous waterfront community on the Long Island Sound.

According to an article published on Patch.com, proceeds from the gala event will support the 325th anniversary events and activities scheduled throughout the year. Most of the activities on tap will be free to the general public. Tickets to the gala are $110 each. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to support our community.

Learn more about this event and others at www.newrochelleny.com/325gala. On this website you can print out a reservation form and mail it, along with your payment, to the designated address. Or, call Angela Taylor at 914-484-2527 to request an invitation by mail.

The week of June 4-9 will be filled with activities to commemorate the anniversary occasion. Here is a list of some of the other scheduled events:

Tuesday, June 4:

The exhibit “Bleue City” will open at the City Hall Rotunda Gallery. It will feature the photographs and illustrations of artists Carole Sionnet and PieR Gajewski.

Saturday, June 8:

Mayor’s Cup Regatta at Davenport Park for Kite Day 11 a.m. to 3pm.

Sunday, June 9

At 3 p.m. a “Fatt Calfe Ceremony” will re-enact the transfer of land (now known as New Rochelle) originally made by the Pell family to the Huguenotsettlers in 1688.

July 8-11:

This is Restaurant Week in New Rochelle!

Fall will feature a Street Fair, Homecoming Showcase and Parade.

Spring is such a beautiful time in here! Let Prudential Centennial Realty help you shop for New Rochelle homes for sale today. Our inventory features single family homes, condos, townhomes, executive suites and more. Shop online today, or contact us anytime.

Most Mamaroneck NY homes for sale are less than five miles from Playland Amusement Park in Rye. Playland is a great place to take your children for spring and summer fun. It’s just one of the many attractions surrounding the Town and Village of Mamaroneck. Playland is scheduled to open its 2013 season on May 11 with great season specials and events.

Playland, located at the end of Playland Parkway in Rye, offers acres of amusement park rides in Kiddyland for small children. You’ll also find family rides and thrill rides for brave hearts! If you purchased one of the many Mamaroneck NY homes for sale in our inventory you would live within minutes of this amazing theme park.

A special all-day unlimited ride pass will be available at the park May 11, 12, 18 and 19 for just $15. Passes go on sale at 10:30 a.m., rides open at noon and the fun won’t stop until the park closes at 7 p.m. each day.

On May 11 the opening celebration will begin with strolling entertainment at the Fountain Plaza at 11 a.m., followed by the traditional parade with the Port Chester High School Marching Band accompanied by local dignitaries, staff and Playland’s mascot, Coaster the Dragon.

The Music Tower Theater stage will feature the band Reunion with hit sounds from the ’50s,’60s and ’70s. at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and  5 p.m.

“Mad about Science,” the featured act in Kiddyland, will offer science-based entertainment at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Playland’s Kiddyland DJ will also entertain with the “Play it DJ” show, in four performances at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Playland’s pre-season schedule is noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Memorial Day weekend, after which the spring schedule begins. For the season schedule go to ryeplayland.org or call the park at (914) 813-7000.

Prudential Centennial is proud of the people who came together to rebuild this New York treasure after it sustained $20 million in damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Most of the damage occurred on the park’s boardwalk. The Ice Casino was severely damaged too and probably won’t open until 2014. Next year the park will be turned over for management by the not-for-profit group called Sustainable Playland.

Westchester County is a great place to live! Prudential Centennial features a great inventory of Mamaroneck NY homes for sale. Feel free to browse our detailed listings 24/7 or contact us for assistance in finding your dream home.

Summer is almost here and the Village of Scarsdale is offering weekly youth day camps in June and August! If you’re shopping for Scarsdale NY homes for sale you’ll be excited to learn your children can participate in camps focusing on Legos, Mad Science, Filmmaking and more through June and August.

The Scarsdale Recreation Department has a full line-up of camps available for youth of all ages. Visit the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation website for complete details and to register to take advantage of these fun and educational opportunities.

As you shop for Scarsdale NY homes for sale, consider the community and your family’s needs. If you have children, these recreational programs will enrich the lives of your children year after year.

Following are some examples of youth camps scheduled for this year:

Camp Lenape – Maritime Aquarium Trip – 1st grade

Campers will explore the Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT interactive exhibits.

