Upcoming Heritage Festivals at Kensico Dam, Westchester County NY 2014 - CORRECTED POST

Here is the complete, corrected  list of Heritage Festivals at Kensico Dam in Valhalla.  Every year people from all walks of life come together to celebrate other walks of life, I love it.

• Albanian-American, June 1, noon to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Asian-American, June 14, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• African-American, June 22, noon to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Irish-American, June 29, noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale
• Polish, July 13, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Hispanic, July 20, noon to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Italian, July 27, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Indian, Aug. 3, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla
• Jewish Music Festival, Aug. 17, noon to 6 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group
914.332.6300 office
914.406.9023

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Larchmont NY Real Estate Market Report May 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 5 unit sales in April. This is down 64.3% from 14 in April of 2013. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 4 in October, 2011. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 102.0% from 96.9% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $753,000. This is down 28.0% from $1,045,556 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $1,074,500 in April was down slightly from $1,184,500 in March and down just slightly from $1,086,250 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 42 in April was up 7.7% from 39 in March but down 62.2% from 111 in April of 2013. New listings of 18 in April were down moderately from 25 in March and down considerably from 51 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 2.3 in April was up slightly from 2.1 in March but down substantially from 7.4 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 178 in April was up a little from 163 in March and way up from 90 in April of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since May, 2009.

Condos

Prices

3-month median price this month is $635,000, the same as last month.

Inventory

Inventory this month is 15, the same as last month. Months of supply of 20 in April was up slightly from 18 in March and up substantially from 10.7 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Coops

Sales

There were 2 unit sales in April. This is down 33.3% from 3 in April of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 100.0% from 92.5% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $192,500. This is up 11.3% from $173,000 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $185,000 in April was down a little from $211,000 in March but way up from $138,250 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 15 in April was down 21.1% from 19 in March and down 61.5% from 39 in April of 2013. New listings of 4 in April were way down from 6 in March and down substantially from 11 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 4.1 in April was down a little from 5.1 in March and way down from 10 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 184 in April was up substantially from 25 in March and up considerably from 89 in April of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since November, 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

914.406.9023 cell

914.332.6300 office

Rye NY Real Estate Market Report May 2014

Single Family Homes
Prices

3-month median price of $1,617,500 in April was down a little from $1,725,000 in March but up marginally from $1,600,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory this month is 37, the same as last month. Months of supply of 2.1 in April was up marginally from 2 in March but down substantially from 10.1 in April of 2013.

Condos

Prices

3-month median price of $654,000 in April was way up from $424,950 in March and up considerably from $200,000 in April of 2013.

Coops
Prices

3-month median price of $467,500 in April was down just slightly from $484,000 in March but way up from $275,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory 

this month is 6, the same as last month. Months of supply of 1.9 in April was up slightly from 1.8 in March but down considerably from 12.4 in April of 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group
914.332.6300 office
914.406.9023 cell

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

Tarrytown Real Estate Market Report May 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

Unit sales in April were 5, unchanged from the same month last year. This is the highest unit sales have been since 7 in October, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved down to 98.7% from 106.4% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $605,000. This is up 3.9% from $582,500 in April of 2013. This is the highest median price has been since October, 2013. 3-month median price of $540,000 in April was very slightly up from $520,000 in March but down marginally from $557,500 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 24 in April was up 26.3% from 19 in March but down 29.4% from 34 in April of 2013. New listings of 13 in April were way up from 6 in March and up substantially from 7 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 5.1 in April was up considerably from 4 in March but way down from 8.7 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 85 in April was up modestly from 76 in March but down considerably from 200 in April of 2013.

Condos

Sales

There were 2 unit sales in April. This is down 33.3% from 3 in April of 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April was 99.2%.

Prices

Median price in April was $296,500. 3-month median price of $487,000 in April was down just slightly from $508,500 in March and down a little from $490,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 24 in April was up 60.0% from 15 in March but down 53.8% from 52 in April of 2013. New listings of 11 in April were up considerably from 3 in March but down somewhat from 14 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 4.8 in April was up substantially from 3 in March but down considerably from 12.5 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market in April was 181.

