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Posted on: June 5, 2023

May comparison Con Ed vs Sustainable Westchester ESCO rates

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Drop off old shoes that are not needed at lobby -Greenburgh Town Hall

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 3, 2023

Survey results food scrap questionnaire ---should the town pick up food scraps at the curb?

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 2, 2023

Massaro Park 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.

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Free Covid test kits/ baby formulas at Town Hall Lobby

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Greenburgh Pride Rally 2023

June 10, 1-3pm, Dobbs Ferry Waterfront
Music, speakers, food and community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: June 3, 2023

Slice of History

The Price of Hearth and Home Part III

 

The Price of Hearth and Home Part III

By: Riley Wentzler & Felicia Barber

 

Few things are of higher importance to an individual than the: location, price, and safety of his/her home. This is why every ancient culture has had a God or ...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Expect delays on Ardsley Road due to sewer break

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 30, 2023

why is there an ugly tank and construction across from the Knollwood pump station?

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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 ...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Edgemont student leads effort to encourage safety measures to prevent drowning - sister was a victim

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
If you have ...
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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Greenburgh pool opens Sunday & Monday (weekends till mid June)

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Should Greenburgh organize an "Arts Market"? An interview with One River School of ArtOne

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Become a Lifeguard/ Lifeguards Needed at Anthony Veteran Park

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Ardsley eagle scout candidate organizes important bicycle rodeo highlighting safety tips

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 21, 2023

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...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Camp Mohawk planning additional recreation (curling, seasonal bubble, athletic turf field

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 18, 2023

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR MILLION MEAL PROJECT IN EDGEMONT AND IRVINGTON

 VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR MILLION MEAL PROJECT IN EDGEMONT AND IRVINGTON

The Million Meal Project is back.  Come with your family and friends to pack meals to help fight global food insecurity.  Our final events of...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 17, 2023

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...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 15, 2023

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...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Sporttime tennis/pickleball sports partnership with Greenburgh at AF Veteran park

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 9, 2023

Take the poll-should town provide food scrap curbside pickup?

quick online survey: Should the town offer curbside pickup of food scraps?

https://forms.gle/DuU4K2e5zpoi89BL6

quick online survey: https://forms.gle/DuU4K2e5zpoi89BL6

The Town of Greenburgh will hold a discussion during the May 16th work session to go over community responses to this survey exploring how our community might increase food...
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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 8, 2023

celebrating 50 years of excellence-Ann & Andy Child Care

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 6, 2023

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...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 4, 2023

April comparison Con Ed vs Sustainable Westchester ESCO rates (Con Ed rates still lower)

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 4, 2023

Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee seeking new members

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 2, 2023

Recommended 2023 Capital Budget

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: May 1, 2023

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...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: April 15, 2023

An LGBTQ+ activist experience dealing with discrimination and health insurance

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: March 24, 2023

For moms: Mothers of Preschoolers offers moms chance to share stories and make friends

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: March 22, 2023

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!!!

https://patch.com/new-york/scarsdale/2-hudson-valley-towns-make-top-100-best-places-live-list-niche

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Two municipalities in the Hudson Valley are among the top 100 best places to live in America, according to rankings released M...

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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: March 9, 2023

9A bypass update---future payments to TIF district to be discontinued

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Home repair for the elderly...water bill assistance program for those on fixed incomes

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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News & Town Board Reports (gblist)
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Town Bd unanimously approves resolution asking Albany to let every resident vote on incorporation

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 RULEAMENDMENT TO NYS VILLAGE LAW, WHICH IF PASSED BY THE             ...

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