Posted on: October 2, 2023
BioMed, owner of Ardsley Park on Saw Mill River Road wants to redevelop park for warehouse use
watch link below
BIOMED REALTY, OWNER OF ARDSLEY PARK, PRESENTS RECONSTRUCTION CONCEPT
WAREHOUSE USE ON SAW MILL RIVER ROAD
At September 26’s work session, the Greenburgh Town Board heard from BMR-Ardsley Park LLC (“BMR”) ab...
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Posted on: October 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 30, 2023
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
For anyone that may need assistance related to yesterdays storm:FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) provides assistance to support the re...
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Posted on: September 29, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 30, 2023
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
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Posted on: September 29, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 28, 2023
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
A short reminder that the first half of school taxes is due Monday, October 2nd. Usually property taxes are due the last day of September but because September 30th falls on a weekend you have a little extra time to pay your tax bill.
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Posted on: September 27, 2023
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...
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Posted on: October 2, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 27, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 27, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 25, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 24, 2023
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
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Posted on: September 23, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: September 22, 2023
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
CONSULTANT TO TOWN HIGHLIGHTS WHY IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO SOLVE SOME FLOODING PROBLEMS
THEY HAVE BEEN STUDYING TROUBLESOME BROOK, MANHATTAN BROOK
NEXT STEP: a survey needed to complete their predictive models
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Posted on: September 27, 2023
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:&...
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Posted on: September 21, 2023
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
The Hartsdale train station waiting ...
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Posted on: September 20, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
ALMOST 200 UNITS OF NEW LOW INCOME HOUSING TO BE BUILT IN Greenburgh TO REPLACE EXISTING 131 UNITS on maple street state sites
Greenburgh Housing Authority and Board discuss concept for major new housing in Fairview sec...
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Posted on: September 14, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: September 13, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 7, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 3, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 28, 2023
work will take place thru the end of the year
Hillside Avenue Sidewalk – A sidewalk project is now under construction with a $1,000,000 TAP grant. Work started on August 28th. The contractor is presently digging for a Con Edison gas line replacement which is work that must precede ...
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Posted on: August 26, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 18, 2023
town had considered building for police, court house but cost was prohibitive
MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE HEADQUARTERS TO MOVE TO HILLSIDE AVE=former Dannon building
I had the privilege of meeting with Tony & David Mavis yesterday and received some good news. The former Dannon Corporate headquarters...
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Posted on: August 9, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 4, 2023
Link below to Town Board discussion
AUDITOR’S REPORT: THE STATE OF GREENBURGH’S FINANCES AS OF THE END OF 2022 IS GREAT
Fund balance increased...
At this week’s Town Board work session, two representatives from O’Connor Dav...
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Posted on: July 30, 2023
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
Over the years many residents of Greenburgh have complained about excessive noise from cars with illegal...
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Posted on: July 29, 2023
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...
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Posted on: July 28, 2023
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...
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Posted on: July 19, 2023
Families who need help paying for daycare or after school care should contact the Child Care Council of Westchester.
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. This nonprofit organization administers the County’s Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship... Read on...
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Posted on: July 19, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: July 21, 2023
"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...
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Posted on: July 9, 2023
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...
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Posted on: July 8, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: July 4, 2023
Congratulations to our hard work Library Board and Library staff on this impressive honor! THANK YOU
In recent months Greenburgh has been honored by Fortune Magazine (9th Best Place for Families in the United States) and by MONEY Magazine (8th best place in the North East). We recently was informed of another honor:
Westchester Magazine named Greenburgh P...
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Posted on: July 1, 2023
Something is wrong with the way we help victims of hurricanes
Families continue to suffer without a permanent home
The Fight for Legislation to Assist Flood Victims Continues --ALMOST TWO YEARS AFTER HURRICANE IDA GREENBURGH FLOOD VICTIMS STILL ARE HOMELESS AND THEIR HOMES HAVE NOT YET BEEN REBUILT
SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE WAY WE HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANES
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Posted on: June 22, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 16, 2023
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
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Posted on: June 14, 2023
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:...
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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 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 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 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 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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