Friday, April 30, 2010

WORK SESSION AGENDA.. NY TIMES SNAPSHOT..FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – May 04, 2010 – 9:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)

(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)

09:15 AM Capital Budget Meetings with Department Heads/Commissioners
 Department of Public Works
 Department of Parks & Recreation
 Police Department

11:00 AM Motion for Executive Session by ____________ for Waterwheel,
___________________ 2nd by _______________ Vote: ________




THE NEW YORK TIMES.COM ORCHESTRATES A MOMENT IN TIME:
A SINGLE MOMENT IN THE LIFE OF OUR PLANET

Thousands Of Shutters To Be Released Simultaneously for Photo Quilt

WHAT IS IT? The Lens Blog Division of The New York Times.com will capture one single moment in the life of the planet with pictures taken from around the world, resulting in a fascinating, diverse photo quilt of world issues and humanity.

WHO: This program is dependant upon thousands of professional and everyday photographers. Everyone with a digital camera, a cell phone with a camera, or even a recyclable one-time-use digital camera (available at places like CVS) is invited to participate – no matter where you are in the world. Thousands of shutter-bugs from across the globe have already committed to and shared their enthusiasm for the project at its Facebook page (A Moment In Time).

WHERE: The “where” is up to you. Assuming you will be here on the east coast of the United States, where would you typically be on a Sunday morning at 11 AM? Think about your photo in advance as you’ll be sending in only one -- the most important part of this project is the thought behind the picture.

General topics include Religion, Play, Nature and the Environment, Family, Work, Arts and Entertainment, Money and the Economy, Community and Social Issues. Note: If you do not plan on taking a photograph, remember to look sharp, as someone may photograph YOU.

WHEN: Sunday, May 2nd at 15:00 hours U.T.C. (the neither-English-nor-French abbreviation for Coordinated Universal Time, previously know as Greenwich Mean Time.) Much of the populated world is in daylight at this time -- the moment translates into 11:00 AM here in New York, lunch time in Rio de Janeiro, dinner time in Cape Town, dusk in Afghanistan and Monday morning in Australia.

HOW: After you have taken your photo, send it as soon as possible to submit.nytime.com/moment (the link will be activated then). You will have five days to upload the picture as some will not have immediate access to a computer or the Internet.

On the web form you’ll be asked to categorize your photo by location and subject (see topics above) as well as caption information (you can view submission form beforehand though obviously you won’t be able to use it yet. A small margin of error of within a few minutes is expected, but do your best to target 15:00 UTC exactly.

THEN WHAT: The photos will appear quickly on the Lens blog and on NYTimes.com. You will be able to arrange and view them by country and topic and rank other photos. Random viewing is also encouraged for an overall effect.


http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/ (scroll down to The Moment Nears)
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/about-3/
timeanddate.com (for that 15:00 UTC translates to around the world)
)
To submit photos and other details: submit.nytimes.com/moment



FUN EVENTS THIS WEEKEND FROM RIVERTOWNSGUIDE.COM


Friday April 30 @ 6am
Central Park Birding
Nature Center at Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining [link]
Meet at 6:00am at Teatown or 7:15am at 77th St. and Central Park West. The Central Park Ramble is one of the hot spots of the birding world. Come along for what will surely be a highlight of the spring. Be prepared to carpool from Teatown. Not suitable for young children.


Friday, April 30 from 10am - 5pm, Saturday, May 1 from 10am - 6pm & Sunday, May 2 from 10am - 5pm
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst [link]
Lyndhurst, Tarrytown
With Mother's Day just around the corner, SPRING CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST, a Festival of Contemporary Craft, Art, Music and Food, offers shoppers the chance to find unique gifts that show mom just how special she is. The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, for mom's luxiorious side; fashion and accessories for her glamourous side; furniture, and home decor pieces, as well as functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood and mixed media for the mom who keeps a beautiful home. Despite it's name, the fair offers more than just crafts. Visitors can also purchase specialty foods, participate in children's activities, and enjoy live music all throughout the weekend. The show is held rain or shine.


Friday, April 30, Saturday, May 1, & Sunday, May 2 (check the website for schedule [link])
Kick-off Weekend: Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers Spring Exhibition [link]
The New York Botanical Garden
Discover the Renowned Poet’s Life Among Gardens and Spring Flowers. - See "Her Garden": Tour her Victorian Homestead recreated in the Conservatory filled with tulips, lilacs, lilies and more. " Her Poetry": Stroll through garden paths and read some of Dickinson’s most famous works around the flowers that inspired them. " Her Life": An interactive perspective through photos, art and books in a gallery exhibition. Special Celebration Weekends. Enjoy poetry readings, live theater, gardening demonstrations, and more. Through June 13


Friday, April 30 @ 6:30pm
Make-a-Wish: Annual Gala 2010 [link]
DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown
Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year! As we celebrate 24 years of granting wishes in the Hudson Valley at this year’s gala, we are thrilled to honor Friends4Michael Foundation and Elisa & Kevin Peters.


Friday, April 30 from 6:45pm - 8:45pm
"The Cove"
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville
Don’t miss this acclaimed Oscar winning docuthriller, "The Cove", where Flipper meets the Bourne Identity. Winner of Best Documentary in 2009. Come to Sarah Lawrence College’s Heimbold Visual Arts Center, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville. Join Yonkers whale and dolphin advocate Taffy Williams for a wine and cheese Q&A and to learn how you can help protect our underwater world. 914-377-6067.


Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 @ 7:30pm
Willy Wonka
Irvington Town Hall [link]
Presented By Clocktower Players Jr. Teen Troupe. Carb-loaded, lighthearted, and utterly satisfying! Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy-maker and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. The memorable score features “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want It Now” by Academy® and Grammy® award-winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Director/Choreographer: DAVYD H. SUBER, JR. Musical Director: JULIUS PETTY


Thursday, April 29, Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 @ 7:30
"Swinging on a Star"
Iona Prep High School New Rochelle
In conjunction with The Prep Payers. General Admission - $12. Students $8. Seniors $8.


Friday, April 30 @ 8pm
Gretchen Witt [link]
Part of the River Spirit Music Series [link]
Hastings Station Cafe
Vocally, Gretchen has been compared to singers from Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Jewel, and Natalie Merchant Jewel. Spotlighted in the documentary Idolette, her music has played on various radio stations in the U.S., and she has appeared on World Café Live. A finalist at both the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Competition, she has performed at NYC venues such as the Knitting Factory, the Cutting Room, The Living Room, Makor, The Bitter End, Mo Pitkin’s, The Postcrypt Café, and around the country in all of the top folk music venues. Tickets are $10 (kids free!) For tickets and more information, go to [link].



Friday, April 30 @ 9pm
DJ Mike Allen from WFAS [link]
Pumpernickel Restaurant, Ardsley [link]
Playing New & Old






Saturday, May 1 beginning @ 8am
"Make the Scene a Clean Scene"
Andrus Children's Center, Broadway, Yonkers
Join us for a volunteer day of service, sprucing up our 110 acre campus. Painting, planting, weeding, raking, you name it! Community Service certificates will be available. BBQ and music at 1pm. Register with Judy Wood, 965-3700 x1318.


Saturday, May 1 from 9am - 4pm (rain or shine)
Garden Club of Dobbs Ferry
Plant Sale 2010 [link]
Dobbs Ferry Train Station Parking Lot
Presented by The Garden Club of Dobbs Ferry. Annuals, Perennials & Herbs, all locally grown.


Saturday, May 1 from 10am - 2pm
"Friends of Charlie" Spring Plant Sale
American Legion Post, Hastings
Beautiful hanging baskets for gifts, and herbs & flowers for your garden.


