Town Hall open till 7 PM today for tax payments....Ardsley Park redevelopment discussion

BioMed, owner of Ardsley Park on Saw Mill River Road wants to redevelop park for warehouse use
watch link below

Fireworks in Elmsford at 7:15 PM...Elmsford day today...Bicycle Sunday today....Book sale @ library

Lots of fun things to do on Sunday October 1

The first day of October is going to be a fun day! Bicycle Sunday has been extended. Take your bicycle and ride on the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Tuckahoe!  Enjoy Elmsford day today (see below) and take your kids to the fireworks at...

Storm update -debris pickup to be announced next week...FEMA funds

Reminder: FUN EVENTS
Colonial day at Hartsbrook Park on Ridge Road till 4....E Hartsdale Ave sidewalk sale noon to 4 and Friends of the Greenburgh Library annual book sale today and tomorrow

We will meet with our Sanitation Dept on Monday to come up with a schedule for debris pickup sometime next week and advise

Colonial Day at Hartsbrook tomorrow. And---E Hartsdale Ave sidewalk sale tomorrow!

Two great events to be held on Saturday September 30th
Colonial Day at Hartsbrook Nature Preserve
East Hartsdale Ave sidewalk sale

EXCITING EVENTS ON SATURDAY--COLONIAL DAY AT HARTSBROOK NATURE PRESERVE IN HARTSDALE (10-4);

EAST HARTSDALE AVE  FALL SIDEWALK SALE (12 TO 4)

MOST ROADS THAT WE CLOSED DUE TO STORM ARE NOW OPEN--LIST OF CURRENT CLOSED ROADS

We are excited to confirm...

Greenburgh Slice of History

Civil Rights and the Power of Psychology : Hastings’ African-American Power Couple - Kenneth & Mamie Clark

Civil Rights and the Power of Psychology : Hastings’ African-American Power Couple - Kenneth & Mamie Clark

By : Riley Wentzler & Felicia Barber 

Kenneth & Mamie Clark

&a...

Suggestion to reduce flooding incidents in Greenburgh

Con Ed and local governments should partner--when Con Ed is doing underground gas work local governments should improve drainage systems to handle more extreme storms

A suggestion to reduce flooding problems in Westchester - a Con Ed, local government partnership. 

Con Ed is doing underground work--when work is being done local governments should have option to enhance drainage

One of the reasons why there is so...

Reminder: first half of school taxes due Monday

Usually first half of taxes due on September 30th. But, because the last day of September falls on a weekend you have till Monday to pay without penalty

Traffic delays on E Hartsdale Ave. Unrelated sad news: passing of Gisela Knight, former Comptroller

Motorists experienced traffic delays on 9/27. Expect more traffic delays till October 6th - Con Ed is doing work

In memory of a true public servant--former Comptroller Gisela Knight

TRAFFIC ALERT--TRAFFIC DELAYS ON EAST HARTSDALE AVE 8 AM TO 4 PM UNTIL OCTOBER 6

  If you are in a rush to get to and from the Hartsdale train station you should expect traffic back ups until October 6th. Con Ed is doing some essential work. Today...

Annual Budget Hearing - Fairview Fire District

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Town Law Section 181, the Fairview Fire District shall hold a public hearing to discuss the contents of its proposed budget for 2024.  This public he...

Annual Budget Hearing - Greenville Fire District

LEGAL NOTICE

 ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING

GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT

711 CENTRAL PARK AVE.

SCARSDALE, N.Y.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed 2024 Budget of the Greenville Fire District, Town of Greenburgh, Westchester Coun...

Why is it taking more than two and a half years to repair the Ardsley Road bridge?

Work on the bridge won't be completed until sometime in 2024.

Why is it takiing so long to repair the Ardsley Road bridge?  2 and a half years -work won't be completed until sometime in 2024

During the past two and a half years the NY State Department of Transportation has been working to rehabilita...

Video-Veterans barbeque, Mums sale, plant a tree

Watch our one minute video of last weeks Veterans barbeque. Plant a tree and buy some mums to beautify our community!

Our Veterans Committee sure knows how to throw a great party. Watch this one minute video highlighting the barbeque  sponsored for our veterans at AF Veteran park last week --which was enjoyed by approximately 350 veterans and their families.

http...

CLOTHING DRIVE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AT TOWN HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO MORE THAN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE

WE NOW NEED REFLECTIVE VESTS AND HELMETS FOR THE ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO WILL USE THE DONATED BICYCLES FOR TRANSPORTATION

CLOTHING DRIVE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO MORE THAN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FROM COMMUNITY

WE NOW NEED REFLECTIVE VESTS AND HELMETS FOR THE ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO WILL USE THE DONATED BICYCLES FOR TRANSPORTATION

&nbs...

