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 25, 2023
150 interviews with veterans of World War II and Korean conflict to air on public access TV from Friday night (midnight) to Tuesday AM non stop
Hartsdale parade Monday at 10 AM
Fairview ceremony at 11
150 living history interviews with Greenburgh veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict will air non stop on Greenburgh public access TV stations 76 (optimum) or 35 (verizon) starting Friday at midnight and continuing till 8 AM on Tuesday...
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Posted on: May 27, 2023
Honoring Those who Gave All: Memorial Day in Greenburgh
Honoring Those who Gave All: Memorial Day in Greenburgh:
By: Riley Wentzler & Felicia Barber
Introduction:
“He left a boy, came back a man, still many just don't understand.
About the reasons we are free
I can't forg...
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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 12, 2023
Greenburgh Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Camp counselor, assistant counselor, assistant camp director and camp specialists. Contact Ruth Reed, Director of Day Camps at rreed@greenburghny.com ...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
Street Closures
Dear Residents,
Between June and December there are numerous requests for street closures to accommodate the various annual community activities that occur over the course of this time for a variety of events including gr...
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
Part of a voluntary effort to promote the environment
Some residents of our town, county, state and nation are encouraging their neighbors not to mow their lawns during the month of May. They are participating in a movement called No Mow May. (see beecityusa.org).
They dropped of some sign...
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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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