Camp Patthunke Trip – Brooklyn Museum – 3rd-4th grade

From a shark’s jawbone to musical instruments from around the world at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, children will experience the wonders of the world. The museum is home to a permanent collection of 30,000 objects.

Camp Patthunke Trip New Roc FunFuzion – 5th-8th graders

Campers will have the option of playing lazer tag, bowling, mini-golf and arcade games. They will also have the option of playing in bumper cars and riding on Max Flight (roller coaster simulator), or Space Shot.

Older children will also enjoy soccer camps, sports camps, teen travel camps and more!

Isn’t it great to know there are so many options for people of all ages to enjoy the recreational and educational facilities located in Scarsdale and throughout Westchester County?

When you shop for Scarsdale NY homes for sale with Prudential Centennial Realty licensed real estate professionals, we make every effort to inform you about events, activities and amenities available for you and yours. We live, work and play in the communities in which we serve and want to make sure your experience here is as wonderful as ours. Please contact Prudential Centennial Realty today to shop for your home, and your lifestyle!

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College Celebrates 106^th Commencement

The Class of 2013 marks 106 years of degree completion at the College of New Rochelle. If you’re shopping for New Rochelle NY homes for sale, consider the neighborhood surrounding this long-standing institution of higher education. The private college is located at 29 Castle Place.

Disney Executive to Present Commencement Address

The private Catholic college will award 1,000 baccalaureate and master’s degrees during commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 22, 11 a.m. at Radio City Music Hall. Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, President, Disney/ABC Television Group will give the Commencement address. Sweeney is a graduate of the college’s Class of 1979.

This year the college will confer honorary degrees Sweeney and Michael N. Ambler, Esq., College of New Rochelle Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

The Hollywood Reporter has repeatedly named Sweeney the “Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment.” Fortune named her among the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business.” Forbes counted her among “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.” Sweeney is the recipient of multiple honors and awards by business, entertainment and educational organizations, institutions and publications.

Michael N. Ambler, Esq. has been Chairman of The College of New Rochelle Board of Trustees since 2004. He was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 1993 where he served as the board’s Finance and Investment Committee Chairman. 

Ambler is a director of Young Concert Artists, Inc. in New York City and is the senior warden at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement in Quogue, New York. Ambler is also a member of the Union Club in New York City.

A graduate of Princeton University with a BA in History, Ambler has a law degree from Columbia University. 

Don’t Shop for a New Rochelle NY Home for Sale, Shop for a Community

One of the greatest features of Westchester County is the amazing array of educational opportunities (public and private) made available to area residents. This is a very important element to consider when you are shopping for your Westchester County dream home. Please remember to consider the future needs of your family members as well as your immediate needs.

The College of New Rochelle enrolls nearly 4,200 students on six campuses across the Greater New York City area, according to the institution’s official “About Us” feature published online. 

Academic programs are offered in four schools:

1. School of Arts & Sciences (for women)
2. School of New Resources (for adults)
3. School of Nursing
4. Graduate School

The college was founded in 1904 as the first Catholic college for women in New York State. Today it remains true to its “. . . Ursuline tradition and heritage to educate the whole person and to prepare them for lives as leaders and contributors in our global society.” 

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Prudential Centennial Realty licensed real estate professionals are proud of the communities in which they serve. Contact us today for assistance in finding the perfect New Rochelle NY homes for sale in neighborhoods most likely to serve your family’s present and future needs. Feel free to browse through our listings anytime online at www.PrudentialCentennial.com.

The Village of Larchmont is buzzing with family fun and activities for everyone! While you’re shopping for Larchmont NY homes for sale, spend a little time in this affluent community and soak in some fun.

Following are just a few of the upcoming events you might enjoy:

May 1, 12:30 p.m., Flint Park Tennis Courts, Bronson Ave & Locust Ave Larchmont, NY 10538

Come out and Play!

There are many great activities for people who purchase Larchmont NY homes for sale in the beautiful town of Mamaroneck! Children ages 6-11 can participate in a free tennis clinic at Flint Park. Refreshments will be served. Flint Park is the primary recreational park in the Village of Larchmont that is located at the end of Locust Avenue. The park hosts many activities and offers facilities for tennis, paddle tennis, baseball, soccer and basketball. Little ones can play on the playground for toddlers and young children. Flint Park includes a waterfront nature trail, boardwalk, and marsh overlook with scenic views of the Little Harbor Sound.

