The Town of Pelham, consisting of the two villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor, is a unique Westchester community. The villages are located just north of New York City and have a total population of less than 12,000. They function as one community, in that the school system serves the entire Town (and only the Town) and just about every existing organization is open to residents of both villages.
The commuting time from Grand Central Terminal to Pelham on Metro-North's New Haven line is approximately 30 minutes and most riders are left with just a short walk to their homes. Trains leave Pelham as early as 5:30 each weekday morning and return from Grand Central as late as 1:30A.M. Weekend service is also available. http://www.mta.info/mnr/index.html [1]
We are blessed with an outstanding school system, which features four small elementary schools, a middle school (grades seven and eight), and a high school. Since the Town covers a relatively small area, it is possible for most students to walk to school easily. Once there, they enjoy the benefits of a system that is committed to excellence.
Set out below is a catalogue of sources for information about various aspects of life in Pelham, including among many other things, information on the Pelham schools. Scanning it will give the reader an indication of the diversity of services and activities that Pelham offers its residents. Details can be obtained by going to the source listed. The catalogue is divided into the categories listed below and is arranged alphabetically; in many cases, a link to a website maintained by a group or company is provided, but where no such website exists, a phone number is given. We particularly recommend the Westchester County site at www.westchestergov.com [2] as an excellent source for a wide variety of information. Also, for a comprehensive evaluation of the Pelham schools, see the NYS Department of Education report at www.nystart.gov [3].
Banks
- Bank of America, 4767 Boston Post Road, Pelham
- Capitol One, Fifth Avenue, Pelham
- Chase Bank, Wolfs Lane, Pelham
- Citibank, 895 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, 914-738-4085
- HSBC Bank, Fifth Avenue, Pelham
- TD Bank, Fifth Avenue, Pelham
Churches and Synagogue
- Community Church of the Pelhams (United Church of Christ) [4]
- Huguenot Memorial Church (Presbyterian) [5]
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Roman Catholic) [6]
- Parish of Christ the Redeemer (Episcopal) [7]
- Pelham Jewish Center (Conservative) [8]
- St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 25 Second Avenue, Pelham - 914-738-1491
Day Care and Nursery Schools
- Pelham Children's Center (pre- and after-school) [9]
- Huguenot Nursery School [10]
- Junior Wonders School (after-school and summers) [11]
- Montesorri School (Christ Church)
Entertainment
Area movie theaters:
- The (Pelham) Picture House [12]
- Regal NewRoc City 18 & IMAX, New Rochelle - 800-326-3264
- Clearview's Bronxville Cinemas - 914-961-4030
- Cross County Multiplex, Yonkers - 914-376-7100
- Clearview's Larchmont Playhouse - 914-834-3001
- UA Yonkers - 800-326-3264
- Clearview's Mamaroneck Playhouse - 914-698-2200
Live theater
- Playland Amusement Park [13]
- See also, "Visual and Performing Arts", below.
Governmental
- Town of Pelham [14]
- Village of Pelham [15]
- Village of Pelham Manor [16]
- Westchester County [17]
History and Preservation
- Historic Pelham [18]
- Pelham Preservation Society [19]
Hospitals
- Sound Shore Medical Center [20]
Library
- Pelham Public Library [21]
Miscellaneous
- Cub Scouts - 914-738-0271
- Boy Scouts - 914-738-0271
- Girl Scouts - 914-738-4497
- The Manor Club (cultural, civic and social for women) - 914-739-1528
- Pelham Women's Club - 914-738-0564
- Newcomers' Club - www.newcomersclub.com/ny ; click on Pelham
- Pelham Senior Citizens' Club - 914-738-5004
- Pelham Guidance Council - 914-738-0530
- Pelham Family Service - 914-738-1728
- Youth Employment Service - 914-738-2386
Neighborhood Associations
- Chester Park Association [22] - 914-738-5192
- Pelhamwood Association - 914-738-7382
- Pelville Association - 914-738-3564
- Pelham Heights Association - 914-738-0186
- Pelham Manor Association - 914-738-3193
- Zagat Survey [23]
- The Westchester Restaurant Guide [24]
- Iona Grammar School (K-8) [25]
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help (K-8) [26]
- Fordham Prep (boys only; 9-12) [27]
- Iona Prep (boys only; 9-12) [28]
- Salesian High School [29]
- Thornton-Donovan (1-12) [30]
- Rye Country Day (PK-12) [31]
- Ursuline School (girls only; 6-12) [32]
- Holy Child (girls only; 5-12) [33]
- Danny Fund - 914-738-2636
- International Garden Club - 718-885-1461
- Junior League of Pelham [34] - 738-1603
- Knights of Columbus - 914-738-4758
- Meals on Wheels - 914-738-2842
- Pelham Civics Association [35]
- Rotary Club of the Pelhams [36] - 662-3540
- Cross County Shopping Center [37]
- Galleria at White Plains
- Stanford Town Center [38]
- Vernon Hills Shopping Center
- The Westchester Mall [39]
- Town of Pelham [40]
- Pelham school athletics [41]
- Westchester Youth Soccer League [42]
- Pelham Youth Hockey [43]
- Pelham Little League [44]
- Pelham Community Rowing Association
- NY Athletic Club, Pelham Manor [45]
- Basketball, boys and girls, grades 2-11 [46]
- Pelham Country Club [47]
- Badger Swim Club [48]
- YWCA Middies [49]
- Public golf courses, swimming pools, fishing, parks, including nearby 100 acre Glen Island Park [50]
- MetroNorth Railroad [51]
- Westchester County Buses [52]
- Peltown Taxi - 914-738-3456
- Anmike - 914-738-2262
- Limos
- Westchester County Airport [53]
- Pelham Art Center [54]
- Ballet Arts & Center Stage [55]
- Ballet Atlantic [56]
- The (Pelham) Picture House [57]
- Pelham Children's Theatre - 914-738-5834
- The Pelham Larks
- Westchester Philharmonic [58]
Restaurants
Schools
For information regarding the Pelham public schools, see the School District website at www.pelhamschools.org and for an evaluation of the performance of the Pelham public schools, click on District Information on the home page of that site, then 2006/2007 Report Card, and then Focus. In addition, a comprehensive report on the schools and the district prepared by the NYS Department of Education is at www.nystart.gov.
A number of private and parochial schools are also located in the Pelham area, including: