Posted on: June 9, 2023
Voters tend to vote the straight party ticket in Presidential election years --will make races less competitive, give voters less influence
The New York State Assembly is scheduled to vote on Friday on a bill hat would move town elections to even election years (Presidential and races for Governor). Currently, town elections are held in off years -voters only vote for local races.
Th...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
We honored employees who have served the town for 20+ and 30+ years!
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY 2023 AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL--We honored employees who have served the town for 20+ and 30+ years!
Yesterday the Town of Greenburgh celebrated its hundreds of employees across all departments with a well-received breakfast catered...
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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Be safe, stay indoors as much as possible until hazardous weather conditions subside
No bulk pickup or organic pickup today because of hazardous weather conditions
Garbage and recycling will be picked up today.
We plan to reschedule bulk pickups and organic.
Be safe, stay healthy and try to avoid as much outdoor activity as possible until ha...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
If it is determined that it is unsafe we will suspend operations and post advisories on the website. Right now sanitation services will be provided.
See county tips to keep yourself safe and healthy
I just got off the phone with the Commissioner of Public Works. As of right now we expect that our crews will pick up garbage/recycling on Thursday. We are giving masks to our employees to keep them safe. We are monitoring the weather conditions closely. ...
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Posted on: June 5, 2023
On or around the 5th of each month I share comparisons Con Ed vs. Sustainable Westchester's (Westchester Power) ESCO rates. Con Ed rates continue to be lower than the ESCO rates 7.85 cents per Kwh compared to 15.13 cents per Kwh for th...
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Posted on: June 5, 2023
Thank you Greenburgh Hebrew Center for helping the less fortunate
Greenburgh Hebrew Center’s (GHC) Shoe Drive Fundraiser--
drop off shoes at Greenburgh Town Hall lobby
The Greenburgh Hebrew Center is sponsoring a shoe drive fundraiser which goes beyond raising money for our community.&nbs...
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Posted on: June 3, 2023
Recently, we conducted a survey of Greenburgh residents and found out (from 572 respondents so far) that 44% separate their food waste out already and most (41%) use the public bins to dispose of them, with many others composting at home or usin...
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Posted on: June 2, 2023
At a recent Town Board work session, the Chief of Police and Building Inspector reported on neighborhood quality-of-life improvements at and alongside Massaro Park.
Massaro Park Safety Upgrades
At a recent Town Board work session, the Chief of Police and Building Inspector reported on neighborhood quality-of-life improvements at and alongside Massaro Park.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JBSZFew...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
We have hundreds of covid test kits to distribute
a few formulas for babies. We encourage residents to drop off unneeded formulas
free covid test kits available at Town Hall During regular business hours
Residents continue to donate baby formulas to Greenburgh Town Hall ----being placed in lobby
We received a donation of covid test kits and are leaving some in the lobby of G...
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Posted on: May 31, 2023
Our infrastructure is getting older. Repairing the breaks is costly and takes time.
EXPECT DELAYS DURING THE NEXT MONTH BECAUSE OF SEWER BREAK ON ARDSLEY ROAD NEAR HADDEN
we have the sewer flowing and have left the pipe open and flowing the excavation has been plated and made safe for
Traffic. This 12’ thin wall concrete pipe is ...
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
The tank and construction activity is taking place because of a requirement by the NYCDEP
WHY IS THERE A LARGE WATER TANK OFF OF STADIUM ROAD (near acme and Knollwood Road)? You might have noticed a large tank off of Stadium Road – and construction activity. I have been receiving complaints and questions about what...
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Posted on: May 28, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: May 27, 2023
Samantha Pfeffer spoke before the Greenburgh Town Board this Wednesday
EDGEMONT STUDENT LEADS FOUNDATION FOCUSING WATER SAFETY --HER SISTER DROWNED AND SHE AND HER FAMILY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE - HOPING OTHERS WON'T EXPERIENCE A SIMILAR TRAGEDY
SAMANTHA PFEFFER SPOKE BEFORE GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
Have a great summer!
Calling all sunbathers, divers, lap pool swimmers, waders, and swimmers!
The forecast calls for 79 degrees and FUN this Sunday and Monday at Anthony F. Veteran Park!
Residents of unincorporated Greenburgh, join us as we officially kick o...