May 1-May 18, Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m., Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY

Landscapes from the Rockies and Southwest

Jim Maciel’s demonstrates his love of the Southwest in his exhibit at The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery. Maciel shows his unique ink paintings on paper. The artist’s works were inspired by frequent trips to the Rockies and the Southwest Region of the United States. Admission to the gallery is free.

May 3-4, Noon-5 p.m., Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY

Jewelry Trunk Show

Just in time for Mother’s Day, MAG Gallery is hosting a trunk show showcasing high-end affordable jewelry and a jewelry making demonstration.

Join jewelry designers and Mamaroneck Artist Guild members Dabanga Dos Santos, Mindy Ackerman, Aurelio Castano, Valerie Hall, Kristin Krauskopf and Carol Flick to see an eclectic mix of high-end jewelry, affordably priced on display and available for purchase.

At 1 p.m. on Saturday stop by and observe jeweler Valerie Hall as she demonstrates her unique talent for fashioning Polymer/Fimo Clay into one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art for today’s woman.

May 5, 2-4 p.m., St. John’s Church, 4 Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY

Family Fun Day

Members of the Larchmont community are invited to St. John’s Nursery School’s annual fundraiser, Family Fun. There will be fun activities for the kids and a musical performance by Zev Haber and the Pretzelsteins. Tickets, $20 per family, are available at the door.

Prudential Centennial Realty licensed real estate professionals live, work and play in Westchester County. We know you’ll love the myriad activities going on in Larchmont and surrounding communities. Let us help you find the perfect Larchmont NY home for sale today. Browse our listings online or contact us now.

Hommocks Middle School’s science program is in the limelight this week after the National Association of Geoscience Teachers honored teacher Michael Wing with the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award. Westchester County Schools have consistently proven to be among the top educational institutions in the country. If you’re touring Mamaroneck NY homes for sale and have children at home, please take time to tour our schools too.

According to an April 10 article written by Chaya Babu and published in DailyVoice.com the award is given to all states in the U.S. and provinces in Canada. States are grouped into sections, and Wing won the New York State Eastern Section Award for 2013.

Teachers are judged on the following qualities:

•        teaching ability
•        initiative
•        strengths
•        community involvement
•        student relationships

Wing stood out in this competition due to his work with what has become known as the “One-to-One iPad Program. Wing and his colleagues and developed lessons that require students to use iPads in class. The lessons are designed to stimulate inventiveness, curiosity and creativity with cutting-edge technology.

According to Babu’s article, “Wing has also developed a YouTube library of earth science curriculum that took him nearly 1,000 hours to make and compile. The videos have received more than 330,000 hits from students.”

Wing also reportedly coordinates an after school program targeting underprivileged students who need extra support and assistance.

Hommocks Middle School is located within the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. The district employs 405 teachers. Of those teachers 60 percent have earned a master’s degree plus 30 hours or doctorate education. Mamaroneck School District enjoys a 93 percent graduation. To review a detailed report card, visit the New York State Education Department website at reportcards.nysed.gov.

Prudential Centennial Realty licensed real estate professionals are proud of our local schools and the students who work so hard to earn a great education. Our website features many Mamaroneck NY homes for sale and we’d like to help you move into a neighborhood that genuinely cares about your child’s education. Visit www.PrudentialCentennial.com today and let’s get started designing your future!

Although there could be snow on the ground right now as you tour Larchmont NY homes for sale, it’s not too early to start thinking about summer activities for your family. Whether you purchase your new home in Larchmont, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, or anywhere in Westchester County your children can participate in many programs to entertain and educate them during the school break.

Westchester County administrators recently released a list of many popular summer camps designed for active families in this lower Hudson Valley.

Is your child a nature nut? A musician? A sports lover? The county’s parks department offers these suggestions (and recommends residents plan ahead).