Action steps Greenburgh taking to reduce flooding problems around town

Moody's & Standard & Poor's just gave Greenburgh their AAA rating --the highest possible to reduce borrowing costs. the Town Board and I are committed to reducing flooding problems around town

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Flood Mitigation Ongoing Efforts and Renewed Investment in Greenburgh

MOODY'S AND STANDARD  & POOR'S GAVE GREENBURGH THEIR HIGHEST BOND RATING YESTERDAY --TRIPLE A!  REDUCES BORROWING COSTS

Yesterday both ...

Consultant highlights difficulty solving Troublesome Brook flooding problems

town has been trying to reduce flooding. We hired a consultant to study and make recommendations to address flooding issues at Troublesome Brook (Edgemont) and Manhattan Brook in Fairview

PUBLIC HEARINGS Hartsdale Fire District Proposed Budget 2024

HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICTPUBLIC HEARINGSHartsdale Fire District Proposed Budget 2024

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023Location: Hartsdale Fire District Station No. 2300 West Hartsdale AvenueHartsdale, New York

Time: 8:00 P.M.

Purpose:&...

Online Petition: Metro North should open Hartsdale train station waiting area to commuters

The Hartsdale train station waiting room building has been closed to the public. Please sign online petition urging Metro North to hire a security person on an hourly basis to keep station for commuters

Please sign our online petition urging Metro North to open up the Hartsdale train station waiting room to commuters. The station has been vacant since Starbucks vacated the property.

https://www.change.org/hartsdaletrain

Dedication Saturday - Community & Reading Garden coordinated by Girl Scout Troop 1924

Thank you, Girl Scout Troop 1924---a great Silver Award project garden

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1924 INTRODUCES THEIR SILVER AWARD PROJECT GARDEN

Official Unveiling of a New Fairview Reading Garden Sept 23 at 11 am - 1 pm

GREENBURGH, NY__ Between the Theodore D. Young Community Center and Yosemite Park  (of...

The Hartsdale Fire District is proud to announce our 51st Annual Babysitters Course to anyone twelve

Greenburgh Housing Authority- almost 200 low income apartments could be built

2 meetings planned for pedestrian safety improvements on Dobbs Ferry Rd, E Hartsdale Ave

Hartsdale Parking District to name garage for Stephanie Kavourias
Town Board to ask permission from Albany to install speed cameras

The Town is actively implementing three Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants, one of which (Hillside Avenue sidewalk) is under construction. The other two TAP grants are in earlier design engineering stages and as a part of the implementation ...

Wanted: new members for Greenburgh Ethics Board- there are vacancies

please submit your resume to townboard@greenburghny.com

The Greenburgh Ethics Board has vacancies on that Board. If you would be interested in serving as a member of the Ethics Board please send your resume and a cover letter to townboard@greenburghny.com. Information about the Ethics Board, which mee...

Con Ed vs ESCO rates comparison for month of August

Con Ed rates continue to be lower than the ESCO Greenburgh residents have been enrolled in. You can opt out by contacting Sustainable Westchester or by e mailing me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. Con Ed rates have been lower the entire year than the ESCO ra...

WVOX radio ends local programming -going out of business

link below to one of my last shows with Marjorie Hsu, chair fo the Westchester County Asian American Advisory Board

During the past 25 years I have had a weekly radio show on WVOX radio (1460 AM). On Thursday I learned that the station has discontinued programming-effective September 7. What a loss! The station is going out of business.

This station, founded by the late...

Affordable housing -participate in lottery will enable you to be considered

There is a severe shortage of affordable housing in Westchester. Most people who get selected to live in newly constructed affordable housing got their good news because they entered a lottery. Just learned of these opportunities. Please pass on this info...

photos from Greenburgh's diaper dash --a fantastic event held today!

Thank you to the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation department for doing a great job organizing the Greenburgh diaper dash. A fun event for the participants and parents!

Greenburgh Parks & Recreation Department organized a great event that should become an annual tradition on Sunday September 3rd. We invited children 2 year's old and younger to participate. There were two categories for the 17 participants: c...

Construction of Hillside Ave sidewalk/gas work began today

work will take place thru the end of the year

Video link featuring Greenburgh farmers market--market is open till 2 PM today

A great new market on Manhattan Ave/Elm

The Greenburgh Farmers market is open today (Saturday) and every Saturday until 2 PM. It's located on Manhattan Ave (Elm Street corner) near 90 and 100 Manhattan Ave.  Manhattan Ave is across the street from BJs  and the Crossro...

