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November 2, 2018 | Vol. 6, Number 45 | www.eastchesterreview.com
MTA looks to rent train station space
The much-anticipated Hudson Valley Restaurant Week kicked off at Freeebird Kitchen and Bar in White Plains. The celebration marked the beginning of the most popular foodie event in the region, which will run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11. For more, see page 6.
Manhattanville and The Osborn collaborate on learning program Manhattanville College is offering faculty research presentations to residents of The Osborn, a Rye retirement community, in an effort to bring elements of its higher education curriculum to the greater Westchester population. The Osborn’s residents will visit the Manhattanville Purchase campus to enjoy faculty research presentations alongside students and faculty and engage in dynamic conversation following the talks, making intergenerational learning not only possible but fruitful for both young and old. “Manhattanville College provides its students and the community at-large with a robust array of experiences and events that go beyond the classroom to build bridges for our undergraduates to learn academically, emotionally and socially through,” Provost Louise Feroe said. “One such connection between young stu-
dents and mature residents of The Osborn allows people of different generations with an age difference of 50-60 years to collaborate in an engaging learning environment, bringing unique perspectives and ideas together to create a dynamic conversation around topics ranging from animal welfare to psychology, philosophy and literacy.” “Osborn residents are excited to be taking part in the Manhattanville Faculty Lecture Series,” Michele Schreer, director of independent living at The Osborn, said, “Having this unique opportunity to learn about new and interesting topics alongside students on a college campus offers a special dimension to the intellectual offerings of our WellSpring Program (The Osborn’s integrated approach to wellness). Residents who attended the first lecture came away energized, in-
spired, and eager to participate in the rest of the lecture series.” The series includes two more afternoon programs presented by Manhattanville faculty through the end of November and is expected to resume in 2019: Wednesday, Nov. 7, Philosophy department chairman and associate professor Dr. Paul Kucharski, will present “On the Relationship Between Personal Uniqueness and Personal Dignity” Wednesday, Nov. 28, Dr. Katherine Cunningham, associate pro-
fessor of the Department of Literacy and English, will present “The Transformative Power of Stories: Partnering with Teachers in Njoro, Kenya to Broaden What We Mean By Literacy.” According to research organization Legacy Project, “The richest forms of human development are most available to those willing and able to interweave their needs and potential with the needs and potential of others, especially those younger or older.” (Submitted)
The commercial real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield has been named the leasing agent for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, and is soliciting proposals for the lease of retail space in the Bronxville and Rye train station buildings. Both Rye and Bronxville are consistently included in national top listings of the most affluent and expensive towns in the U.S. based on median income and housing prices. Residents have long expressed a desire for the MTA to select tenants who will renovate and reinvigorate the underutilized spaces at each of the stations.“Each of the properties are perfect for a café or amenity use,” said Carl Wunderlich, director of brokerage services at Cushman & Wakefield. “It’s about convenience and comfort, improving customer amenities and making each venue more appealing for commuters and residents alike who would welcome an upgrade to the current facilities.” The Bronxville Metro-North station serves the residents of the village of Bronxville via the Harlem Line. Station ridership is about 3,331 daily during the week for inbound riders and 2,479 on the weekends. The building is located at 113 Kraft Ave., which is 15.3 miles to Grand Central Terminal and is approximately 2,834 square feet. The ticket office will remain within the station building. The current station was built in
1916 by the New York Central Railroad, in the Spanish-Mission revival architectural style. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. The Rye Metro-North station serves the residents of the city of Rye via the New Haven Line. Station ridership is about 2,239 daily during the week for inbound riders and 1,673 on the weekends. The building is located at 2 Station Plaza in Rye is approximately 2,000 square feet and is 24.1 miles to Grand Central Terminal. The ticket office will remain within the station building. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. “Every week, about 9,500 customers use the Bronxville station, and over 2,400 customers use the Rye station,” said Catherine Rinaldi, president of Metro-North. “This request for proposals to renovate the Bronxville station building and the Rye station building are just two small examples of how we’re always working to improve the commuting experience for our customers.” (Submitted)
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