Center Hall Colonial in Greenhaven

Tastefully updated 3/4 bedroom colonial in the Greenhaven section of Rye. Set on wonderfully landscaped .41 acre on a double cul-de-sac, this is a nature lover's delight as the Rye Marshlands is only half a block away. There is a new kitchen and 2 new baths. The dining room and family room open to two stone terraces for outdoor enjoyment.

Pelham NY....where you can live in a mansion and walk to the train!

This gorgeous Pelham Arts & Crafts home has just been listed by Carol Higgins.

This stunning 6-bedroom stone estate was built in 1908 and has been beautifully maintained and enhanced. You will be enchanted by all of the remarkable details! Greeted by the expansive front porch this 6,000 sq ft home is sited on a beautifully landscaped level half acre. Special features include: tiger oak paneled reception room, carved mantles, beamed ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and a separate two-story stone stable with endless possibilities.

Change to NY STAR

There has been a change to the NY STAR. People whose incomes exceed $500,000 will no longer be able to claim the basic STAR deduction. This is based on 2009 tax returns and represents the combined income of all the residents in the home. Typically a Westchester homeowner might save $1,000 on property taxes because of STAR.

To review the STAR rules check out the NY state website.

Race to Nowhere

From the film's website: "A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth.Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people across the country who have been pushed to the brink, educators who are burned out and worried that students aren’t developing the skills they need, and parents who are trying to do what’s best for their kids, Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace, students have become disengaged, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired."

This film is an interesting contrast to the recently released book: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother which concerns mother Amy Chua's attempt to raise the best, most disciplined and brightest of daughters in the face of the temptations of everyday 21st century life.

The moving and controversial film Race to Nowhere will be screened at the Pelham Jewish Center on January 25th at 7:15. This movie is meant to inspire community action and reaction. It urges education consumers to stop sitting on the sidelines and get involved to help get our schools back on track to inspiration and excellence in education.

The address of the Pelham Jewish Center is 451 Esplanade Pelham. Tickets are $15 at the door.

For more information check out http://www.racetonowhere.com/get-involved

Emelin Theater Presents "The Paperbag Players"

"The Paperbag Players"