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It’s the weekend again – and the Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience. Once again, there are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Sure, the city is just a train ride away – but there is plenty to do in your own back yard.
EVERYDAY EVENTS:
Open Gym
The County Center is open to high school students for basketball, foosball, board games, knock hockey and general socializing
6 p.m. to 10 PM – Free to all
Westchster County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 995-4050
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The weekend is rolling around again and it is time for me to put up another Westchester events calendar. Here are some nice events for a sultry summer weekend! The number and variety of Westchester County events always ensures that residents will never be bored.
EVERYDAY EVENTS:
Open Gym
The County Center is open to high school students for basketball, foosball, board games, knock hockey and general socializing
6 p.m. to 10 PM – Free to all
Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 995-4050
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Tarrytown NY is one of those river towns in Westchester that has a vibe all its own. The streets are not rolled up at 6 PM – a night life exists. No – its not the dynamic city-style nightlife of Manhattan or even downtown White Plains, but the village has plenty of fine dining and activities that keep people on the streets well after dark.
One of the listings on my calendar of events Westchester NY was Tarrytown’s 3rd Friday. Yesterday was, of course the 3rd Friday of July and in spite of the blistering heat and humidity – this unique Tarrytown monthly event was well attended. 3rd Friday is a way for merchants to market their wares – offer specials and for vendors to set up booths and for everyone in general to have fun. There is face painting, and activities for the kids, while the adults can dine or check out any number of booths that offer plenty of variety. Jewelry at one booth, tote bags at another. At the other end of the spectrum, Westchester For Change was in evidence for those looking towards the fall election and for initiatives such as an energy policy. In short it offers something for everyone and was well attended this time.
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Here is your weekend Westchester events calendar. There is certainly plenty to do this considering that it is a relatively quiet summer weekend. Westchester county events always have something for everyone.
Everyday Events:
Open Gym
The County Center is open to high school students for basketball, foosball, board games, knock hockey and general socializing
6 p.m. to 10 PM – Free to all
Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 995-4050
Thursday July 15:
Flint Park Concert
July 15, 2010, 7:15pm–9:00pm
Flint Park, Bronson Ave & Locust Ave, Larchmont
Wine-coupled dinner
July 15, 2010, 7:00pm
Plates Restaurant, 121 Myrtle Blvd, Larchmont
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Larchmont is one of the most walkable and commutable communities in lower Westchester. This is why Homes for sale Larchomt NY are actually a desired commodity even in a deep housing recession. Homes in the Murray Ave elementary school district are not technically part of Larchmont Village – but are considered to be in the unincorported portion of the of the town of Mamaroneck. However, the neighborhood boasts a Larchmont P.O. and zip code and much of it is located within walking distance of the train and the village. Depending on precise location, many have the option of leaving the car behind for the Larchmont to Grand Central commute as well as shopping and fine dining.
Looking at recent home sales in this neighborhood the data supports a neutral market – perhaps even pushing into what would be a marginal seller’s market. This distinguishes Larchmont homes for sale from many other parts of the county.
As can be seen in the chart below, prices for single family homes the Murray Ave. school district remained stable over the first six months of the year. There was an upward trend for higher-end homes with more than 4 bedrooms. Median price for a 3 BR single family home was $789.5k during the first six months of this year. Down 3.7% from the second half of 2009. 4 BR homes had a median sales price of $1,027k – with no significant change from the second half of 2009 while 5 BR+ homes had a median price of $1,370k – up from $1,198k for the second half of 2009. The median price of a house overall was $977.5k – up from $969k – or less than 1%.
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Want to know the latest Westchester Events? There is plenty to do and see so planning your calendar for Westchester County events is challenging because there is such a wealth of things to choose from – Here is a list to get you started.
Friday July 9
Build a Boat/Construya un Bote
2:30pm
Warner Library, 121 N Broadway, Tarrytown
“Living with Art Collecting Contemporary in Metro New York” 12- 5 PM
Contemporary works of art -from six metro-New York private collections. Including work from emerging as well as established artists/
$5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors
Neuberger Museum of Art – Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase NY
914-251-6100
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Last year I wrote a post about the 4th of July events in Lower Westchester and it was a huge success. I even had people calling me for directions. Although going to the city is great – the Westchester to NYC commute can be painful on a busy holiday. And there really isn’t any need -there is plenty to do right here in Westchester. Soooooo….here’s the list for 2010.
Wednesday June 30:
Fireman’s Parade – Mamaroneck NY – Rain date – July 1
Begins at 7 PM starting near the Mamaroneck Ave. School and includes 30-40 fire departments. www.villageofmamaroneck.ny.us
63rd Annual Fireman’s Carnival – Mamaroneck NY – June 29 – July 5 – 7 PM – Midnight
This can be somewhat pricey but very worthwhile. If you plan to attend for more than one day you might consider buying an armband that covers you for every day.
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Like the rest of Larchmont, homes zoned for the Chatsworth Ave Elementary School feature the best of what a Westchester bedroom community has to offer. Homes in this particular school zone cover two distinct neighborhoods.
Homes in the Village of Larchmont:
Homes in the village of Larchmont feature tree-lined streets and pre-war homes packed with Old-World charm and character. They range in style from rambling Victorians with wrap-around porches, graceful colonials and impressive Tudors. Typically, the homes in the village sit on smaller lots, though there is still a feeling of space and privacy. These are mature neighborhoods with old-growth which adds to a sense of privacy.
Convenience is a very big amenity of this part of Larchmont. It is easy to leave the car behind and walk to shops and fine dining. Many leave the car and walk to the train and end up doing their shopping on their way home. Most locations in the village are eaily accessible by foot to Metro-North. Walk Scores range from very walkable to walker’s paradise – which is very unusual for single-family home neighborhoods.
The River towns of Westchester NY run along the eastern side of the Hudson River. The area being covered is largely in the town of Greenburgh and includes the villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is actually located in the town of Mt. Pleasant, but Sleepy Hollow shares the 10591 zip code and a school system with the village of Tarrytown. The Westchester to NYC commute is extremely easy from these locations. Each village boasts an Metro North Westchester train station with a commuting time of less than 45 minutes to Grand Central Station. The area is serviced by Metro North’s Hudson line.
The fact that these are commutable villages with walkable neighborhoods, makes these areas very desirable for New Yorkers looking for a nice bedroom community with amenities such as fine dining and entertainment, along with charm and a lower cost of living than can be found in NYC.
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Like the rest of the Westchester NY real estate, Larchmont homes for sale have been hit fairly hard over the past year. Nevertheless, even though the village cooperative market is still lagging somewhat the single family home market appears to be in recovery mode. And why not? In general, Larchmont has wonderful Old-World charm with all the modern amenities. The walkable neighborhoods where you can leave the car and walk to shops and fine dining along with the ability to walk to the train station from most locations make the area very desirable.
Larchmont NY Cooperatives:
The cooperative market in Larchmont is much bigger than the condo market. The average sales price on a cooperative in Larchmont was down severely from the previous year. The numbers are skewed because in 2010 – the only units that sold were 1 BR units, while in 2009 there were many more larger units sold in Q1. Using the 1 BR solds from Q1 of 2009 – prices were down about 22% over the previous year. The current average price for a 1 BR unit in Larchmont is $177,000. (down from $228,000 in 2009.) Overall sales volume was down 57% over the previous year. The inventory levels are very high – as can be seen from my chart. However, I would point out that I am gathering the current actives over a month later during the high selling season. The contracts and pendings indicate a better market – though at nearly 8 months inventory – it is still very much a buyer’s market.
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