Bronxville, Scarsdale and surroundings

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Express “Unofficial Mayor” contest. We received some great ideas for stories that we’ll publish in future editions of the weekly Sunday Express, which is published in The Journal News.
Once we select and notify the winners, we’ll be back here next week to let you know who’s your “Unofficial Mayor!”

Everyone knows there’s more than enough stress plaguing our lives nowadays, what with the economy and busy schedules that leave little room for leisure or recreation. When you do find the time, though, where do you go and what do you do close to home?

What are your five favorite leisure or recreational activities in your community? Don’t just name them, tell us why!

The response period ends at noon.

This is your last chance to participate in the “Unofficial Mayor” contest, so if you haven’t yet, post your response below in the comments section.

Tomorrow’s the last chance to participate in the Express “Unofficial Mayor” contest so don’t forget to come back here and answer the last question. We’ve gotten some great answers so far!

You did a great job yesterday telling us where the worst potholes are in your neighborhood, but we know there’s more out there.

Click here and help us create a public record and watch areas for the worst road hazards. Or just click on the “Fix It! tab above. Here’s how it all works:

If you’re tired of seeing an issue in your town go unresolved, there’s something you can do about it. With the new mapping feature called
SeeClickFix, you can report various types of problems in your neighborhood, from potholes to broken signage.

SeeClickFix not only allows you to report a problem, it also can notify your local official, if they’ve signed up to receive the alerts, so they can do something about it.

Let’s get started. Click on the Fix It! tab in the navigation. On the Google map, find the street where the issue is located. Click on the map
and a point will be assigned. Click the Report Here button and fill out a description of the issue, your name and e-mail address. You can even upload a photo, if you want. Click on the Report Your Issue button and voila!

In addition to posting your own issue, you can lend your support to problems others have posted. By clicking on the “I want this fixed too!”
link, you can vote for it. You can also comment on it and send yourself alerts by clicking on the eye icon.

Another interesting feature is creating a watch area by plotting an area on a Google map. Every time someone posts an issue, you’ll get an alert.

You can use SeeClickFix even if you’re not at your home computer. Download the mobile apps to use it on your iPhone, Blackberry or
Android. Other tools include using your Facebook account to connect, embedding a widget or subscribing to an RSS feed.

There are many more features, so start exploring today.

People have always complained about a lack of customer service when they go out to do business or run errands. You know, the rude salesclerk, the lost item left for repair, the poor maintenance, or ridiculous prices.

Well, we want to know about the great places in your community that still know the meaning of the “customer is always right,” or at least try to help when you’re wrong!

Whether it’s your local mechanic, dog groomer, spa, dry cleaner or hairdresser, tell us your five favorite business services in your community. Don’t just name them, tell us why in the comments section below.

The response period ends at noon.

If you’re new this contest, hurry here and read the rules and details.

Thanks again to those of you who participated in the “Unofficial Mayor” contest today. There’s only two days left, so don’t forget to return tomorrow for Question 4.

It’s that time of year again, when the combination of snow, rain and varied temperatures wreak havoc on the roads — and the vehicle you drive. Yes, we’re deep into pothole season.

Where are the worst potholes where you live, work or shop? Let us know by clicking here and help us create a public record and watch areas for the worst road hazards. Or just click on the “Fix It! tab above.

Taxes. Yes, they’re one of the most dreaded issues our local communities face. But there’s a lot more than just the cost of living here that’s important to local residents.

What are the five most important issues facing your community? Don’t just name them, tell us why! (P.S. We’ll be looking at your answers for story ideas to write about in our weekly Express publication in The Journal News,and to post here at LoHud.com.)

The contest response period ends at noon.

(If you¹re hearing about this contest for the first time, hurry and read the rules and details here.)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Express ‘Unofficial Mayor” contest today. You gave us some great ideas of people to write about in future editions of our weekly Sunday Express in The Journal News. If you’ve come this far both days, don’t forget to come back tomorrow through Friday in order to qualify for the Grand Prize (see rules and details here). If you missed today, come back anyway to qualify for a digital camera. Hope to hear from you again tomorrow!

Some people are very well-known in their community, others less so, even
though they may have big impact on people’s lives. We want to know who you
admire most in your community. It could be anyone…a local shopkeeper who
helps people out when times get tough? A local librarian? The garden club
member who keeps your community looking good? You know your community the
best, so tell us…

…Who are five people in your community you admire the most. Don’t just
name them, tell us why!

The contest response period ends at noon.

(If you’re hearing about this contest for the first time, hurry and read the
rules and details here.)