Saturday, May 1 from 10am - 3:30pm
“Ship to Shore Shad Bake”
Beczak,Yonkers
Celebrate the migration of the American Shad! Learn about Hudson River fish with educators at Beczak Environmental Education Center, then walk to the Yonkers Pier and board the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a two-hour sail including a stop at Alpine’s historic Kearney House Shad Bake. Saturday, May 1, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM, $55 adults, $40 Clearwater members, $20 kids 12 and under. Info at [link] . Reservations at email, (845) 265-8080 x 7107.



Saturday, May 1 from 10 - 6pm & Sunday, May 2 from 10 - 5pm
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst [link]
Lyndhurst, Tarrytown
With Mother's Day just around the corner, SPRING CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST, a Festival of Contemporary Craft, Art, Music and Food, offers shoppers the chance to find unique gifts that show mom just how special she is. The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, for mom's luxiorious side; fashion and accessories for her glamourous side; furniture, and home decor pieces, as well as functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood and mixed media for the mom who keeps a beautiful home. Despite it's name, the fair offers more than just crafts. Visitors can also purchase specialty foods, participate in children's activities, and enjoy live music all throughout the weekend. The show is held rain or shine.


Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2 check website for schedule [link]
Kick-off Weekend: Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers Spring Exhibition [link]
The New York Botanical Garden
Discover the Renowned Poet’s Life Among Gardens and Spring Flowers. - See "Her Garden": Tour her Victorian Homestead recreated in the Conservatory filled with tulips, lilacs, lilies and more. " Her Poetry": Stroll through garden paths and read some of Dickinson’s most famous works around the flowers that inspired them. " Her Life": An interactive perspective through photos, art and books in a gallery exhibition. Special Celebration Weekends. Enjoy poetry readings, live theater, gardening demonstrations, and more. Through June 13


Saturday, May 1 @ 2:30pm
Michelle Le Blanc Quintet
Warner Library, Tarrytown [link]
Performs "I Remember You" jazz concert with Michelle LeBlanc, vocalist, Tom Kohl, piano, Bill Crow bass, Ed Xiques on horns and Ron Vincent on drums. This free concert is funded by The Friends of the Warner Library. For more information, please contact the Library at 631-7734.


Saturday, May 1 @ 4pm
Bridal Fashion Show "I Do, I Do" [link]
Irvingotn Presbyterian Church, Knox Hall
The Irvington Historical Society Requests The Honor Of Your Presence At Their Bridal Fashion Show"I Do, I Do". Follow link above for details.


Saturday, May 1 from 5pm - 7pm
Dobbs Ferry Historical Society, Brew LaLa [link]
Dobbs Ferry Historical Society Mead House,
12 Elm Street
You are cordially invited to a fun-filled evening for an historical experience of one of Dobbs Ferry’s oldest industries: beer-making! Captain Lawrence will be on hand with samples of his latest beers and songstress Marilyn Haskell will teach us some new, and some historic, drinking songs. Make your reservations soon because tickets are limited.


Saturday, May 1 @ 6:30pm
Paper Jam 2010 :: Auction Benefit [link]
Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase
Don't miss this perennial favorite! The perfect opportunity to start or grow your collection of works on paper by notable artists mixed with great food and fabulous company. Tickets and info: 251-6115.


Saturday, May 1 from 7pm - 11pm
Hastings Education Foundation Fifth Annual Gala Party and Auction [link]
Alder Manor, Yonkers
Our Fifth Annual Gala Party and Auction will be held at Alder Manor.Spuyten Dyvil [link] will be performing at 9pm.Tickets are $65 in advance, $75 at the door. Payment can be mailed to HEF, PO Box 565, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706. Questions? Email: Hillari, Samantha or Deb.



Saturday, May 1 @ 7pm
Rising Waters
Beczak Environmental Education Center [link]
Part of the "RiverTalks" Saturday Evening Lecture Series. Katie Mosher-Smith, Coordinator of the NY/NJ Baykeeper Oyster Program, describes a time when NYC’s oysters supplied the world. Discover why they disappeared, why they are important and what Baykeeper is doing about it. Mark Lowrey of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shares the startling new results of the Sea Level Rise Task Force and its impact on Hudson River communities. “It’s even worse than we thought.”


Saturday, May 1 @ 7:30pm
Willy Wonka
Irvington Town Hall [link]
Presented By Clocktower Players Jr. Teen Troupe. Carb-loaded, lighthearted, and utterly satisfying! Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy-maker and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. The memorable score features “The Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want It Now” by Academy® and Grammy® award-winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Director/Choreographer: DAVYD H. SUBER, JR. Musical Director: JULIUS PETTY


Saturday, May 1 @ 7:30pm
Latin American Cultural Initiative IV
Costumbres y Tradiciones (Costumes and Traditions) de Guatemala [link]
Arts Exchange, ArtsWestchester, White Plains
Traditional Mayan cultural displays and folk dance by Hermanos y Amigos de Guatemala troupe with live marimba music by Marimba Flor de Selva, plus giant Mayan votive barriletes (kites) and artworks by painter Balam Soto and others. Tickets: $15 advance, $20 at the door. $5 discount for Students, Seniors and ArtsWestchester members.


Saturday, May 1 @ 7:30
"Swinging on a Star"
Iona Prep High School New Rochelle
In conjunction with The Prep Payers. General Admission - $12. Students $8. Seniors $8.


Saturday, May 1 @ 8pm
Le Vent du Nord:
Part of the Great Traditions Series [link]
The Emelin Theater
Since its founding in 2002, Le Vent du Nord has quickly become one of the most recognizable and esteemed bands of the Québec traditional music world. A direct predecessor of Cajun music, this lush genre blends fiddle, accordion and step dancing. Singing in their native French, the band's dynamic stage presence has delighted audiences across Canada, the US and Europe.


Saturday, May 1 @ 9:30
Johnny Fed & Da Bluez Boyz [link]
Pumpernickel Restaurant, Ardsley [link]
Blues, rock






Sunday, May 2 from 10am - 5pm
Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst [link]
Lyndhurst, Tarrytown
With Mother's Day just around the corner, SPRING CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST, a Festival of Contemporary Craft, Art, Music and Food, offers shoppers the chance to find unique gifts that show mom just how special she is. The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry, for mom's luxiorious side; fashion and accessories for her glamourous side; furniture, and home decor pieces, as well as functional and sculptural work in ceramics, glass, metal, painting, photography, wood and mixed media for the mom who keeps a beautiful home. Despite it's name, the fair offers more than just crafts. Visitors can also purchase specialty foods, participate in children's activities, and enjoy live music all throughout the weekend. The show is held rain or shine.


Sunday, May 2 check website for schedule [link]
Kick-off Weekend: Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers Spring Exhibition [link]
The New York Botanical Garden
Discover the Renowned Poet’s Life Among Gardens and Spring Flowers. - See "Her Garden": Tour her Victorian Homestead recreated in the Conservatory filled with tulips, lilacs, lilies and more. " Her Poetry": Stroll through garden paths and read some of Dickinson’s most famous works around the flowers that inspired them. " Her Life": An interactive perspective through photos, art and books in a gallery exhibition. Special Celebration Weekends. Enjoy poetry readings, live theater, gardening demonstrations, and more. Through June 13


Sunday, May 2 from 11am - 2pm
Barnyard Grand Opening
Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale [link]
Join us for the official opening of our new barnyard. Travis Brady, Curator of Living Collections, will introduce you to our expanded collection of barnyard animals, now residing in their spacious new digs. There will be some special activities planned that the whole family will be sure to enjoy. Members AND non-members are invited to attend. Members-free, Non-members-$6 per person.