Coops

Prices

3-month median price of $222,000 in April was way up from $142,000 in March and up considerably from $91,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 18 in April was up 5.9% from 17 in March and up 12.5% from 16 in April of 2013. New listings this month are 4, the same as last month. Months of supply of 14.4 in April was up slightly from 12.8 in March and up a little from 13.7 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Multi Family Homes

Sales

Unit sales in April were 3. Sales/list price ratio in April was 100.7%.

Prices

Median price in April was $470,000. 3-month median price of $470,000 in April was down just slightly from $476,500 in March and down marginally from $490,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory in April was 4, unchanged from the same month last year. New listings of 1 in April were up from 0 in March and up from 0 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 6.9 in April was down somewhat from 9 in March but up considerably from 5.3 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market in April was 85.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

914.332.6300 office

914.406.9023 cell

White Plains Real Estate Market Report - May 2014

Single Family Homes

Sales

There were 14 unit sales in April. This is up 16.7% from 12 in April of 2013. This is the lowest unit sales have been since 11 in November, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved down to 93.4% from 97.1% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $610,650. This is up 20.9% from $505,000 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $609,500 in April was up slightly from $577,500 in March and up modestly from $531,000 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 108 in April was up 30.1% from 83 in March but down 11.5% from 122 in April of 2013. New listings of 47 in April were up modestly from 41 in March and up a little from 40 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 5.5 in April was up somewhat from 4.2 in March but down moderately from 8 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since November, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 153 in April was up considerably from 125 in March but down slightly from 191 in April of 2013. This is the highest days on market has been since April, 2013.

Condos

Sales

There were 12 unit sales in April. This is down 42.9% from 21 in April of 2013. This is the highest unit sales have been since 17 in October, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 97.6% from 96.0% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $637,500. This is up 38.6% from $460,000 in April of 2013. This is the highest median price has been since October, 2010. 3-month median price of $365,000 in April was up a little from $335,000 in March but down modestly from $421,250 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 83 in April was up 5.1% from 79 in March but down 17.8% from 101 in April of 2013. New listings of 28 in April were up moderately from 23 in March but down slightly from 31 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 6.6 in April was up a little from 5.9 in March but down modestly from 7.5 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since July, 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 91 in April was down slightly from 109 in March and down considerably from 134 in April of 2013. This is the lowest days on market has been since October, 2013.

Coops

Sales

There were 20 unit sales in April. This is up 42.9% from 14 in April of 2013. This is the highest unit sales have been since 22 in July, 2013. Sales/list price ratio in April moved up to 95.7% from 94.3% in March.

Prices

Median price in April was $194,000. This is up 35.9% from $142,750 in April of 2013. 3-month median price of $167,500 in April was up a little from $141,250 in March and up modestly from $142,750 in April of 2013.

Inventory

Inventory of 147 in April was up 6.5% from 138 in March but down 27.9% from 204 in April of 2013. New listings in April were 42, unchanged from the same month last year. Months of supply of 9.5 in April was very slightly up from 9.3 in March but down substantially from 15.2 in April of 2013.

Market Time

Days on market of 196 in April was down somewhat from 271 in March and down considerably from 258 in April of 2013.

Multi Family Homes

Inventory

Inventory this month is 11, the same as last month. New listings of 2 in April were up substantially from 1 in March but down considerably from 5 in April of 2013. Months of supply of 18.9 in April was up slightly from 16.5 in March and up moderately from 14.8 in April of 2013. This is the highest months of supply has been since October, 2013.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

Real Estate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

914.332.6300 office

914.406.9023 cell

Westchester County Farmers Markets Spring 2014 - Repost

Westchester County Farmers Markets Spring 2014

BronxvilleStone Place at Paxton Ave.
May 11-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
mlm5950@gmail.com

Chappaqua OutdoorChappaqua Train Station
May 4-Nov 22, Sat 8:30-1
www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org

Chappaqua IndoorSt. Mary's Church, 191 Greeley Ave.
Dec-Apr, Sat 8:30-1
www.chappaquafarmersmarket.org