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Posted on: May 24, 2023
the director of a local arts school in Hartsdale discusses the arts and doing business in Greenburgh
THE ARTS - AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR OF ONE RIVER SCHOOL OF ART IN HARTSDALE
SHOULD GREENBURGH ORGANIZE AN ARTS MARKET?
Greenburgh has some great businesses -including schools that focus on the arts. I recently interviewed Megan Joseph, Director of One...
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Posted on: May 23, 2023
The Town of Greenburgh is currently hiring lifeguards for the summer 2023 season. We are also holding American Red Cross Lifeguard courses during June for teens 15 years and older to become certified as lifeguards.
Full time and Part ti...
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Posted on: May 23, 2023
we need to encourage cyclists to bike safely
Anthony Kiriyanthan, an Ardsley High School student deserves the appreciation of our community for organizing a Bicycle Rodeo at the Ardsley Middle School on May 20th. The rodeo highlighted the importance of bicycle safety. Anthony en...
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Posted on: May 21, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 19, 2023
Proposal is in the concept stage. Watch link of discussion with Town Board
MOHAWK DAY CAMP WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A SEASON BUBBLE AS WELL AS A NEW BUILDING FOR CURLING, ATHLETIC TURF FIELD
At a recent work session of the Greenburgh Town Board representatives of Mohawk Day Camp (which is located off of Old Tarrytown Road in...
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
tennis, pickleball, additional revenue to town, more recreation, 500 free programs for seniors and disabled residents, scholarships
watch link to discussion
INDOOR/OUTDOOR TENNIS FACILITY PROPOSAL FOR AF VETERAN PARK
Sportime vendor presents proposal for building/operating robust racket sports program --including pickleball
Additional revenue to town, more recreation programs, 500 free programs for seniors, dis...
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Posted on: May 8, 2023
Ann & Andy Child Care is celebrating their 50th anniversary. I recently interviewed Cheryl Anstett on my WVOX radio show. She and her family founded this amazing child care center. The child care center is located at 2170 Saw Mill River Road,...
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Posted on: May 6, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 4, 2023
Greenburgh is one of 29 communities in Westchester that has been participating in Sustainable Westchester's Community energy program. Around the fifth of each month I post on the town of Greenburgh website (www.greenburghny.com) comparisons between the Co...
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Posted on: May 4, 2023
the committee seeks new members to promote protecting and advancing human rights
The Town of Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee (HRAC) is seeking new members.
Launched in 2015 by Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee (HRAC) is seeking to expand our membership. T...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
public hearing to be held by Greenburgh Town Board on May 10 after 7:30 PM
Recommended 2023 capital budget proposed-- public hearing to be held by Greenburgh Town Board on May 10 after 7:30 PM
In consultation with the Town Board and with careful review of each of the Town Department heads’ proposals,...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 15, 2023
Link to WVOX radio interview
Z Paige L'Erario, MD (they/them/doctor) is an LGBTQ+ advocate with the Greenburgh Human Rights Committee for a number of years. They were on my WVOX radio show discussing how some members of the transgender community experienced living in Greenbu...
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Posted on: March 24, 2023
link below to interview with Deborah Mosley about her Greenburgh chapter of MOPS
In 1973 a group of moms formed a group called Mothers of Preschoolers. The moms banded together to share their lives and parenting journeys. Over the years MOPS has expanded their efforts to include moms with school aged kids. They have partnered with chu...
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Posted on: March 9, 2023
link to discussion about 9A bypass and TIF district below
9A BYPASS UPDATE--ESTIMATED COST COULD BE ABOUT 60 MILLION --NO FEDERAL or STATE DOLLARS CURRENTLY COMMITTEDTOWN BOARD TO END FUTURE PAYMENTS TO TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT FROM TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGES BUDGET
Recently, the Town Board heard project updates from&am...
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Posted on: February 27, 2023
TWO GREAT PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY --HELP WITH HOME REPAIR PROGRAMS
WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Westchester County Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Westchester Residential Opportunities, has created a new Aging in Place...
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Posted on: February 9, 2023
Town Board and the Saving Greenburgh Coalition want to end 100 years of voter suppression
click on link to discussion
GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD UNANIMOUSLY PASSES A RESOLUTION FOR A “HOME RULE”AMENDMENT TO NYS VILLAGE LAW, WHICH IF PASSED BY THE  ...
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