Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project schedules functions in Dec and January

share how racial and cultural identities affect your experiences as a resident and how the town is meeting its commitment to racial equity

 Contact: Mary Saliani 

914-275-5637

greenburghrcp@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community building initiative for race equity launched in Greenburgh

White Plains, November 20, 2024 -- The Greenburgh Restorative Circle P...

NYS plans to repair leak on West Hartsdale AVe week of Dec 11th --icy conditions be careful

They are waiting for parts to make repairs

Since the weather has gotten colder I have received many complaints from residents about icy conditions on West Hartsdale Ave.  There is a leak  and water has been flowing down the road. West Hartsdale Ave is a road owned by NYS, not the...

Greenburgh Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight at 6 pm

You are invited to participate in our newly formed local chamber of commerce. Nexst meeting is tonight at 6 PM

List of locations to drop off toys for tots

Greenburgh Town Hall is one location--we accept toys for children who deserve to smile during the holiday season

LIST OF LOCATIONS TO DROP OFF TOYS FOR TOTS ALL OVER GREENBURGH AND OUR VILLAGES

Greenburgh Town Hall is one location

For a number of years the Town of Greenburgh has been participating in the annual Marine Corp Toys for Tots program.  We have plac...

Home Visiting Social Worker Services

The Westchester Community Health Center (previously called the Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center has a great program for residents that could assist with emotional health.

The Westchester Community Health Center (previously called the Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center has a great program for residents that could assist with emotional health. They have a home visiting program available through the health center.:

Reminder: no overnight parking begins Dec 1 to March 15- hardship exemption application link below

Examples of hardships that could qualify for a hardship exemption
link to hardship exemption permit below

NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS BEGINNING DEC 1 for residents of unincorporated Greenburgh

HARDSHIP EXEMPTION APPLICATION LINK CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Barnes & Noble is now open in Hartsdale

Barnes & Noble will help revitalize Central Ave

Barnes & Noble has opened their new Hartsdale bookstore. The store is located in the Dalewood II shopping center (381 North Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530) adjacent to Ulta Beauty, in the same center as H Mart. T. The new location showcases the high...

Election Notice - Fairview Fire District

NOTICE FOR FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION ANNUAL ELECTION OF
FAIRVIEW FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 12, 2023

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION

FAIRVIEW FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH,

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the qualified vo...

Election Notice - Greenville Fire District

NOTICE FOR FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION ANNUAL ELECTION OF
GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 12, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE

ANNUAL ELECTION OF GREENVILLE FIRE DISTRICT

December 12, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Greenville Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 between the...

Over 800 RESIDENTS PACKAGED 130,000 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY IN EDGEMONT AND ARDSLEY THIS PAST WEEKEND

A year ago the Blumberg family of Edgemont organized a successful community event - the goal to involve residents of Greenburgh in packaging and distributing 1,000,000 meals to families in need all over the world by 2028.

Over 800 RESIDENTS PACKAGED 130,000 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY IN EDGEMONT AND ARDSLEY THIS PAST WEEKEND

A year ago the Blumberg family of Edgemont organized a successful community event - the goal to involve residents of Greenburgh in packaging and di...

Greenburgh student landscape angels to be honored by Town Board Monday 11/20

watch short you tube video of the students at work helping seniors with landscaping needs
Next: planning for the snow angels season

This fall Greenburgh high school students, mostly from Edgemont and Ardsley HS,  donated their time as part of the Landscape Angels initiative and helped  eleven seniors with their landscaping needs. The landscape angels initiative progr...

construction update: Ardsley Road bridge over Sprain Parkway

work expected to be completed in the summer of 2024

It's been a few years since work  first started on the Ardsley Road bridge over the Sprain Parkway. This is a NYS DOT project since the bridge is owned by NYS, not the town. There have been constant delays and lengthy periods of time whe...

