2016 Top 25 New Rochelle High School College Choices

I was privileged to stop by the Awards Ceremony the other week at New Rochelle High School. I am always so impressed by the dedication of our teachers, and the accomplishments of our students.

1)  Macaulay Honors College at Baruch City College – Valedictorian –  Actuarial Science – 

2)  Yale –  Salutatorian –  History or Political Science or Philosophy – 

3)  Georgetown University – Government – 

4) City University of New York –  in the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education  Program

5)  Yale –  Global Affairs – Human Rights Lawyer – 

6) Washington University in St. Louis Engineering.

Bio-Medical Engineering/ Bio Informatics

7) Harvard  Mechanical Engineering

8) University of Texas at Austin

9)  Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering –

10)  M.I.T. Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

11)  Columbia University Bio Medical Engineering  

12)  University of Michigan Economics and Finance 

13) University of New Hampshire

14) Lehigh University

15) Engineering– Cornell University

16)  Brown University

17) University of Michigan – Honors Program Studying Law or Policy Law  or Government

18) University of Michigan Neuro Science & Psychology Honors Program

19) Northwestern University

20) University of Chapel Hill at North Carolina

21) International Relations at Haverford College

22) Boston College

23) Binghamton University

24) Villanova University

25) Northeastern University – Full Scholarship –

25)  Brooklyn College Pre-Med – Macaulay Honors Program –

 

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Cancer Society Fund Raising Event at Weichert Realtors

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Mary Welch

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Matt King

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Maureen King, Manager

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Yummy foods prepared by Maureen!

It makes no difference whatsoever that we work for different companies when it comes to raising awareness and money for worthwhile charities. Such was the case on June 28th, 2016 at Weichert Realtors in Larchmont. Maureen King, the Manager (and great Chef!) hosted a wonderful event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Great food, great company,  and fun!  There were raffles galore, baskets, great gifts and the evening raised over $1000!IMG_20160628_172431018 IMG_20160628_172436161 IMG_20160628_172521296 IMG_20160628_172646410 IMG_20160628_172731878

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Public Open House today at 161 Forest Avenue, New Rochelle 10804 -1-3 p.m.

021-Kitchen-2350868-mediumPlease join me at a public open house today from 1-3 p.m. at 161 Forest Avenue, New Rochelle, New York. Just in time to buy this so very charming Mediterranean home and bask and frolic in the pool this summer! Welcome home to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath 3700 Square foot Mediterranean on 0.41 of an acre located in prestigious Forest Heights. After you have frolicked in the pool, relax in the over sized family room with skylights, living room with fireplace, or enjoy the wonderful sauna that seats 10 in the lower level. The large eat in kitchen offers a Viking stove, Subzero Refrigerator, Island and exudes warmth and character! The Master Bedroom is huge with a walk-in closet, and a beautifully renovated bathroom in earth tones. Three additional bedrooms, and a wonderfully renovated hall bath with a claw foot tub await your bathing pleasure. Close to fine dining, trains and just 35 minutes to New York City. Perfect! This charming home is being offered at $999,000.

http://www.williampitt.com/search/real-estate-sales/161-forest-avenue-new-rochelle-ny-10804-4605179-1390803/

New Rochelle is GREAT!

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Public Open House today at 43 Stony Run, New Rochelle 10804 1-3 p.m.

Come home to Bayberry where relaxation and comfort await you in this 5 bedroom, 3 bath 3432 sq. ft. Expanded Raised Ranch. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with its’ State of the Art Designer kitchen, European custom crafted cabinetry (Sub Zero, Thermador, Bosh appliances) skylights, a dining room with skylights, and Cathedral ceiling living room with a fireplace. A huge recreation room has easy access to the deck, stone patio and fenced yard, There is the perfect in-law or guest suite complete with its’ own Sitting rm., and Jacuzzi tub bath. There are 3 bedrooms on the second level and a Jacuzzi bathtub. The large Master Bedroom suite offers a 4 Seasons room with a hot tub adjacent to a private deck, a sauna, Master Bathroom with steam shower too. Central Air Conditioning, a new Hot water heater, CAC Condenser, furnace, newer roof, many new windows, all compliment this one of a kind home. Great finished space in lower level, 1 car garage, and all located just 30 minutes from NYC. Bayberry, with its’ Community pool & offering tennis, volley ball, basketball, camp and more! This lovely home is being offered at $830,000 and the public open house will be from 1-3 p.m.

New Rochelle is GREAT!

 

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Public Open House today at 229 Paine Avenue, New Rochelle 10804 -1-3 p.m.

