Announcing the Scarsdale Bowl 2025 Honoree:
andrew sereysky

Greenacres resident Andrew Sereysky has been an active village volunteer since moving here in 1994. His long history of volunteer work has touched numerous organizations representing many facets of village life, notably the Greenacres Neighborhood Association, the Cable Television Commission, and the Advisory Council on Communications. Sereysky is known throughout the village for his numerous contributions, making him a deserving recipient of the 2025 Bowl award.
Sereysky has been an active participant in community affairs. His commitment to the Greenacres Neighborhood Association has been steadfast since 1996, serving as its President during the terms of 2004-2007 and 2013-2023. Simultaneously, he has been a key figure in the Cable Television Commission since 2004, assuming the role of Chairman from 2010 to 2014. With a professional background in advertising, Sereysky has helped to make Scarsdale’s communications more transparent and concise, playing a vital role in the Ad Hoc Committee/Advisory Council on Communications since its formation in 2016. He is currently engaged in the Ad Hoc Pool Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Sereysky and his wife, Joan, raised their son and daughter here and have since welcomed 3 grandchildren into their family.
“As chairs of the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Committee, we are thrilled to honor Andrew Sereysky with this year’s Scarsdale Bowl Award. Andrew exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and community service, consistently giving selflessly of his time and energy to enrich the lives of so many. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making Scarsdale a better place are truly inspiring. We are privileged to celebrate his contributions and highlight the immense impact he has made in our community,” said Scarsdale Bowl co-Chair Marc Samwick.
Sereysky has also served on the CNC Procedure Committee, SNAP, Citizens Nominating Committee, the Scarsdale Forum, Procedure Committee, School Board Nominating Committee as Administration Chairman, the Scarsdale Bowl Committee, STEP, the Board of the Scarsdale Foundation, and was a coach for many years for his children’s various sports teams. Time after time, Sereysky provided help and expertise to Scarsdale organizations. He also aims to mentor and raise up the next generation of volunteers, serving Scarsdale in myriad ways to preserve our volunteer spirit.
Friend and former Village Trustee Deb Pekarek said, “I am so delighted that Andrew will receive the Scarsdale Bowl! Andrew loves Scarsdale and continues to volunteer his time unselfishly for the betterment of our beloved community. Andrew certainly represents the true spirit of the Scarsdale Bowl award. This will be a grand celebration!”
Following the Bowl Committee vote on Sunday night, co-chairs Marc and Cynthia Samwick along with Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation, Isabel Finegold, Treasurer of the Bowl Committee, and Bowl Committee members Penny Bauersfeld, Randi Culang, Elise Flagg, Daniela Retelny and Alli Seiden surprised Sereysky at his home with the news on Sunday night.
Also serving on the committee this year are: Amy Cooper, Lori Kaplan, Tracy Lazarus, Toby Milstein Schulman, Ryan Spicer, Stephanie Stern, Claudia Uribe-Galeano and Julie Zhu.
“Being selected as the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl recipient is such an honor. It's an incredible recognition for which I'm forever grateful.” said honoree Sereysky.
Scarsdale Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg said, “Andrew’s decades-long commitment to the Scarsdale community, marked by quiet dedication, tireless hard work, and unflagging good cheer, makes him an extraordinary candidate for this year’s Scarsdale Bowl. His selfless contributions, steady leadership, and ability to inspire those around him have had a profound and lasting impact on the village, ensuring its vibrancy and continued 'small-town' feel."
Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation said, “Every year, the Scarsdale Foundation and the Scarsdale Bowl Committee seek to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and generosity that make our community so special by honoring those who exemplify those ideals. Andrew Sereysky is the consummate community volunteer. His welcoming and inclusive personality, and the twinkle in his eyes when he asks you to help out, encourages many to become part of the rich volunteer community in Scarsdale that makes our Village a very special place. We are thrilled to be celebrating with such dedicated volunteers and our larger community on April 24th.”
Sereysky has been an active participant in community affairs. His commitment to the Greenacres Neighborhood Association has been steadfast since 1996, serving as its President during the terms of 2004-2007 and 2013-2023. Simultaneously, he has been a key figure in the Cable Television Commission since 2004, assuming the role of Chairman from 2010 to 2014. With a professional background in advertising, Sereysky has helped to make Scarsdale’s communications more transparent and concise, playing a vital role in the Ad Hoc Committee/Advisory Council on Communications since its formation in 2016. He is currently engaged in the Ad Hoc Pool Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Sereysky and his wife, Joan, raised their son and daughter here and have since welcomed 3 grandchildren into their family.
“As chairs of the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl Committee, we are thrilled to honor Andrew Sereysky with this year’s Scarsdale Bowl Award. Andrew exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and community service, consistently giving selflessly of his time and energy to enrich the lives of so many. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to making Scarsdale a better place are truly inspiring. We are privileged to celebrate his contributions and highlight the immense impact he has made in our community,” said Scarsdale Bowl co-Chair Marc Samwick.
Sereysky has also served on the CNC Procedure Committee, SNAP, Citizens Nominating Committee, the Scarsdale Forum, Procedure Committee, School Board Nominating Committee as Administration Chairman, the Scarsdale Bowl Committee, STEP, the Board of the Scarsdale Foundation, and was a coach for many years for his children’s various sports teams. Time after time, Sereysky provided help and expertise to Scarsdale organizations. He also aims to mentor and raise up the next generation of volunteers, serving Scarsdale in myriad ways to preserve our volunteer spirit.
Friend and former Village Trustee Deb Pekarek said, “I am so delighted that Andrew will receive the Scarsdale Bowl! Andrew loves Scarsdale and continues to volunteer his time unselfishly for the betterment of our beloved community. Andrew certainly represents the true spirit of the Scarsdale Bowl award. This will be a grand celebration!”
Following the Bowl Committee vote on Sunday night, co-chairs Marc and Cynthia Samwick along with Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation, Isabel Finegold, Treasurer of the Bowl Committee, and Bowl Committee members Penny Bauersfeld, Randi Culang, Elise Flagg, Daniela Retelny and Alli Seiden surprised Sereysky at his home with the news on Sunday night.
Also serving on the committee this year are: Amy Cooper, Lori Kaplan, Tracy Lazarus, Toby Milstein Schulman, Ryan Spicer, Stephanie Stern, Claudia Uribe-Galeano and Julie Zhu.
“Being selected as the 2025 Scarsdale Bowl recipient is such an honor. It's an incredible recognition for which I'm forever grateful.” said honoree Sereysky.
Scarsdale Deputy Mayor Dara Gruenberg said, “Andrew’s decades-long commitment to the Scarsdale community, marked by quiet dedication, tireless hard work, and unflagging good cheer, makes him an extraordinary candidate for this year’s Scarsdale Bowl. His selfless contributions, steady leadership, and ability to inspire those around him have had a profound and lasting impact on the village, ensuring its vibrancy and continued 'small-town' feel."
Anne Lyons, President of the Scarsdale Foundation said, “Every year, the Scarsdale Foundation and the Scarsdale Bowl Committee seek to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and generosity that make our community so special by honoring those who exemplify those ideals. Andrew Sereysky is the consummate community volunteer. His welcoming and inclusive personality, and the twinkle in his eyes when he asks you to help out, encourages many to become part of the rich volunteer community in Scarsdale that makes our Village a very special place. We are thrilled to be celebrating with such dedicated volunteers and our larger community on April 24th.”