Cortlandt ManorHudson Valley Hospital Center, 1980 Crompond Rd.
May 14-Nov 26, every other Tue 12-6
(914) 734-3576

Croton-on-Hudsonmunicipal lot off Rt. 9
May 26-Nov 24, Sun 8:30-2
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Dobbs FerryCedar St. & Main St.
May 31-Nov 22, Fri 10-4
www.dobbsferryfarmersmarket.com

Greenburgh423 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains
Jun 4-Nov 26, Tue 9-4
(914) 693-2935

HartsdaleHartsdale Train Station
Jun 1-Nov 23, Sat 8-3
(914) 693-2935

Hastings OutdoorLibrary parking lot
Jun 1-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1:30
www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org

Hastings IndoorLibrary (Dec, Apr, May); James Harmon Community Center (Jan-Mar)
1st & 3rd Sat, 8:30-1
www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org

IrvingtonMain St. School parking lot
Jun 5-Oct 23, Wed 3:30-7:30
www.irvingtonfarmersmarket.net

Katonah400 Jay St.
Sat 9-1
www.johnjayhomestead.org

LarchmontMetro-North parking deck off Chatsworth Ave.
May 25-Dec 21, Sat 8:30-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Mamaroneck IndoorSt. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston Rd.
Jan 4-May 17: Sat 9-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com/markets

Mt. KiscoSt. Mark's Church, 85 E. Main St.
open all year, Sat 9-1
(914) 666-8069

Muscoot Farm51 Rt. 100, Katonah
opening day May 12, Sun 10-3
www.muscootfarm.org

New RochelleHuguenot Park
Jun 7-Nov 22, Fri 8:30-2:30
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

New Rochelle Grand MarketLibrary Green next to the New Rochelle Public Library
Jun 1-Oct 26, Sat 9-2
www.newrochelledowntown.com

OssiningCorner of Main St. & Spring St.
May 25-Dec 21, Sat 8:30-1; Jan 4-May 17, Sat 9-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

PeekskillBank St.
Jun 8-Nov 23, Sat 8-2
www.downtownpeekskill.com/markets

Pleasantville OutdoorMemorial Plaza (next to the train station)
May 25-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

Pleasantville IndoorPleasantville Middle School, 40 Romer Ave.
Dec 7-May 10, Sat 9-1
www.pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org

Pocantico Hills OutdoorStone Barns Dooryard Garden
May-Nov, Sun 10-4
www.stonebarnscenter.org

Pocantico Hills IndoorStone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Rd.
Dec 15; Jan 12; Feb 9; Mar 9; Apr 13; Sun 1-4
www.stonebarnscenter.org

Pound Ridge65 Westchester Ave.
mid-Apr-Dec, Sun 11-4
(914) 764-0015

Ridge HillMarket St. between Rebel & Lembo
Jun 7-Nov 22, Fri 11-7
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

Ryeparking lot on Theodore Fremd Ave.
May 26-Dec 15, Sun 8:30-2
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

South SalemGossett Brothers Nursery
year-round, Sat 9-1
www.gossettnursery.com

TarrytownPatriot's Park on Rt. 9
May 25-Nov 23, Sat 8:30-1
www.downtoearthmarkets.com

TuckahoeDepot Sq. (near railroad station)
Jun 2-Nov 24, Sun 10-4
(914) 231-0221

White PlainsCourt St. between Main Ave. & Martine Ave.
May-Nov, Wed 8-4
(914) 318-1067

YonkersSt. John's Church, St. John's Church courtyard
Jul 11-Nov 14, Thur 9-4
(914) 963-3033

Yonkers Metro North Train Staion 
Beginning June 13th-end of October 
Every Friday 3pm-7pm


Please note:  This information can change at any time, always call ahead.


Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group


914.332.6300 office
914.406.9023 cell
chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

Bicycle Sundays On The Bronx River Parkway 2014 Schedule

Every year the a section of the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Scarsdale Rd, Yonkers gets transformed into an outdoor free for all.  The parkway is closed from 10am-2pm to cars and open to bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and any other form of physical movement.  The entire course clocks in at 13.1 round trip miles.  This year the remaining dates are May 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and September 7, 14, 21, 28.  Below are some rules that all must follow...