Sunday, May 2 from 12pm – 5pm (rescheduled from last week)
ECAD Presents Family Fun Day
Waterfront Park, Dobbs Ferry
East Coast Assistance Dogs [link]. Donations $10/family, $5/person. Sponsors: Nutro, Quad Village Rotary Club, The Reader's Digest Associatin. Entertaiment: Kat & the 107.1 Peak Street Team, Knicks Groove Truck, NY Rangers Road Tour, Food, Music, Smooch a Pooch, Service Dog Demonstrations, Face Painting, Prizes, Jumping Castle, San Ken Ryu Karate Demonstrations, Oasis Day Spa Chair Massage, Farm on the Moo-ve, Silent Auction, more. Joey Pantoliano (actor from the Sopranos, Memento, The Matrix…) will be making an appearance.


Sunday, May 2 @ 1:00pm
"Falstaff" by Verdi
The “Best of” Film Series
at The Best Little Theater in Westchester
Irvington Town Hall Theater [link]
Presented By Irvington Town Hall Theater Commission. During May we are presenting the final two operas of Giuseppe Verdi, Otello and Falstaff, both based upon plays by Shakespeare. Verdi, after the completion of Aida, had retired from opera composition. His work was done. But he always loved Shakespeare. (Macbeth had brought him one of his early successes, and he worked throughout his life on the never completed opera, King Lear.) So when his publisher, hoping to woo him from retirement with one last opera, left the libretto for Otello with him, he was tempted. This opera and its successor, Falstaff, were both written to librettos of the poet Arrigo Boito, unarguably the greatest librettist of his day. Falstaff, Verdi’s final opera, is a lyric comedy, and the only comedy he ever composed, aside from an unsuccessful attempt early in his career. It follows the antics of Sir John Falstaff, a portly, old cad who, being short of drinking funds, decides to write love letters to two wealthy married women. Unfortunately for him, the two compare notes and decide to teach Falstaff a lesson.


Sunday, May 2 from 2pm - 5pm
Opening Reception
Mary Rankin and Dorothy Ehret Hines
Upstream Gallery, Dobbs Ferry [link]
Exhibit: April 29 to May 23.


Sunday, May 2 from 3pm – 5pm
A Tree Grows in Westchester
Presented by The Rivertown Play Group [link]
The Great Hunger Memorial Park
A Tree Grows In Westchester, where kids get to plant a tree they can grow with! Help us celebrate our Earth, and rebuild our communities after the recent devestating storms. We hope you and your family will take this unique opportunity to contribute to one of Westchester's beautiful parks! This is a great event for families with kids of all ages to enjoy! Cost is $10 per family.Great for families with young children 0-5. Small groups of families will be planting trees together. Located right past exit 17, going northbound on the Saw Mill River Parkway.


Sunday, May 2 @ 3pm
Screening: "Spellbound"
Hastings-on-Hudson Library
Tension, suspense, elation, complex characters and familial relationships, intense competition and hard work – no, it’s not the latest inspirational sports film or family melodrama. It’s “Spellbound,” Jeffrey Blitz’s film about the Scripps National Spelling Bee. This film will have you so involved in the characters that you will forget you’re watching a documentary. “Dessert and discussion to follow. Rated G.


Sunday, May 2,: Silent Auction from 5pm - 7pm; Concert @ 7pm; Reception @ 9pm
“Hope for Haiti”
Performing Arts Center, Purchase [link]
“Hope for Haiti” a Gala benefit concert and silent art auction by students from the Purchase College School of the Arts Conservatories will raise funds for Haitian relief and rebuilding efforts. Tickets $30, $10 for Purchase students. Call 914-251-6200 or online.



other WEBSITES,,,
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch. com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale

Thursday, April 29, 2010

WE SAVED THE BUS!

YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF. WE SAVED THE BUS! THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING OUT...WRITING LETTERS TO THE EDITORS..CALLING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE..CALLING LEGISLATORS...CIRCULATING PETITIONS...ATTENDING HEARINGS.


County Executive Rob Astorino and the Board of Legislators (including Board Chair Ken Jenkins and Legislator Tom Abinanti) deserve the thanks of hundreds of commuters who are grateful that the Westchester-NY express bus route will be saved. Although some off peak/weekend service will be cut and fares will be hiked - the decision to save the bus will enable many commuters who don't have cars and who live on Central Ave to continue to get to and from work. Many commuters who reside at Highpoint in Hartsdale and in Edgemont also use this route. The route also has a number of riders from Ardsley.
The decision to save the bus is important for another reason: it shows that our elected county officials are listening to the public. Hundreds of commuters attended meetings and public hearings---expressing the importance this bus route has on their lives. Our county lawmakers showed that they listen. They worked with commuters and came up with a sensible compromise proposal that saves the most important bus schedules and saves taxpayer dollars at the same time.

WHAT IS NEXT---COMMUTERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO HELP FIND PARK AND RIDE LOCATIONS TO INCREASE RIDERSHIP
Commuters who depend on this route will be asked to reach out to commercial property owners along Central Ave. We need legal park and ride spots on the Ave. In the past we have been unsuccessful in persuading land owners to designate parking spots on the ave for commuters to park their cars. If people who do not live on the avenue could park their cars legally at designated locations there would be a greater chance that this route could survive for many years to come--because ridership would increase. I will be contacting many commuters in the coming weeks and will ask them to help in the effort to promote ridership on this important route.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
ASTORINO PROPOSAL TO SAVE EXPRESS BUS SAVES MILLIONS OF TAX DOLLARS

Plan would reduce frequency of route this year and help reduce projected budget deficit

County Executive Robert P. Astorino today announced a compromise plan to save the county’s BxM4C express bus to Manhattan but still save county taxpayers about $1.1 million this year and $2.5 million annually beginning in 2011.

“Many of the express route riders have asked us to find some way to save this route,” said Astorino. “I am sympathetic to their concerns and have been searching for a way to do this. But the county faces a projected deficit of $166 million next year, so we cannot continue to operate this route with county tax dollars. My proposal strikes the balance between our taxpayers and our riders.”

Astorino’s plan provides the following:

· Beginning June 28, the frequency of the route will change. Peak service and limited non-peak service will continue on weekdays. Weekend service will be eliminated. The fare would increase in September to about $8.50, from $5.50; all discount fares would be ended.

· The Astorino administration and Liberty Lines Transit, the operators of the route, will study the feasibility of the line being “spun off” to Liberty Lines in 2011 and operated without any county subsidy. This would give Liberty the control over fares and schedules.

· There is no guarantee of the route’s survival past Dec. 31. Therefore, Astorino will continue his talks with the MTA and state and county officials about regional transportation issues that affect bus operations and funding.

“This plan adopts suggestions from the express route’s riders – some of whom said they would be willing to pay higher fares to keep the service – and suggestions from county legislators, while eliminating the $2.5 million taxpayer subsidy,” Astorino said. “Ultimately, much will depend on whether there are enough riders to keep the route viable.”