Mavis corporate HQ to move to former Dannon HQ on Hillside (across from Town Hall)

town had considered building for police, court house but cost was prohibitive

Con Ed to put wires underground on Birchwood Lane Hartsdale as part of a test to reduce power outage

Con Ed to put wires underground on Birchwood Lane Hartsdale as part of a test to reduce power outages 

I am thrilled!!! For many years I have asked Con Ed to put wires underground (see NY Times article link from 2006)--

https://www.nytime...

46 Greenburgh student interns working with asylum seekers --seeking to help them improve their lives

The student interns will be holding a news conference Tuesday at 2:15 PM to share their thoughts and concerns

46 GREENBURGH INTERNS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TUESDAY AT 2:15 PM TO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO HELP LEGAL ASYLUM SEEKERS CURRENTLY RESIDING AT ARDSLEY ACRES MOTEL---Press Conference to be held at Macy Park in Ardsley

Link to presentation before Town Board meeting...

State of Greenburgh's finances - a report from our auditors

Link below to Town Board discussion

What to do if you see a lanternfly?

Thank you Cornell Cooperative Extension for this great info!

Cornell Coop Extension has great info on their website about the lanternfly.. I have received a number of calls from residents expressing concern about the lanternfly. Hope this is helpful. A great site.

https://westchester.cce.cornell.edu/horticulture-env...

Noise camera's could help reduce loud, excessive noise from cars/motorcycles on Central Ave

Have you observed loud, excessive noise on streets near you? Please let us know.
What do you think about the suggestion for noise cameras? A way to enforce our noise law and improve your quality of life

A SUGGESTION SHOULD BE ELIMINATED THAT COULD PUT TO AN END EXCESSIVE VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLE NOISE ON CENTRAL AVE AND ON OTHER LOCATIONS

Greenburgh Library --free museum passes, numerous services you probably are not aware of

On my WVOX radio program two dedicated librarians were interviewed. Their goal: to make the Greenburgh Library the best library in the United States!

The Greenburgh Library is much more than a building with books. I interviewed two Greenburgh Library employees on WVOX radio and was so impressed with the many services offered. Emily Dowie and Andrew Farber are passionate about the Library. They are pass...

NYS Lieutenant Governor speaks to 46 Greenburgh summer interns

Link to inspiring presentation is below

New York State's Lieutenant Governor, Antonio  Delgado spoke with 46 Greenburgh student interns earlier this week about his career as Lt. Governor of NYS, his previous job as a United States Congressman and his work in the music industry...

Get Help to Find/Pay for Child Care

Families who need help paying for daycare or after school care should contact the Child Care Council of Westchester.

Liberty Coca Cola (located in Greenburgh) taking major step to save our planet

the first quadgeneration production plant in the United States
learn about this exciting initiative

Liberty Coca Cola  Beverages has their bottling plant in Greenburgh (near the Ice Skating Academy  in North Elmsford). Last week the company broke ground for the nation's first quadgeneration production plant. The facility will ...

SIGN UP TODAY………….. CSA IS A SNAP USING A EBT CARD

SIGN UP TODAY…………..CSA IS A SNAP USING A EBT CARDCSA Shares can be bought every Saturday at the Greenburgh Farmers Market for $10and received $21 valued box of fresh organic produce.COME VISIT THE FARMERS MARKET...

Testimonial about our new Farmers Market on Manhattan Ave/Elm from Murray Bodin

"first real food taste we had in years"

A TESTIMONIAL FROM COMMUNITY ACTIVIST MURRAY BODIN ABOUT THE NEW FARMERS MARKET ON ELM AND MANHATTAN AVE--EVERY SATURDAY 9 AM to 2 PM

  A new Greenburgh farmers market serves our community on Manhattan Ave and Elm.  Murray Bodin, a commun...

A good reason why sanitation services SHOULD NOT be privatized

Read article below about problems Yorktown is having with their private contractor--garbage wasn't collected

In recent years some residents have suggested that Greenburgh should privatize sanitation services to save money.  The Town Board has always rejected that suggestion. Some other  communities in Westchester that have privatized sanitation...

An inspiring story of a 30 year old stroke victim who overcame a coma and is on the road to recovery

Would like to share other stories about individuals who overcame critical illnesses with residents who are stressed out, worried and feeling hopeless when a family member or friend is diagnosed with a major medical illness. Have hope. Never give up

 I  am planning to compile a list of inspiring stories about people who overcame serious medical problems that I can share with residents who are stressed out, worried and feeling hopelesss  when a family member or close friend ...

