Deeds and Leases

I have come across this fascinating plat map extracted from an Atlas of the entire Westchester County from 1929. Park Lane is shown in the center of the map, with one building not yet completed (in blue). Immediately to the right in “Bailey Park” is the Bailey Mansion, of Barnum & Bailey fame. To the [...]

The Hon. Helen Blackwood, the City of Mount Vernon’s former Corporation Counsel was sworn in as a City Judge this week. The daughter of former Mayor Ronald Blackwood, she Joins Hon. Mark Gross and Hon. Adam Seiden on the Bench. I have met Helen and she is a tough dynamic women. She is going to [...]

Courtesy of the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association May 12, 2009; 7pm – 9pm; Candidate’s Forum (Includes city and school positions); A.B. Davis Middle School Auditorium   May 13, 2009; 7:00p; School Board Candidates Forum and Budget Presentation; Join us as we hear from the candidates, and then the superintendent, about the School Board vote and budget [...]

Unofficially, it was announced at a meeting last week that the Gizzo family is seeking permits to create a grocery store at the former Samba Na Brasa location on Broad Street (right at the entrance of the Cross County Parkway). Previously, it had been suggested that this location would NOT work due to trucking and [...]

The Fleetwood Neighborhood Association is an active group that promotes many good events in the Fleetwood neighborhood, located at the northend of the City of Mount Vernon, near the border with the Village of Bronxville.  Want to learn more about Fleetwood, the easy commute and the wonderful homes? Contact me anytime! Enjoy! Wednesday, May 13, [...]

Rarely available top floor spacious one bedroom in desired Fleetridge East! The apartment features a large living room with dining area, oversized bedroom, modern bath and large eat-in kitchen! The apartment has great closet space and an exceptional open northern view! This well maintained building has Verizon FIOS and parking is available at or soon [...]