Reasons why Metro North won't open up vacant Hartsdale train station waiting room to commuters

Hope that Metro North is successful in finding a tenant for this vacant space

REASONS WHY METRO NORTH IS NOT OPENING THE HARTSDALE TRAIN STATION WAITING AREA TO COMMUTERS

On line petition was signed by over 500 people asking Metro North to open up the  vacant waiting station room to commuters.

Earlier this ...

Election Notice - Hartsdale Fire District

NOTICE FOR FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION ANNUAL ELECTION OF
HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 12, 2023

NOTICE FOR FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION ANNUAL ELECTION OF

HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 12, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Section 175 of the Town Law, the annual election of the Hartsdale Fire District will ...

Talented Edgemont HS student exhibits art at Greenburgh gallery

Click onto the link below to see her beautiful art

Juliana Lemin is a 10th grader at Edgemont High School. She is also a very talented artist. Some of her work is now being displayed at the Greenburgh Town Hall art gallery till January 5th. Juliana has received prestigious art awards including a Silver ke...

Link to Town Board ceremony honoring our Puerto Rican neighbors

An inspiring ceremony featuring Girl Scouts, community leaders, entertainers and the Puerto Rican flag!

Grant awarded to town to develop solutions to flooding on E Hartsdale Ave, 4 corners (Hartsdale)

$541,000 awarded to town- a FEMA advance assistance grant related to Hartsdale Brook

The Town of Greenburgh recently received notice of award for a FEMA Advanced Assistance Grant related to Hartsdale Brook. The grant program is administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and is awarded to the To...

Gina Jackson, Joy Haber elected to Town Board, Lisa Nero elected Town Clerk

Looking forward to working with our newly elected officials during the next two years

Congratulations to Councilwoman Gina R Jackson and to  Town Justice Delores Scott Brathwaite on their  re-election.

Congratulations to Beatrice Joy Haber on her election to the Greenburgh Town Board. And to Lisa M Nero o...

Sanitation schedule this week...a very interesting article about incorporation efforts

An article worth reading will explain the incorporation process and the dramatic impacts incorporation of Edgemont as a village will have on the town

Holiday week reminder sanitation schedule changes

Town government is closed on Friday in observance of Veterans day. No garbage pickup on Friday.  Thursday & Friday pickups will be pushed forward 1 day. If your garbage and/or paper is regularl...

Resources: IF you are the victim of discrimination, hate crimes

The County Human Rights Commission can be of help

Many Muslim and Jewish residents are nervous because of the war and worry the fear and animosity might carry over here. No matter what one's views are, we can't discriminate against local residents who have nothing to do with this. We do...

Greenburgh Teen Task Force food and clothing drive--drop off locations announced

Greenburgh teen task force food and clothing drive to take place this month!

he Town of Greenburgh Teen Task Force

Food and Clothing Drive

November 1 – November 28

The TOG Teen Task Force is collecting Food and Winter Clothing to distribute to children and families in Greenburgh.

Food ...

Greenburgh's 2024 budget message

budget, in it's entirety, will be posted on the town website later today

2024 Greenburgh budget message ---budget in it's entirety will be posted on the town website: www.greenburghny.com later today. Town Board has until December 20th to adopt a final budget.

Oct 31, 2023  

For the past four accountin...

Needed: Westchester County law requiring clothing bins to advise if clothing is going to the needy

People who donate clothing to clothing bins may be surprised to know that not all of their donations are going to the poor

SUGGESTING A WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAW TO REQUIRE CLOTHING DONATION BINS TO CLEARLY STATE WHERE CLOTHING IS GOING

IS THE CLOTHING GOING TO THE POOR OR IS IT BEING RECYCLED?  ARE THE BINS BEING USED TO PROVIDE PROFIT FOR COMPANIES THAT ARE NOT GIVING ...

Feedback summarized -how can we make lives better for our seniors

this is the summary of responses I received after I asked for your suggestions

Last week I invited residents to share thoughts with me on way in which all levels of government could be more responsive to senior citizen concerns.

I received lots of feedback from residents and spoke at the public hearing the County Office of the Aging ...

