CLOTHING DRIVE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS AT TOWN HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO MORE THAN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE

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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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...

The Hartsdale Fire District is proud to announce our 51st Annual Babysitters Course to anyone twelve

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

2 meetings planned for pedestrian safety improvements on Dobbs Ferry Rd, E Hartsdale Ave

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 ...

Wanted: new members for Greenburgh Ethics Board- there are vacancies

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...

Murderer of former Dobbs Ferry resident/NYC police officer up for parole

Please write to NYS Parole Board

I will never forget the day that Paul Ruotolo (who later became an employee of the Greenburgh sanitation department) called me -telling me that his brother, a police officer, was murdered by a cop killer in the Bronx. And, I will never forget the day of O...

Con Ed vs ESCO rates comparison for month of August

Con Ed rates continue to be lower than the ESCO Greenburgh residents have been enrolled in. You can opt out by contacting Sustainable Westchester or by e mailing me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. Con Ed rates have been lower the entire year than the ESCO ra...

WVOX radio ends local programming -going out of business

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...

Affordable housing -participate in lottery will enable you to be considered

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...

photos from Greenburgh's diaper dash --a fantastic event held today!

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...

Another great movie night in a park this Friday night--Massaro park

Movie night this Friday at Massaro Park
Greenburgh Nature Center

The Fairview Empowerment Group knows how to organize great events. Earlier this summer they sponsored, along with the Parks Department, a fantastic movie night at Travis Park. On Friday, September 8th they are sponsoring another great movie night &nbs...

Construction of Hillside Ave sidewalk/gas work began today

work will take place thru the end of the year

Video link featuring Greenburgh farmers market--market is open till 2 PM today

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...

Greenburgh Appoints Its First Youth Poet Laureate

16 year old student from Edgemont HS is being appointed to the position

Greenburgh Appoints Its First Youth Poet Laureate

16 year old student from Edgemont HS is being appointed to the position

The Town of Greenburgh’s Arts and Culture Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of 16-year-old Asa Mille...

Mavis corporate HQ to move to former Dannon HQ on Hillside (across from Town Hall)

town had considered building for police, court house but cost was prohibitive

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...

Ardsley Rd repaving within 2 weeks...interested in a career in space?

A student intern discusses his experiences on 10/17 interviewing leaders in space policy

UP TO $50,000 in grants are available to homeowners who suffered flood damage

NY State has announced a grant for residents who suffered losses during floods. Homeowners can receive up to $50,000. I am trying to reach out to residents who I know experienced flooding. But, if I miss some - and if you or someone you know qualifies, pl...

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...

Great news! Golfzon ribbon cutting on Central Ave this Thursday

Golfzone will enable golfer's to play the sport year round-even when it is snowing!
Official opening is on Saturday

 Great news for those who love golf and for those who want to learn the sport.  It's also great news for golfers who want to play the sport year round--even when it is snowing! GolfZon Social is opening on Central Ave in Greenbu...

July Con Ed vs ESCO comparisons --Con Ed rates still are lower

Con Ed rates still are lower than the ESCO rates that many Greenburgh residents are signed up for. If you want to opt out you can. Con Ed rates can fluctuate. THe ESCO rates stay the same till October, 2024. PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Residential Electricity Supply Rate Comparison - July 2023

Westchester Power vs. Con Edison

Westchester Power Program Background

The Town of Greenburgh participates in a Community Energy Program kn...

State of Greenburgh's finances - a report from our auditors

Link below to Town Board discussion

What to do if you see a lanternfly?

Thank you Cornell Cooperative Extension for this great info!

Cornell Coop Extension has great info on their website about the lanternfly.. I have received a number of calls from residents expressing concern about the lanternfly. Hope this is helpful. A great site.

https://westchester.cce.cornell.edu/horticulture-env...

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 ...

SIGN UP TODAY………….. CSA IS A SNAP USING A EBT CARD

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...

Testimonial about our new Farmers Market on Manhattan Ave/Elm from Murray Bodin

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!!!

Venue Rentals

The Theodore D. Young Community Center facility is available for meetings, baby showers, workshops, family gatherings, birthday parties, and other events.

Youth Development

Here you can learn more about the programs we have for youth throughout the year.

Aquatics Unit

The Natatorium offers year round aquatic programs, activities, and services. The schedule is posted on the bulletin board at the Theodore D. Young Community Center (TDYCC) Natatorium entrance.

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Friends of Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters Present COLONIAL DAY

Featuring George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tents & Encampment, from Philadelphia’s Acclaimed Museum of the American Revolution

Come see what life was like during the 1781 Encampment of American and French troops in Gr...

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