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

county comparison of salaries, contracts, overtime of all governments could save money

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, a former President of the Westchester-Putnam Town Supervisors Association is writing to County Executive Rob Astorino and to all the Mayors/Supervisors in Westchester suggesting that the county help local governments run more efficient and less expensive govenments by conducting an annual study comparing salaries, benefits, union contracts, use of overtime of every town, school & fire district in the county.
Feiner said that the lack of a county analysis & comparison makes it difficult for elected officials to know if they are providing the taxpayers with the maximum value for the tax dollar. It would be helpful if we had a comprehensive analysis/comparison of pay, summaries of all negotiated (or arbitration imposed) contracts and if every official could compare how much it costs to run their government with other governments of similar populations.
Feiner said that his suggestion would provide taxpayers valuable information that could help citizens determine if their governments are efficiently run. It would motivate elected officials to work harder to save taxpayer dollars since their costs would be compared annually with neighboring jurisdictions.
A COPY OF THE LETTER FEINER IS SENDING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, SUPERVISORS, MAYORS, BOARD OF LEGISLATORS FOLLOWS...

In recent months county officials have approached local governments asking how they can help us run a more efficient government. I have a suggestion:
The county should commence an annual county-wide study comparing:

*Salaries and benefits of Commissioners, managers in every municipality, fire district and school district in the county;

*Union contracts (PBA, Teamsters, CSEA) in each community –negotiated wages (freezes, increases)

*Use of overtime and number of employees each locality hires (population analysis). Municipal, school, fire district comparisons of equivalent services based on population.

This study should be prepared annually and will help local and county officials determine whether they are giving taxpayers good value for their dollar. I also believe that this could also help local governments evaluate whether they are negotiating good contracts –because we will have data from other localities.

The taxpayers will also benefit because they will have a better understanding of how their tax dollars are being spent.

The county should seek grants for this undertaking. If grants are not available the long term benefits could outweigh any costs. I am convinced that this suggestion will result in significant savings of taxpayer dollars.



Sincerely,





PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

FARMERS MARKET GETS MORE VENDORS, MORE FARMERS, PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

E Hartsdale Ave has had a farmers market on the avenue during the summer/fall months for over 17 years. We ran one of the first farmers markets in Westchester. Since we started the market many other localities in Westchester have started even more successful markets. The E Hartsdale Ave farmers market has been smaller and less festive than other markets. That's going to change---for the better.

The Greenburgh Town Board issued an RFP earlier this year to farmers market organizers. Community Markets, which runs the successful Croton on Hudson, Katonah-Lewisboro, Larchmont, Ossining, Pleasantville, Morningside Park and Park Slope farmers markets will oversee the management of our farmer's market this summer/fall. There will be no costs to the taxpayers.

There will be more farmers...more vendors...more food and choices. The market begins Saturday, June 19th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM on E Hartsdale Ave.

We are trying to open up a 2nd farmer's market in Greenburgh.

TOWN CLERK JUDITH BEVILLE IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS WHO ARE WILLING TO DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO OUR SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES --AT THE FARMER'S MARKET. E MAIL TOWNCLERK@GREENBURGHNY.COM if you wuld like to perform.

PAUL FEINER

Friday, April 23, 2010

NEW RESIDENTS RECEPTION WED..WORK SESSION TUESDAY...FUN WEEKEND EVENTS

NEW RESIDENTS AND VOLUNTEER RECEPTION THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 FROM 6 PM TO 7:30 PM AT THE GREENBURGH LIBRARY. MANY LOCAL RESTAURANTS ARE DONATING DELICIOUS FOOD FOR THIS EVENT. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS WILL BE AT THE RECEPTION. This is an opportunity to meet your elected and appointed officials, learn about the town and our programs, express your views on important issues. The Lois Bronz Children’s Center, Greenburgh Nature Center, energy conservation office and other interesting town organizations will set up tables.
PAUL FEINER

Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – April 27, 2010 – 9:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)

(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)

09:15 AM Agenda Review
09:30 AM Community Markets
09:45 AM Increased Permitting & Associated Fees
10:00 AM Capital Budget Procedures
10:30 AM Motion for Executive Session by ____________ for _____________
___________________ 2nd by _______________ Vote: ________

(If returning to the Work Session, Motion to come out of Executive Session by
_______________2nd by________________ Vote___________________________

This Weekend—www.rivertownsguide.com
- Supertonic Songwriters Circle - SSC II
- Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Tango Evening
- Lord Judah and the Hip Hop Generation
- Billy Watson & Raising Kane
- Run for the Wild
- Plant-a-Flower Day, Ardsley
- Lego Fun
- Earth Day at Beczak Center
- Antiques Appraisal Event
- Meet Jeff Corwin at the Bronx Zoo
- Astronomy Weekend
- The RiverArts 17th Annual Studio Tour
- "Il Trittico" by Puccini
- The Second Annual Sister Jane Sausage Fest: A Benefit for The Abangoh Children's Project
- Yonkers Model Railroad Club: Spring Open House
- How to Grow the Best Tomato
- Spring Ephemerals Walk
- I Do, I Do, I do Believe in Fairies
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Sunset Reading Series: Thomas Lux
- Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns: Annual Auction and Dinner Dance
- Uncle Monk: featuring Tommy Ramone and Claudia Tienan also appearing Spuyten Duyvil
- "Still Bill" Screening
- NewUrbanJazz V: Guy Davis
- Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli
- Saints
- Teatown Hike
- Story Sundays
- ECAD Presents Family Fun Day
- A Capella Extavaganza: A Benefit for Gilda's Club Westchester
- Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct: Annual Meeting
- A Tree Grows in Westchester presented by Rivertown Play Group
- Matt Turk
- Johnny Feds Last Sunday of the Month Jams


Special Notice for Saturday Afternoon
Saturday, April 24 from 12pm - 3pm
The Second Annual Sister Jane Sausage Fest: A Benefit for The Abangoh Children's Project http://www.abangoh.org/ at Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry
High on a hill in a small village in Cameroon, Sister Jane Mankaa founded The Good Shepherd Home. Built entirely from Sister Jane's own extraordinary imagination, the 43 (and counting) orphaned children live together as one family. The Abangoh Children's Project is dedicated to helping Sister Jane raise funds to clothe, feed and educate the children living with her. The Abangoh Children's Project is a 501c3 non profit - so all donations and the admission to the event is tax deductible.

This Weekend:
RiverArts 17th Annual Studio Tour
Saturday, April 24 from 11am - 6pm & Sunday, April 25 from noon - 5 pm
Free, self-guided tour of private studios featuring the work of renowned and emerging artists in Hastings, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Irvington. Details at http://www.riverarts.org or call 476.2321

a new basketball court, located at lower Reynolds field. Tickets are $25/adults & $10/students. For ticket sales & information please call Heidi at 914-591-5757 x102.

Festivals, Fairs, & Markets: Spring Community Events . . . . .
- Wednesday, May 5: Opening Day Irvington Farmers Market (Main Street School Parking Lot)
- Friday, May 7: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Dancing in the Streets” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
Saturday, May 8: Outdoor Hastings Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, May 16: Popcorn & Puppet Festival, Hastings
- Friday, May 21: Tarrytown Third Friday: Third Annual Birdhouse Building Competition & more
- Friday, June 4: Opening Day Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market (Cedar Street)
- Saturday, June 5: Opening Day Hastings Summer Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, June 6: Tarrytown’s 23rd Annual Main Street Fair
- Friday, June 18: Tarrytown Third Friday
- Friday, June 11: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Town Square” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)

Great NEW Resource for Moms
WestchesterMommy.com is a parents’ resource website rich with information not only on Westchester places to visit and activities appropriate for children from birth to 5 years old, but also puts the spotlight on classes, events, organizations, and more through video vignettes where parents get an up close look at what’s available to them in Westchester County. Parents also have the capability to post questions and thoughts on message boards to other parents either for tips, and recommendations. http://www.westchestermommy.com/

“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Sunday, May 2 @ 1pm -- “Falstaff” by Verdi
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 8pm – “Fish Tank”
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information

Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2010
through April 29. Westchester Jewish Film Festival 2010 [link] | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville This year's festival is the largest we've ever assembled, once again ranging the world over. And it's enhanced by a spotlight on the world of Jewish comedy. All events in the festival are $6 (members), $11 (nonmembers) except where noted. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for details and film schedule.

Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter that provides parents in lower Westchester with the scoop on what's happening for kids and families in the Rivertowns. With articles, craft ideas, recipes, event listings and more, Rivertowns Macaroni Kid delivers everything a mom or dad needs to entertain, stimulate and exhaust their kids. http://westchester-rivertowns.macaronikid.com/
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch. com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

PSC TO INVESTIGATE HOW CON ED DETERMINES PRIORITY OF RESTORATION RE: POWER OUTAGES

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner received a letter from Garry Brown, Chair of the NYS Public Service Commission in response to a letter the Supervisor wrote relating to the recent storm.

The Chairman indicated that the PS is “performing their own assessment of utility performance. Department staff is in the process of investigating the company’s overall restoration efforts” including the issues that were raised by Supervisor Feiner. Specifically, the question “regarding the priority order in which customers are restored and how crews are resourced to each service area during the restoration effort will be part of our (PSC) investigation.” Mr. Brown indicated that we should be “assured that we have given this matter a high priority.” The department will apprise of the outcome of our investigation when it is complete.”

Feiner had objected to the fact that during the storm Con Ed restored power to Westchester customers last –Staten Island, Manhattan, Bronx were restored first. Feiner also asked the PSC to investigate why some areas of Westchester were restored before others. Is there any reason for this?

Feiner had asked if customers are entitled to refunds. The PSC responded by saying that “Con Ed’s tariffs do not call for food reimbursement to customers related to outages caused by major storms.

A copy of the letter is on file with Supervisor Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, White Plains, NY 10607. If you would like a copy please advise.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

AAA BOND RATING FROM BOTH STANDARD & POORS AND FROM MOODY'S--A FIRST IN TOWN HISTORY

A FIRST FOR GREENBURGH: TOWN NOW HAS HIGHEST BOND RATINGS FROM BOTH MOODY’S AND STANDARD & POORS
For the first time in town history the town has received the highest bond ratings from the top two agencies: Moody’s and Standard & Poors. We just received good news:
Moodys has recalibrated The Town’s credit rating to Aaa. This is the highest credit rating issued by Moody’s. Moody’s is using a more uniform set of credit criteria for public (governments) and private (corporate) debt issues in establishing their credit ratings. In doing so, the Town’s credit rating has been “recalibrated” to Aaa. The Town now has a triple A rating from both Moodys and Standard & Poors. Both Moody’s & Standard & Poors have upgraded the towns bond ratings in recent years. Very few communities in the nation (probably less than 3%) have earned this distinction. Special thanks to Bart Talamani, Town Comptroller, Town Board members Sonja Brown, Diana Juettner, Kevin Morgan, Francis Sheehan, all our department heads, town Clerk Judith Beville, Receiver of Taxes David Dwinell for their efforts. Having the highest bond rating possible enables the town to save money by borrowing at reduced rates.

SHOULD PARKING AUTHORITY MEMBERS BE ELECTED?
The Town Board met with the attorneys for the Hartsdale Parking district about the proposed resolution calling for a change in the state law to eliminate property ownership requirements for members of the Hartsdale Parking district. This law reminds me of the pre-civil rights laws because they were designed to exclude some from participating in government. The lawyers asked that the Town Board postpone our vote until after the Parking district had a chance to meet. They are meeting tonight. One suggestion that I like: changing the law so that parking commissioners would be elected rather than appointed. This is done elsewhere. A resolution will be on next Wednesday’s Town Board agenda (April 28).
PAUL FEINER

Sunday, April 18, 2010

FRIENDS OF OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT MEETING..FRIENDS OF LIBRARY MEETING..HONORING BAG PEOPLE...DRUG DISCOUNT CARD SAVES 40%

The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will hold their Annual Meeting, Sunday, April 25 at the Irvington Library, foot of Main street, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Captain Scott Craven will speak on "How the Aqueduct changed the course of the Croton River and History "

HONORING THE BAG PEOPLE-- PEOPLE WHO WALK THE TRAIL TO PICK UP LITTER
Myla Kato Duvally will enbtertain on the piano. The Friends will honor the valued members who are " bag People'. They walk the trail with a bag to pick up litter. Sam and Sumi Koide, Dan and Gisela Berkson, Bruce Richards and Michael Ambrozek encourage others to be " bag people" I will also be honoring the bag people at an upcoming Town Board meeting.


2010 ANNUAL MEETING and INSTALLATION of OFFICERS OF THE FRIENDS OF THE GREENBURGH LIBRARY Tuesday, April 27th at 7:15 pm (small library conference room)
Want to help the library? Join the Friends of the Library. They do a great job expanding awareness of the opportunities and cultural advantages made available by the library. They focus attention on the needs of the library. They sponsor an annual book sale (Oct 2). If you want to get involved please attend this meeting. Mel Lipetz (poplipetz@aol.com) is the president.


FREE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARDS SAVE ONE TAXPAYER 40%


Over a month ago I announced that I was distributing free prescription drug discount cards to residents. I have left cards at the tax office, on my secretary's desk at Town Hall. And, have been handing out the cards to residents who want to save money. These cards are very helpful to the underinsured and uninsured. I have asked for feedback from those who use the cards. I just received the following from a resident who saved 40%. If you would like a card, please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com
,

From: Herb [herb@ven.net]---------DELETED ADDRESS FOR PRIVACY REASONS
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 2:34 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Prescription card


Dear Mr. Feiner:

You asked for feedback on the prescription card you sent me. I just filled a prescription at CVS for eyedrops...normally $51.00. I paid $31.00...a 40% saving. The card works for me !! Many thanks.

Would it be possible to get two more cards for other people at my house?

Herb

PAUL FEINER

Friday, April 16, 2010

work session agenda..free weatherization...fun events

Free weatherization for one home offer…work session agenda…lots of fun things to do this weekend…PSC decision re: Con Ed tree cutting policies (they are seeking input as they evaluate Con Ed’s procedures…
PAUL FEINER

The Building Performance Contractors Assn has offered to weatherize a home in Greenburgh this summer for free. Weatherization will help the homeowner be more comfortable, save on energy costs, and help the environment. If you or someone you know would like this free work done, please contact Paul Feiner or Greenburgh’s Energy Conservation Coordinator Allegra Dengler at 993-1649.