Flag of Westchester County, New York (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Perfect Pitch and Swing Baseball Camp

June 24-Aug. 9 (One week sessions)

Ages 8-12

V.E. Macy Park, Ardsley

$350 per week (discount available)

Perfect Pitch and Swing Baseball Camp provides seven sessions of summer instruction for children age 8 through 12. The camp uses unique and innovative training methods that combine traditional baseball skill development with disciplines from other sports. Campers attend a full-day program from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one-week sessions beginning June 24. Call (914) 231-4673.

Slam Dunk Basketball Camp

July 1 (Four one week sessions)

Grades 1 and 2, $150 per session

Grades 3-9, $330 per session

Various discounts available

Westchester County Center

The air-conditioned Westchester County Center is the perfect place for little hoopsters to cool off this summer. Children in grades 1 and 2 will attend each day 8:30 a.m.-Noon.

Youth in grades 3 through 9 shoot hoops 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-week and sibling discounts are available. A special discount team rate of $230 per camper per week is also offered for eight or more members from a basketball team who sign up for the same week. For a special group registration form, call (914) 231-4564.

Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp

Offered at six county golf courses (dates and times vary):

Dunwoodie, Yonkers

Sprain Lake, Yonkers

Hudson Hills, Ossining

Maple Moor, White Plains

Mohansic, Yorktown Heights

Saxon Woods, Scarsdale

Fee, $50 per session

Overseen by top Professional Golf Association pros, the camp meets for two hours daily and runs in week-long sessions. Call (914) 231-4673 for registration details.

Girls’ Volleyball Camp

July 29 (two, two-week sessions)

Westchester County Center

A Volleyball Camp for girls in grades 6 through 10 is available in two, two-week sessions beginning July 29 at the Westchester County Center. The middle school camp for grades 6 to 8 runs from 3 to 5 p.m. for a fee of $125 per session.

High school camp for grades 9 through 12 runs 6 to 9 p.m. for $175 per session.

Call (914) 231-4564 to register.

Children’s Summer Ecology Program

Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning July 8

Grades 1-6

$275 per session

The Children’s Summer Ecology Program introduces children in grades 1 through 6 to the natural world and is conducted by experienced naturalists, environmental educators and teachers at three nature centers:

• Cranberry Lake Preserve, West Harrison
• Marshlands Conservancy, Rye
• Trailside Nature Museum, Cross River

Call (914) 864-7273 to register.

Conservationists in Training

Grades 7, 8 and 9

Weekdays beginning July 8 (three two-week sessions)

Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee $725 per two-week session

Youngsters entering grades 7, 8 and 9 can learn outdoor skills that run the gamut from radio-tracking wood turtles to map reading during the Conservationists in Training program offered at Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains and the Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River.

Call (914) 864-7273 to register.

Westchester Summer Music Center Six-Week Music Instruction Program

Grades 3 through 12

July 1 through Aug. 9

Daily, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Westchester County Center, White Plains

Tuition:

$550 for Westchester resident participants registering before May 31; $600 after

$600 for keyboard students before May 31, $650 after

This summer music program provides daily class instruction in band and orchestral instruments, as well as keyboard, guitar and recorder. A supervised recreation program is provided for students when they are not scheduled for classes.

Discounts are available for the third member of a family, as well as for resident Park Pass holders. Non-residents add $75 to each fee. For information, call (914) 231-4673.

Make yourself at home in Scarsdale and anywhere in Westchester County by taking advantage of these fantastic opportunities. Still looking for Larchmont NY homes for sale or homes in other Westchester County communities? Browse our detailed listings online today.

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Scarsdale NY Homes for Sale: Town Hoppin’ with Easter Activities

Springtime is a great time to shop for Scarsdale NY homes for sale! Westchester County enjoys four fantastic seasons and spring is a local favorite. The Scarsdale Parks and Recreation Department recently sprang into action with spring activities for the whole family.

Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. — Spring Eggstravaganza

The Easter Bunny will make his self at home in Scarsdale March 30 for the Recreation Department’s annual Spring Eggstravaganza.

The fun starts at 10 a.m. at the Scarsdale Middle School. Bring the family along for a magic show, an egg hunt and a chance to win great prizes. There’s no need to register and admission is free.

The Easter Bunny will pose for pictures so be sure to bring your camera along.

