Monthly Archives: July 2012

Swim Across America 10538 2012

I am so proud of my fellow associates! Pam Joyce (Team Yo Adrian) and Sonya Cronin were going to swim this past Saturday in the great yearly “Swim Across America” event raising much needed money for cancer research. The charities … Continue reading

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Carrying the Torch! Reflections on the Olympics!

As I watch on television the Olympic torch being carried with pride and great fanfare through the streets of England, it made me reflect on my past experience with the torch.As a parent of a two-time Olympian, it was with … Continue reading

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You are such a Turkey!

I recently saw two wild turkeys crossing Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle, 10804, and they stopped traffic! It was a first for me I must admit, and had to take some photos. Since then, I spoke with a friend … Continue reading

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Paw’s Place – New Rochelle’s Dog Park 10804

  Having recently adopted the perfect pet (Binky – photo shown) from the New Rochelle Humane Society, I decided to obtain a permit for Paw’s Place, a park for dogs, located in Ward Acres, which would allow me to take … Continue reading

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Now I am Listed – Yeah! Now for (my) Multiple Bids?

Any home-owner would love to  have multiple bids (I would think) informing them that their home is not only in demand but by many people.  I write that “I think as there are some sellers who think that with multiple … Continue reading

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The Beechmont Area , New Rochelle 10804

  John and Eugene Lambden planned the Beechmont area (Beechmont Woods) in 1902 for the City Realty Company. Beechmont Lake was created in 1902 by damming the Pine Brook, and borders the Eastern side of New Rochelle and Larchmont. Forest … Continue reading

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Paine Heights, New Rochelle 10804

This whole area (Paine Heights, Wykagyl Park, Forest Heights), used to be called the “estate area ” but with the now buyer’s market, I am saddened to state that whereas the cheapest home would have cost $999,000 a few years … Continue reading

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The Glenwood Lake Area New Rochelle 10801

The Glenwood Lake area, New Rochelle 10801 has always been very desirable and generally covers Lincoln Avenue to Webster, and over to Mayflower Avenue. Glenwood Lake itself covers 6 acres, and is a great place where you can go and … Continue reading

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Historic District of New Rochelle – Original Homes Just $3-5000

What is New Rochelle’s Historic District and when did it originate? What is now known as New Rochelle’s Historic District and embodies Rochelle Park and Rochelle Heights, was once farmland and orchards until the 1870’s. The Manhattan Life Insurance Company … Continue reading

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The Isle of Sans Souci, New Rochelle 10805

Sans Souci – “Without Regret” or “No worries/carefree” is a beautiful and desirable waterfront community bordering the Long Island Sound in New Rochelle’s 10805 zip code area. With typical street names such as Kensington Oval, Rodman Oval, Hampton Oval, Winchester … Continue reading

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