Greenburgh LIbrary - Best Library Music Series according to WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE

Congratulations to our hard work Library Board and Library staff on this impressive honor! THANK YOU

2 years after Hurricane Ida Greenburgh families/flood victims still homeless

Something is wrong with the way we help victims of hurricanes
Families continue to suffer without a permanent home

An analysis of two laws the State Legislature approved dealing with incorporation

The new law provide protection for the rest of the state but does little for Greenburgh
It's important for residents to be informed

Much has occurred in recent weeks related to the issue of the proposed incorporation of Edgemont and after a great deal of analysis, now is an appropriate time to share perspective. I would ask that residents bear with me and read this e...

Sign petition asking Governor not to schedule town elections during Presidential election years

Link to petition and explanation below

PLEASE SIGN PETITION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CHANGE TOWN ELECTION DATES TO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS

REASONS BELOW 

Fortune Magazine: Greenburgh 9th best place for families in United States

Earlier this year MONEY Magazine named Greenburgh as the 8th best place in the northeast.  Am pleased to mention that we just learned that FORTUNE Magazine has named Greenburgh the 9th best place in the United States for families. See link below:...

Thinking about snow in May? Town Bd honored snow angels leadership on Wed

Thank you to the student leaders who organize our snow angels program for seniors and the disabled

It's a nice warm sunny day in Greenburgh. At the last Greenburgh town Board meeting members of the Town Board spent a few minutes thinking about SNOW!  

We don't think it's going to snow this summer  (hopefully ...

Greenburgh school district to receive millions less in increased state aid than other schools

There is a need to change the formula used to fund school districts so that Greenburgh Central can get the dollars they deserve

For years many residents of the Greenburgh School district have complained that Albany does not treat Greenburgh Central fairly. The school district is predominantly made up of African Americans and Hispanic students. Yet, the formula that the state of NY...

Town Bd approves leaf blower law -based on noise levels

copy of law is below

The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously  approved a new leaf blower law on May 16th. The leaf blower law focuses on noise levels. 

The simultaneous operation of more than one leaf blower on property of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or l...

Bishop Jude, former Pastor of Mt Carmel Church in Elmsford fighting terrorism in Nigeria

Bishop Jude Arogundade is no stranger to Greenburgh. The former Pastor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Elmsford - Bishop Jude is now the Bishop of the Catholic  Diocese of Ondo Nigeria.  Bishop Jude is fighting terrorism in Nigeria...

BICYCLE SUNDAY RESUMES SUNDAY FROM 10-2 ON BRONX PARKWAY

I proposed the concept 49 years ago when former County Executive Al Del Bello appointed me to his Bikeway Committee

We now need a crosswalk on Old Tarrytown Road/Bronx Parkway so pedestrians and cyclists can safely cross the parkway

Bicycle Sundays resumes this Sunday from 10-2 PM on the Bronx River Parkway.

https://www.thewpf.org/bicycle-sundays

This will be the 49th year of this very popular recreation activity. I came up with the idea to close the parkway for cyclists on Sunday when...

Watch drone video--We need a safe crosswalk on Old Tarrytown Rd/Bronx River Parkway

The lack of a safe crosswalk at this location is highlighted by drone video. Many pedestrians/cyclists (including me) cross the Bronx River Parkway bike path to get on Old Tarrytown Road

Look at few second video tape of the most dangerous Bronx River Parkway bike path location with NO safe crosswalk to neighborhoods--

WE NEED A CROSSWALK ON OLD TARRYTOWN ROAD----SOMEONE COULD  LOSE THEIR LIFE!

I bike to work frequently. I use the B...

Hartsdale, Ardsley named top 100 places to live in

Earlier this year Greenburgh was named the 8th best place in the northeast by MONEY. More good news!!!

Venue Rentals

The Theodore D. Young Community Center facility is available for meetings, baby showers, workshops, family gatherings, birthday parties, and other events.

Youth Development

Here you can learn more about the programs we have for youth throughout the year.

Aquatics Unit

The Natatorium offers year round aquatic programs, activities, and services. The schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the Theodore D. Young Community Center (TDYCC) Natatorium entrance.

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RAIN or SHINE, Saturday, 9/30

Featuring George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tents & Encampment, from Philadelphia’s Acclaimed Museum of the American Revolution

Come see what life was like during the 1781 Encampment of American and French troops in Greenburgh!

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