The work would include an energy audit, then airsealing, insulation and boiler tune-up, and possibly some other donated products or services. To be eligible, the house should be in need of energy improvements. They are seeking a homeowner that needs the help, such as a senior citizen struggling with bills and a cold house, or a family with a spouse serving in Iraq struggling to make ends meet. The work project would be publicized to interest others in the benefits of weatherization. Please e mail adengler@greenburghny.com



Allegra Dengler
Energy Conservation Coordinator
Town of Greenburgh
993-1649


Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – April 20, 2010 – 9:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)

(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)

09:15 AM Special Meeting
09:30 AM Greenburgh Nature Center Board
10:15 AM Home Demolition
10:45 AM Purchasing – Draft Inventory Policy
11:00 AM Capital Budget
11:15 AM Motion for Executive session


This Weekend www.rivertownsguide.com FUN EVENTS!!!
- The Guilded Cage Flower Show
- Rivertown Playgroup Hike: Pocantico River Trail
- Tarrytown Third Friday
- “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
- Second City Comedy - 50th Anniversary Tour
- Stretch 'n' Stroll
- Friends of the Warner Library Book Sale
- Sheep-to-Shawl
- Spring Gardening Workshop
- Fish Tales:“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
- Earth Day 40: Growing Our Village Green
- The Dirty Sock Funtime Band
- The 7th Annual YOHO Artists Open Studio Tour 2010
- "Food, Inc."
- Women Speaking Through Us: Performing Women's Writings
- "Against the Current"
- UrbanH20's Monthly Music Series: Zoe Mulford with Monty Delaney
- A Royal Evening V
- A Night of “Raices Peruanas” (Peruvian Roots) Music and Dance Performance
- Doctor Johnson
- Go the Distance
- Earth Day: Westchester 2010
- The Sleepy Hollow Downtown Revitalization Corporation will be Celebrating Earth Day
- Earth Day Celebration
- Matt Turk
- "Community to Community": A Benefit Concert for Haiti by Friends and Alumni of Community Nursery School
- Antonia Arts presents "Cats"

Some Weekend Highlights -
Try Something Different -
Saturday, April 17 from 9am - 11am || Stretch 'n' Stroll | Andrus Children's Center, Yonkers http://www.andruschildren.org/
“In a joint effort with our campus Health Center, we invite you to ‘shake off’ the winter and enjoy a healthy morning outdoors and a chance to tour the beautiful 110-acre Dyckman Family Farm, now the Andrus Children’s Center. The morning includes a non-competitive stroll (or run if you would like) along campus paths, optional quiet contemplation at our new Labyrinth, stretching exercises on our 20-station fitness trail, and a final stretch in a yoga session for kids or adults. Friends will have the chance to come behind our walls and explore our campus which some of the children we serve call “home” and learn about Andrus. This relaxed morning is perfect for all ages.”

Irvington Celebrates Earth Day
Saturday, April 17 from 11am - 6pm (with a closing ceremony planned from 5-6pm)
Earth Day 40: Growing Our Village Green | Village of Irvington, Main Street and the Waterfront. Go to http://www.irvingtonny.gov/index.aspx?NID=202 for details.

"Community to Community": A Benefit Concert for Haiti
Sunday, April 18 @ 3pm | Organized by Friends and Alumni of Community Nursery School, Dobbs Ferry | Donation at the door. A family friendly event, but not just for kids.
“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Saturday, April 24 @ 11:30am -- “Il Trittico” by Puccini
-- Sunday, May 2 @ 1pm -- “Falstaff” by Verdi
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 8pm – “Fish Tank”
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information
Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter that provides parents in lower Westchester with the scoop on what's happening for kids and families in the Rivertowns. With articles, craft ideas, recipes, event listings and more, Rivertowns Macaroni Kid delivers everything a mom or dad needs to entertain, stimulate and exhaust their kids. http://westchester-rivertowns.macaronikid.com/
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale

NYS PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION RELEASE ON TREE CUTTING

STATE OF NEW YORK
Public Service Commission
Garry A. Brown, Chairman
Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223
Further Details: James Denn
james_denn@dps.state.ny.us | 518.474.7080
http://www.dps.state.ny.us 10035/10-E-0155
TRANSMISSION LINE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES REVIEWED
— Public Comments Sought on Utility Vegetation Management —
Albany, NY—04/15/10—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today
commenced a proceeding to consider electric utility transmission right-of-way (ROW)
management practices. As a result of its decision, the Commission will seek comments on the
implementation of utility ROW management practices and the contribution of ROW
management to the safety and reliability of the state’s electric transmission system. In addition,
comments will be sought on the balancing needed to be achieved by these utility practices of the
concerns of ratepayers, neighboring property owners, the public, and other interested parties.
“Maintaining the highest degree of electric system reliability for the benefit of New York’s
customers is among the most important of our responsibilities,” said Commission Chairman
Garry Brown. “Reliability of the electric system depends upon the safe and effective
transmission of electric power from the source of its generation. Effective right-of-way
management is an essential component of system reliability. However, we must ensure this is
being done in the best possible manner.”
The Commission’s policy regarding ROW management established requirements for utilities’
ROW maintenance programs and ensured adequate record keeping and reporting by the utilities.
In addition, the federal Energy Policy Act imposes additional mandatory and enforceable
reliability standards for utility ROW maintenance.
In recent months, members of the public and elected officials have expressed concern with
respect to the ROW vegetation management practices used by utilities to implement the abovedescribed
regulatory scheme along their transmission rights-of-way. These concerns have
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largely focused on the trimming and removal of trees and other vegetation by utilities in their
transmission rights-of-way. Those objecting to the utilities’ practices cite the unwanted aesthetic
impacts associated with the utilities’ ROW work, as well as noise, erosion and decreased
property value as potential results. Expressions of concern have taken many forms including
individual complaints to this department, letters from public officials, municipal resolutions and
proposed state legislation.
In view of the widespread importance of transmission ROW management and the concerns that
have been expressed regarding vegetation management, comments will be sought from the
public and elected representatives, municipal resolutions and proposed legislation, to determine
whether changes to our ROW management policy are needed to ensure that the transmission
system in our state will continue to be operated in a safe, effective and environmentally
compatible manner.
In addition to the submission of comments, public hearings at which persons who would rather
comment orally may do so, are being considered. After consideration of the materials developed
as comments or reply comments or through the public statement hearings, Staff will report back
to the Commission summarizing and evaluating the information provided and making
recommendations, if further Commission action is needed.
Interested parties are invited to file their comments electronically by June 16, 2010, and these
comments will be made available to all interested persons through the Department’s website at
http://www.dps.state.ny.us/New_Search.html. Any party wishing to respond or reply to a
comment made by another party may do so through reply comments which are to be filed
electronically by July 6, 2010. Electronic filing for comments and reply comments may be
completed by e-mailing the filing, under the above case number to secretary@dps.state.ny.us.
The Commission’s decision today, when issued, may be obtained by going to the Commission
Documents section of the Commission’s Web site at www.dps.state.ny.us and entering Case
Number 10-E-0155 in the input box labeled “Search for Case/Matter Number.” Many libraries
offer free Internet access. Commission orders may also be obtained from the Commission’s Files
Office, 14th floor, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223 (518-474-2500).
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Thursday, April 15, 2010

celebrate earth day saturday

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday from 11 to 6 PM (rain or shine). The event will take place along Main Street, waterfront, old Croton Aqueduct and at the Library. Enjoy the green vendor fair and farmers market, eco-friendly demos and talks, tips on gardens, yards, homes and garbage. There will be a movie, scavenger hunt, children’s craft and nature activities, bird watching and guided tours. You will be able to rent a bike, view alternative fuel vehicles. There will be music, food, sidewalk sales and a tree planting ceremony. This is going to be an amazing event----you won’t forget. Hope to see you Saturday in Irvington.
PAUL FEINER

Earth Day 40

Find out who is participating already and check back often to stay up-to-date on the planning progress!

Click here for the Activity Guide , the Map of Scheduled Activities and the Schedule of Educational Talks at the Main Street School!

Visit our Event Information tables at the Main Street School and at the Library to plan your day and make use of the free shuttle bus to get around town with ease. The bus will stop at the Monument outside Main Street School parking lot; the Recreation Center; Bridge Street Properties middle parking lot and at the Library.



Earth Day 40 - Growing Our Village Green
This high-energy, all-day community event on April 17th brings green activities for young and old to Main Street, the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Waterfront. The Earth Day 40 Planning Committee is working hand-in-hand with the Irvington School District, the departments of Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Police, Irvington Public Library, Irvington Historical Society, Irvington Trails, Bridge Street Properties, Chamber of Commerce, the local arts & crafts community, Scouts, Greenburgh Nature Center, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, Grassroots, Teatown Reservation, and many other Irvington and greater Westchester organizations to create eco-friendly, informative, hands-on educational and recreational programs and entertainment.

