Friday, April 20, 2007

E HARTSDALE AVE --WAIVE PERMIT FEES, DEVELOP PLAN OF ACTION SO FLOODING WON'T OCCUR AGAIN

County Legislator Tom Abinanti, State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins assistant Yolanda Robinson - and I spent time meeting with most of the businesses that were temporarily closed down on E Hartsdale Ave, due to the flooding.
The stores are all closed because of flooding damage. We're going to provide them with assistance completing forms for grants/loans. In addition, I will be meeting with store owners daily, trying to help them cut through red tape. I am requesting the Town Board to waive all building fees for flood victims. I have asked the Commissioner of Public Works and Town Engineer to provide the Town Board with an analysis as to what caused the flooding and what actions could and should be taken in the near future to reduce the potential for future problems.
We are looking for volunteer attorneys, contractors, architects, engineers who can provide pro bono assistance to the merchants. Please contact me if you would like to help out. pfeiner@greenburghny.com

2 comments:

Rudolph Rinaldi said...

Paul I am an architect( not practicing ) and retired official in the NY City and State governments . I know the importance that these stores represent to Hartsdale ( where I now reside) . If any of these stores fail we will greatly suffer. If you can use my services to help in any way, please count me in. Rudy Rinaldi

Paul Feiner said...

THANKS. Can you email me your contact info. pfeiner@greenburghny.com PAUL FEINER