East Hartsdale Ave/ West Hartsdale Ave safety improvements!

consultant discusses timetable and plans for safety improvements on East & West Hartsdale Ave

MAJOR TRANSPORT/PEDESTRIAN PROJECT FOR HARTSDALE IN DESIGN--SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST HARTSDALE AVE AND WEST HARTSDALE AVE ----WHAT IS PLANNED

The Town will utilize $5M Federal Funding in a $7.3 M Project Slated for 2025

A special prese...

correction: $1 online charge for water bill payments can't be waived

Am very disappointed

Last week I mentioned that the town will be eliminating the $1 service charge on the new online water payment portal to process e cheques. 

Housecalls for the elderly -Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance will give you COVID, flu vaccines at home

A fantastic service for the elderly--get your Covid booster shot, flu vaccine at home

If you are homebound or know of an elderly resident who is homebound and you want to get a Covid booster shot, flu vaccine or need a home visit - you are in luck! Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service has started a new service --housecalls like the old fa...

Con Ed has started work placing wires underground in Hartsdale (Birchwood)

work started this week on a pilot program that could result in fewer outages.
Hopefully, experiment will work and program will spread in coming years

CON ED STARTED WORK THIS WEEK PLACING WIRES UNDERGROUND ON BIRCHWOOD LANE AND RICHARD TERRACE IN HARTSDALE

normal sanitation...$1 fee on online payments to be eliminated...new restaurant highlighted

Matanzas Cuban Restaurant on E Hartsdale AVe getting great reviews

How to pay your water bill online (new system)

instructions to pay water bill if you are part of Greenburgh water

Paul, below is a condensed version of the instructions created the Water Department.

Steps to Register and Pay Your Water Bill Online

Create Payment Site Account

• Go to: https://selfservice.greenburghny.com/css/
• Create an account b...

Regeneron seeks approval for another new building in Greenburgh

$1.8 BILLION expansion is most significant economic development in town history!

REGENERON PRESENTS PLANS FOR NEW LOGISTICS BUILDING ON R&D CAMPUS

Designers propose 153,000 square foot space along Old Saw Mill River Road within existing site

An engineer and architect representing firm JMC came to the Greenburgh To...

Watch Greenburgh summer interns video about importance of solar

Greenburgh students promoting solar--watch the video

Watch Greenburgh student internship informational video on importance of solar -making our planet more sustainable:

Fantastic new business coming to E Hartsdale Ave--Mobility City

Serving the disabled and elderly -- a much needed new business that will help us improve our E Hartsdale Ave business district

Earlier this year, it was brought to my attention that there was interest in developing a laundromat at 228 E Hartsdale Avenue, which is the space of the former Peachwave Froyo shop. The laundromat use required an update to the Zoning Ordinance. After out...

COMPARISON CON ED VS. ESCO

Around the 5th of each month I post comparisons Con Ed rates vs. the ESCO rates. Once again Con Ed rates are lower. You can opt out if you would like. Con Ed rates can go up or down each month. The ESCO rates stay the same until October, 2024. In recent m...

Westchester Magazine names Greenburgh one of the best places to live...

Link to article below
Earlier this year FORTUNE Magazine named Greenburgh the 9th Best Family Friendly community in the nation. MONEY Magazine named Greenburgh the 8th Best Place in the Northeast

https://westchestermagazine.com/home-real-estate/best-places-live/

Westchester Magazine named Greenburgh one of the Best Places to live in their October, 2023 issue (link above). This followed earlier 2023  honors: FORTUNE Magazine named Greenburg...

Metro North starting to market vacant space at Hartsdale train station waiting area

sign our on line petition urging Metro North to open up waiting area at Hartsdale train station for commuters

Metro North is marketing space at Hartsdale train station (good news)

but...they still have locked commuters out of the waiting room (bad news)

sign our online petition urging Metro North to open the waiting room for commuters while the space is vacant. &am...

Chick-Fil-A to open at Midway Shopping Center, Central Ave & welcome to a new nail salon

We also welcome a new addition to Knollwood Road-- Nail Spa

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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 ...

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...