🌱 Patch AM: What did Scarsdale kids really ask Santa for this year?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Scarsdale kids really ask Santa for this year?

Also on today's calendar: Westchester Comedy Club: New Years Eve Laughs! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: Cold with a few flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Is Santa Real? Letters to Santa Part II (scarsdale10583.com) — Scarsdale kids’ letters to Santa reveal funny wishes, family dynamics, and big questions about whether Santa is really Mom or Dad. From Hanukkah-celebrating households to Fox Meadow helpers and peace-seeking pups, these notes offer a charming snapshot of local childhood just after the holidays.
   

📸 Around Scarsdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scarsdale

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Westchester Comedy Club: New Years Eve Laughs!
  Tre Angelina, 478 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
  9:00 am

Monday January 5

• Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery!
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday January 1

• Closed New Year’s Day
  Scarsdale Public Library Scarsdale, NY 10583
• New Year's Day - Village Hall Closed
  Scarsdale, NY Calendar Scarsdale, NY 10583
  9:00 am

Monday January 5

• Chess for Adults: Levels 1 & 2
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Memoir Writing Workshop
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  11:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Art in Motion: Kids
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  9:00 am
• Chinese Calligraphy and Flow: The Inner Rhythm of the Brush
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  10:00 am
• Book Talk & Tasting: A Celebration of Sesame
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Shabbat Connection
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Winter Open House
  Hoff-Barthelson Music School , 25 School Ln , Scarsdale
  1:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Caregiver Support Group
  JCC Mid-Westchester , 999 Wilmot Rd , Scarsdale
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• NOT MY LOST CAT.
  SHARING POST: Owner: Please help me find my Cat Smokey. Last seen on 12/27 near Sylvan Pl and 5th Ave in New Rochelle, 10801. Friendly to people,… (Nextdoor Scarsdale near the Hutch)
• Hi everyone I got a gas bill from Con Ed
  For over $7064.93 with a bunch of gas bill dating back from 2022 . I was livid Con Ed claim that they install the new gas meter recently and the old… (Nextdoor Edgemont)

• Russian School of Mathematics posted a job opening for Math Teacher (afternoons, evening and/or weekends) in Scarsdale. Apply here.
• JCCs of North America posted a job opening for Aquatics Assistant Swim Coach in Scarsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scarsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Harrison

• Columbia, Averill Park split on Day 2 of Holiday Invitational (news10.com)

Mamaroneck

• Najia MedSpa Boosts Client's Health, Outlook: Mamaroneck's Best Of 2025 Pick (patch.com)
• Girls basketball schedule, scoreboard for week of Dec. 29 (lohud.com)
• State sues former Buchanan disbarred attorney (westfaironline.com)

New Rochelle

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I heard there’s only a 50 percent chance of snow.
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