Please e-mail earthday40@irvingtonny.gov if you have ideas or are interested in volunteering.


Links:
Irvington Earth Day 40 in the press
Earth Day 40 Event Overview
How You Can Help by making a Tax Deductible contribution
Fundraising Event - March 7
Earth Day 40 Press Release

Our Sponsors

This community event is being made possible with the generous contributions by the following businesses and individuals:

Eileen Fisher

Bridge Street Properties

Robison Oil

Sunnyside Federal S&L Association of Irvington
Mima Vinoteca
Day Boat Cafe
Maddaline Kostyra - Bank of America Home Loans
Con Edison
Westover Landscape Design
Sunnyside Flower Shop
SoHo East
Geordane's
Big Girl Bakery
Red Hat

Irvington Re-Leaf

Con Edison will be donating 3 trees to be planted as part of the culminating ceremony on Earth Day 40:Growing Our Village Green. This tree planting ceremony is the kick-off for the long term Re-Leaf Irvington initiative, organized by the Irvington Tree Commission. Local elected officials have been invited to participate in the Earth Day 40 event, and especially to attend the tree planting ceremony.

Con Edison also agreed to provide several hundred seedlings, with directions for planting and care, to Irvington children who visit Main Street on Earth Day 40. The current plans call for a Con Edison Senior Arborist to meet with children at the IK Benjamin Recreation Center, handing out the tree seedlings and explaining the importance of and care of trees. Also at the Rec Center that day, the Greenburgh Nature Center will have local animals and discussions of protecting the animals' natural habitat, and a child centered band will be playing, focused on environmentally friendly behavior.


Learn More About the Re-Leaf Initiative

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Position: Executive Director

Employer: Greenburgh Nature Center

Location: Scarsdale, NY

Type: Full-Time


Employer Information

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, pond, gardens, and outdoor animal exhibits, including a birds of prey aviary and barnyard. Our indoor exhibits, housed in an historic “Manor House” education center, include a live animal museum, exhibit areas focusing on nature and the environment, a greenhouse, and a gift shop. Since its inception in 1975, the Center has been dedicated to providing environmental education programs and cultural events for school groups and residents of Westchester County and beyond. The Center’s mission is to educate and to promote conservation, research, and appreciation of nature and the environment while preserving the natural and historic character of our property. In 2009, the Center conducted over 1,300 educational programs for schools and groups, presented over 50 weekend programs and events for the general public, was a leading organizer and facilitator of community environmental forums, and welcomed over 70,000 visitors. The Center’s annual operating budget is approximately $1 million.

Job Description
The Greenburgh Nature Center is seeking a dynamic, proactive, collaborative Executive Director who will contribute to its growth and success. The Executive Director will provide administrative leadership and management for the Center’s approximately 14 staff. The Executive Director will initiate and oversee a fundraising development program to support a planned capital improvement initiative that will occur in stages over the next two year. The Executive Director position reports directly to the Board of Directors through the Board President.

Key responsibilities include fundraising and membership development including the solicitation of grant money and corporate sponsorships, capital improvement management, strategic planning, budgeting and financial management, interfacing with state and local government, marketing, communications, management of approximately 14 staff and community engagement.

Requirements
Candidates must have a passion for nature, a demonstrated ability in fundraising and membership development, leadership and financial management skills, ability to manage and motivate staff, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills along with strong marketing/public relations skills.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in natural sciences, animal behavior, environmental education, or land conservation/management as well as a strong understanding of the major issues confronting the environment today including ecosystem interaction and sustainability.

Success in this position requires an articulate, flexible, energetic, enthusiastic ambassador capable of managing the organization effectively; developing our fundraising capacity and expanding our audience.

Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the Board Search Committee at: gncboardsearch@gmail.com. Please e mail a copy of your bio to townboard@greenburghny.com. Although the selection will be made by the Nature Center Board –members of the Town Board fund some of the nature center operations and also are responsible for the maintenance of the property.
PAUL FEINER

Sunday, April 11, 2010

HELP EDGEMONT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS DAUGHTER GET KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

EDGEMONT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS DAUGHTER NEEDS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT…LET’S HELP HEATHER HAVE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE!

One of the reasons why Greenburgh is such a nice place to live is because residents of our community care about helping their neighbors. I thought that the following e mail from an Edgemont School crossing guard was very touching. I am sure that many members of our community would like to help out.

Please spread the word so that Heather can lead a healthy & happy life.

PAUL FEINER



Dear Mr. Feiner,



My name is Nicholas Tufo. I am employed by the Town of Greenburgh since October 2009 as a school crossing guard for the Edgemont Schools. In particular for the Seely Place School Post #62 at Old Army Road & Henry St.



The reason I am writing is because my 25 year old daughter Heather is currently on dialysis three days a week and is on the National Donor List from Westchester Medical Center and is awaiting a kidney transplant.







My family and I would appreciate it very much if you would spread the word about Heather because we feel the more people that know the better chance she has of getting a kidney sooner rather than later in the hopes that someone will come forward as a potential donor.



We are not asking for any money. Heather's health insurance covers all her medical costs as well as all medical costs for potential donors.



My daughter has set-up a website: http://kidney4heather.webs.com/home.html



Thank you in advance for any assistance.





Sincerely,





Nicholas Tufo



Hello,

Saturday, April 10, 2010

LIBRARY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER THIS MONDAY EVENING

The Greenburgh Library Foundation is sponsoring a fantastic fundraiser –a literary feast this Monday, April 12 from 6-9 PM. You will have an opportunity to meet local authors while sampling foods prepared by chefs from local restaurants. Among the authors who are expected to attend:
BENJAMIN CHEEVER (The Good Nanny)
HERBERT HADAD (Finding Immortality: The Making of One American Family)
BENTE HANSEN (The New World of Self Healing, Messages from Beyond)
Mailyn Johnson (The Book Is Overdue! The Dead Beat)
Toni Lydecker (Serves One: Simple Meals to Savor When You’re on Your Own)
Simon Schama (Rembrandt’s Eyes)
Joseph Wallace (Diamond Ruby)

You will be able to sample delicious foods prepared by 42 at the RITZ CARLTON…Anna Artuso Pastry Shop…BLT Steak…Captain Lawrence Bewing Co…Dragonfly Caffe…Gervasi’s…The Great American BBQ Co.. Milonga Wine and Tapas…Morton’s, The Steakhouse…Mughal Palace…Pickwick & Pindle, LTD…Rioja…River City Grille…Ruth’s Chris Steak House.. The cost: $99. For info go to www.GreenburghLibraryFoundation.org

Support our Greenburgh Library by attending a world class fundraiser for a terrific cause.
PAUL FEINER

Friday, April 09, 2010

GREENBURGH TO BE FEATURED, AT US STATE DEPTS, REQUEST, ON BRAZIL TV..WORK SESSION AGENDA..LIBRARY FUNDRAISER..FUN EVENTS

The United States Department of State Office of Broadcast Support has invited some journalists from Brazil to visit Greenburgh on Tuesday. The film crew from TV Amazonica and Amazon Sat will be featuring some stories on successful green experiences in the United States—including Greenburgh. The interviews will be broadcast throughout Brazil. The following is an e mail I received from the US State Department about the project…
PAUL FEINER

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Broadcast Support (OBS) invites serious, credible journalists to come to the U.S. to produce TV news reports and documentaries on subjects and themes of need or interest in their country. To that end, the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia and the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. are sponsoring this project, through a grant to TV Amazonica and Amazon Sat.
These timely reports will be taped in the United States to highlight "Successful 'Green' Experiences in the U.S." that can serve as examples to the Amazon region. To that end, the series will examine efforts being made by the U.S. Federal government, State and Municipal governments, businesses, and private citizens to increase energy efficiency, and combat climate change, as well as preserve "green" spaces and natural resources.