Sunday, April 7 – Fun Runs

Start getting in shape now for the 44^th annual 15K/4-mile runs! The events begin April 7, 9 a.m. at Scarsdale High School. A 1-mile Kids Fun Run will start 11-11:30 a.m. for children 12 and under. Scarsdale Antiques Running Club will be co-sponsor the Abe Simon Memorial Team race too!

Races will start on Brewster Road, and continue through Fox Meadow and Greenacres. Local access will be available during the race, but traffic will be limited.

The entry fee for the 15K and 4-Mile runs is $16 by March 10and $30 after. The Kids Fun Run entry fee is $15 by March 10 and $25 after. Pre-Register and receive a free race t-shirt. Call 914-722-1160 to register.

Prudential Centennial Realty encourages residents in the lower Hudson Valley to get involved with all of the great community activities available here. If you’re looking for condos, townhouses, estates or Scarsdale NY single-family homes for sale, please browse our detailed online listings today. Spring is a great time to buy your new Westchester County real estate!

New Rochelle NY Homes for Sale: County Fosters Summer Jobs Initiative

New Rochelle NY homes for sale are located in a city that’s working hard to teach youth about the amazing professional opportunities for them right here. Westchester County and the Business Council of Westchester have teamed up on a private sector summer jobs initiative, to match youths with businesses looking to find an intern for the summer or beyond. The Westchester-Putnam Investment Board has helped make this program a major success.

The Summer Jobs Initiative is in its fourth year. This year businesses are being asked to hire at least one young adult, 18 to 24 years old for six to eight weeks.

In a Feb. 22 Westchester County press release, Business Council Chief Executive Officer and President Marsha Gordon is quoted, “It is our responsibility to stop the flight of youth from Westchester by creating an environment where it is attractive for young people to grow their careers and their personal lives.”

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino urged corporations to join businesses and service partners already helping with the initiative, “A lot of our energy needs to be devoted to selling our youth on the benefits of working in Westchester County,” he said.

Many homebuyers shopping for New Rochelle single-family homes, condos, townhouses and estates want reassurance their families’ youth will be able to find work in the lower Hudson Valley.

Initiative Marked with Success

The Private Sector Summer Jobs Initiative was first instituted in 2010. Since then the program has placed 370 youth through more than 55 businesses. The program’s goal this year is to place 200 youths in summer jobs and to increase business participation. Businesses pay all salaries and there are no public subsidies involved in the program. In some cases, participating businesses qualify for tax incentives.

Get Involved

Businesses interested in participating in this initiative may contact Ebony White at The Business Council of Westchester at (914) 948-2110 or list a summer job at www.westchestersummerjobs.com.

Youth can enroll in this program by calling the youth agency in and/or nearest their community: City of Peekskill Youth Bureau; City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau; SER of Westchester; City of White Plains Youth Bureau; and the Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.

Kudos for This Initiative

Prudential Centennial Realty offers kudos to the organizers of this program that can only benefit the youth of our communities. Participating businesses also benefit from the ability to identify and recruit young talent very early in the game.

The City of New Rochelle is a great place to live, work and play. Please take time today to browse through our many detailed listings of New Rochelle NY homes for sale online. We can’t wait to welcome you to our thriving city.

Eastchester NY homes for sale are surrounded by angels – Snow Angels! Spring is on its way, but it’s not here yet and there’s still plenty of snow to make life difficult for the elderly and afflicted. Did you know a special program for residents of Tuckahoe and parts of Eastchester provides help with snow removal?

The Snow Angel program was originally introduced by County Legislator Sheila Marcotte (R-Tuckahoe). Volunteer youth are matched up with people who need help removing snow from their property. Need help? Request an Angel and the program will do the rest. Snow Angels will clear steps of Eastchester NY homes and Tuckahoe NY homes along with front walkways and sidewalks free of charge.

The program is intended to help people who would otherwise be snowbound get out of their houses in the event of an emergency. The snow removal program also provides emergency services easier access to homes when needed.

If you’re interested in becoming a community volunteer, or if you need a Snow Angel of your own, contact Marcotte by email at tuckahoesnowangels@yahoo.com 

Prudential Centennial Realty helps sell Eastchester NY homes for sale and we’re proud of our caring community. If you’re shopping for a single-family home, condominium, town house or any real estate in Eastchester feel free to browse our detailed listings online right now