Classic Paine Heights Elegance with extraordinary character, sophistication & charm describe this gracious 6 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath 3817 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial located on 0.39 of a lush, verdant acre featuring the beautiful Spanish Tiled roof and new Azek deck. The finely appointed chef’s kitchen with its custom crafted cabinetry, 6 Burner stove, granite counters, radiant heated floor is perfect for entertaining as is the seamless flow between the formal dining room & living room with its grand fireplace. Two dens and a powder room complete the first floor. The home is meticulously appointed with classical detailing which deftly blends the traditional with today’s clean, modern sensibility. A spa shower and Jacuzzi in the Master marble bathroom, and Steam shower in the third floor bath all further compliment this stunning home. Newly refinished hardwd. floors, new heat efficient windows on first and second floors, new above ground oil tanks, new furnace and Bock oil water heater, inverter A/C, and so much more. 30 Minutes to New York City. This beautiful home is being offered at $1,249,000. The open house is from 1-3 p.m.

http://229paineavenue.com/

 

New Rochelle is GREAT!

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Smart Phones to Smart Homes – Women’s Council of Realtors 5/19/16

JDYSI attended a Judy (Sahagian) Networks & Women’s Council of Realtors Empire Chapter  event at Don Coqui.  Partially sponsored by Sonny Vataj (EXIT Realty), UBS Financial Services, Scott Forcino (ReVAMP), and more great people, it proved to be a very successful event!

The focus was on “Marketing to the Mindset of the Millennial”  (someone between the ages of 22-34 in 2015) and the take home points were that the Millennials are fueled by change, hyper-connected (data natives), driven to make a difference, are seeking green alternatives, contextual thinking, and building a relationship is tantamount to gaining their trust. The last take home point was they do not like to called ‘Millennials!’

The panel guests were Sonny Vataj ( Owner & Broker of EXIT Realty),  Elizabeth Nunan ( Vice President of Global Business Development for Houlihan Lawrence), Mayor Thomas Roach of  White Plains, and Tony Mazzulli ( Executive Producer and Star of “The Big Deal” Commercial Real Estate show),

There were cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction too! All good.  There was an even a vociferous auction whereby Viola Abdullahu and Tony Mazzulli  were auctioned off for a fun date-night  at the Ritz Carlton. Sonny Vataj won the date with Viola  (all in good fun and for charity).

Westchester is GREAT!

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A MUST have for vacant homes and Walk-thrus!

669823It always amazes me that when people move out. They sometimes move out EVERYTHING! How many times have you visited a vacant home or a walk-thru only to find there is NO toilet paper! Aren’t they human? Did they begrudge the visitor bathroom rights? I always carry a few toilet rolls in my trunk. You never know when you or your client might need one, and it is like the old girl guide adage ‘be prepared!”

Have a great day!

Westchester is GREAT!

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Feria De Los Moles – May 15th, 2016 – New Rochelle

13103375_1067098216680045_5158625095456228920_nLa Feria de los Moles “Una breve Historia” “La feria” was created by Pedro Ramos, a native of Puebla, in October 2008. Peter, inspired by the great recipes from her grandmother Doña Kaelita, is spacious knows the unmistakable flavors of spices, since from his childhood he watched his grandmother preparing the main course of every party in his hometown. The “mole” of Dona Kaelita, was the recipe most requested by all the inhabitants of the region.”

Yesterday, on May 15th at New Rochelle’s Library Plaza, the festival came to New Rochelle! I had appointments, and an open house, but I had to visit to have a small glimpse of the festivities!

New Rochelle is GREAT!

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The Mailman – on my dog’s bucket list!

postal serviceOkay, to better explain, my pooch was found starving, close to death, his fur totally matted  on the streets. It took months to nurse him back to health, and he was still thin when we adopted him (he adopted us) 3 months later from the New Rochelle Humane Society (now called the Humane Society of Westchester). He was always afraid of men,  would bark, and I would take him to the dog park to help socialize him.  After now nearly 4 years,  he can actually play with other dogs and doesn’t see them as being menacing to him. However, some things do not go away. He is very protective of me, and so when the mailman comes, he will, of course, bark and growl..  It wasn’t a surprise to receive the card from the post office, it made me smile.. my mailman is afraid of my 22 lb pooch!

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Binky in Gay’s office

 

 

 

 

 

New Rochelle is GREAT!

 

 

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What Does $1,237,500 buy in New Rochelle 10801?

pic 44 cortlandtIt is always interesting to learn how much a home sells for within a certain zip code, Elementary School District. I recently represented buyers on a simply grand property in New Rochelle’s Historic District , 44 Cortlandt Avenue. The home was formerly owned by world renowned actors, Philanthropists,  civil rights activists, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. Located on 1.29 of an acre of land, this 5642 square foot home sits upon a hill with wondrous winter views of the Long Island Sound. The new owners (and friends) are private people, as were the family. However, it was so nice to have witnessed the closing and the bonding that ensued. The children of Mr. Davis and Ms. Dee were gracious,  charming and trying to hold back the emotion of saying good bye to their home, and a lifetime of memories, some of which they shared at the closing table. IMG_7189

My clients were ecstatic about the purchase, and are greatly looking forward to making the home their own, and yet keeping the spirit of both Ossie and Ruby alive within the home. The children gave my clients a memento (photo)  that they could place upon a wall to reflect the love the home has represented to so many for so very long.

New Rochelle is GREAT!

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