Bicycle Sundays Rules and Regulations

• Bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, walkers and joggers ONLY; no motorized vehicles allowed.
• Walkers, joggers and slower wheeled traffic must use right lane; faster wheeled traffic must use left lane.
• Helmets are required by New York State law for children under 14 years of age, including those riding in bike trailers, and are recommended for all wheeled participants.
• New York State law prohibits children under age one from riding on bicycles or in a separate seat.
• All headsets are prohibited; this includes but is not limited to music devices and hands free cell phones.
• No skateboarding allowed.   
• No dogs allowed.
• Bicyclists must obey posted parkway speed limit of 40 m.p.h.
• Children riding in strollers must be strapped in at all times.
• Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
• All participants must be off the parkway by 1:50 p.m.
• Stay alert and be considerate of others.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell
914.332.6300 office

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net
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Zoos and Nature Centers in New York City 2014

My first installment featured zoos and nature centers across Westchester County NY.  This installment focuses on New York City and the boroughs within.  There is hope for finding peace, nature, and beauty amidst the day to day craziness of the City.

Manhattan

1) American Museum of Natural History - Butterfly Conservatory - Central Park West at 79th St - 212.769.5100 or amnh.org, open daily from 10am-5pm through June 22 - Admission $27; 22 for seniors and students, $16 for children 2-12.

2) Central Park Zoo - 64th St and Fifth Ave - 212.439.6500 or centralparkzoo.com - open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends & holidays 10am-5:30pm.  Admission is $12; $9 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3-12, under three are FREE.

3) The Cloisters Museum and Gardens - 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park - 212.923.3700 or met museum.org/cloisters - open daily (March-October) from 9:30am-5:15pm - admission (suggested) is $25; $17 for seniors and $12 for students, FREE for children under 12.

4) Conservatory Garden in Central Park - Fifth Ave and 105th St - centralparknyc.org - Open daily 8am-Dusk, Admission is FREE.

Bronx

1) Bronx Zoo - 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx - 718.367.1010 or bronxzoo.com - Open (through Nov 2) Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, 10am-5:30 weekends and holidays.  Admission is $16.95; $14.95 for seniors; $12.95 ages 3-12. FREE for children under 3 and pay what you wish on Wednesdays.

Brooklyn

1) Brooklyn Botanic Garden - 990 Washington Ave, Crown Heights - 718.623.7200 or bbg.org.  Open Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat Sun Mon & Holidays 10am-6pm.  Admission is $10; $5 for seniors and students, FREE for children under 12.  FREE for all on Tuesday all day and Saturday 10am-noon (except during special events).

2) Prospect Park Zoo - 450 Flatbush Ave, Prospect Hts. 718.399.7339 or prospectparkzoo.com - Open Through Nov 2, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm.  Admission is $8; $6 for seniors; $5 for children 3-12 and FREE for children under 3.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com
Accredited Buyer Representative
Real Estate Associate Broker
William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell
914.332.6300 office

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net
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Westchester, Putnam, Rockland County Bike Trails

1) State Bike Route 9: 345 mile-trail that runs through Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and other counties.

2) Bronx River Pathway: 9.6 mile bike and pedestrian trail

3) South County Trailway: 8.1 mile bike and pedestrian trail in Westchester.

4) North County Trailway: 8.1 mile bike and pedestrian trail in Westchester.

5) Putnam County Trailway: 12-mile bike and pedestrian trail that begins on Seminary Hill Road.

6) Old-Croton Aqueduct Trailway: 26.2 mile bike and pedestrian trail from Yonkers to Croton Dam

7) Orangetown Trail: 5-mile bike and pedestrian trail in Rockland

8) Nyack Beach-Hook Mountain Greenway Trail: 5-mile paved and unpaved bike and pedestrian trail.

9) Jones Point Greenway Trail: 1.3 mile unpaved bike and pedestrian trail.

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

RealEstate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.406.9023 cell

chris@legendsrealtygroup.net

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