The focus of these authoritative news stories will be: initiatives linked to clean energy; protection of the environment and fragile natural resources; the clean up and restoration of rivers and wetlands; investments in sustainable agriculture and energy grids; advances in clean renewable energy sources including solar, wind and geo-thermal; efforts to upgrade traditional energy technology including clean coal and nuclear; and government and private sector incentives to promote energy efficient and ecologically sound practices in large and small communities (i.e. energy audits and weatherization of homes, schools and other public buildings; use of energy-efficient cars, home appliances and heating equipment, low-tech conservation practices including car pooling, use of public transportation and more.)

This will be part of a larger piece that will depict the contrasting green experiences of a small vs. a large U.S. city. In this case, the focus will be Greenburgh, NY vs. New York City. With your help, we would like to tell Greenburgh's story, how it came to pass that the town decided to make a difference by promoting energy conservation and ecologically sound practices among its residents. We want to show how Greenburgh has even hired an energy coordinator to help bring about these positive changes and just how hard the city is working to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment by convincing parents to shut off car engines while waiting to retrieve their children after school, homeowners to retrofit their houses and upgrade their appliances for energy efficiency, and local businesses to adopt greener practices.

An affiliate of Brazil's renowned TV Globo Network, TV Amazonica is headquartered in Manaus, Brazil, capital of the State of Amazonas with bureaus in all five Brazilian States located within the Amazon region -- a region that covers almost 60 percent of the country. Emphasizing politics and the environment, TV Amazonica boasts a 90% viewership in the states where broadcast. Its sister network, Amazon Sat is a thematic cable and satellite channel devoted to Amazon issues that can be seen nationwide throughout Brazil. It is also anticipated that these very important news stories will be broadcast nationwide on Brazil's acclaimed TV Globo Network.



Books & Cooks” Fundraising Event
Monday, April 12 from 6pm - 9pm | The Greenburgh Public Library Foundation Benefit
The Library announces the launch of its annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Greenburgh Public Library. The inaugural fundraiser has been designated Books and Cooks and is billed as a “Literary Feast” where “fine cuisine and literature come together”. The Books and Cooks event will bring together many local restaurants and their chefs with several of Westchester County’s most notable authors. Attendees will be treated to a tour of the newly opened Greenburgh Public Library as they sample a variety of food and meet local authors.

HAITI FUNDRAISER
I recently played at Greenburgh Town Hall for the "Day of Music" for Haitian Relief. Thank you for the DVD and certificate. I just wanted to let you know what some local 11 & 12 year old Hastings kids have been up to (my daughter included). They recorded their version of "We are the World" and also made a music video. They are trying to raise money for UNICEF for children in need. Below are the links to the video and their UNICEF fundraising page. They will be performing live:

1) As part of "Friday Night Live" at the James Harmon Community Center in Hastings, tonight (4/9/10) at 8:00 pm;
2) At the Hastings Cares Fundraiser for Haiti, also at the JHCommunity Center on Saturday night (4/10/10) at 7:00 pm;
3) And live on WHUD on Friday, May 7th at 8:00 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKU-RC1AWsM


We encourage you to visit the kids' fundraising page after you watch the video. You can find that by clicking on this link:

http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/TR/Events/PersFundraisingWrapper?pxfid=16690&fr_id=1090&pg=fund

Sachi Patitucci
sachip@optonline.net



Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – April 13, 2010 – 9:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)

(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)

09:15 AM Agenda Review
09:30 AM Executive Session – Legal
09:50 AM Con Edison – Clear Cutting / Proposed Waiver of Building Permit Fees
10:00 AM Riley Pond
10:15 AM Discussion – Time and Place of 4/28 Board Meeting
10:30 AM Adjourn Meeting

Hastings Friday Night LIVE: Art Walk FROM RIVERTOWNSGUIDE.COM
Friday, April 9 from 5pm – 9pm. Hastings Friday Night LIVE: Art Walk and Common Ground Downtown featuring Electric Junkyard Gamelan. Living up to its reputation as a village of artists, Hastings will be showcasing its local artists on April 9. Take the Art Walk through town to see window displays designed band installed by artists and pop-up artist installations in stores and restaurants. There will be something for everyone at this Village-wide event. Check the webpage, details being added daily. This Weekend
- Hastings Friday Night LIVE: Art Walk
- Ardsley Night Fever: Ardsley Education Foundation Annual Party and Auction
- Andrea Saposnik Performs
- Tramps Like Us: A Springsteen Tribute Band
- Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Ensemble
- Electric Junkyard Gamelan, Common Ground Downtown
- Linx
- Hastings Farmers Market
- Spring Awaken Wellness Fair
- The 4th Annual Walk for Love
- Open Wide
- A Happiness of Bluebirds
- "Rondine" by Puccini: The “Best of” Film Series at The Best Little Theater in Westchester
- Jon and Lynn Perform
- Opening Reception & Exhibit Francoise COLLANDRE - New Works
- Hudson River Oyster Gardening
- Hastings Cares Fundraiser: Give Back to Haiti
- Westchester Jazz Orchestra performs "Americana"
- Jackie Mason
- NewUrbanJazz IV: Wali Ali and the Tambourine Band – Coffee House Rock
- Free-A-Tree Cutting
- River Explorers: Hands-on Nature Programs “Hunt for Hatchings”
- Closing Reception: Mary Fennell
- Opening Reception: Propagating Eden - Uses and Techniques of Nature Printing
- Opening Reception: Cecily A. Spitzer: New Paintings & Jerry Vis: New Works
- Performance: Fish Tales by Deborah Weiss Dance Company
- MVP: The Jackie Robinson Story: Dallas Children’s Theater
- Screening: “Goodbye Solo”
- RiverArts Music presents The Annual Faculty Concert
- ZydeGroove
- The Lovin' Spoonful
- Todd Rundgren

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Westchester Jazz Orchestra performs "Americana"
Saturday, April 10 @ 8pm | Irvington Town Hall Theater | Blues, folk and field songs and the premiere of Mike Holober’s Flow: In Celebration of the Hudson River (world premiere). The 16-musician Westchester Jazz Orchestra will take a musical voyage down the Hudson River with the world premiere of a three-movement suite inspired by locations on the River.


Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter that provides parents in lower Westchester with the scoop on what's happening for kids and families in the Rivertowns. With articles, craft ideas, recipes, event listings and more, Rivertowns Macaroni Kid delivers everything a mom or dad needs to entertain, stimulate and exhaust their kids.
http://westchester-rivertowns.macaronikid.com/


“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Wednesday, April 14 @ 8:00pm – “The Last Station”
-- Saturday, April 24 @ 11:30am -- “Il Trittico” by Puccini
-- Sunday, May 2 @ 1pm -- “Falstaff” by Verdi
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 8pm – “Fish Tank”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information

www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch. com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale

Monday, April 05, 2010

STORM DEBRIS UPDATE

I have received some calls about the storm debris clean-up from residents. I received the following e mail from the Commissioner of Public Works, Victor Carosi. I will continue to keep you updated.

Thanks for your patience. This is a difficult effort – we are trying very hard to address the clean up as quickly as possible.

PAUL FEINER



STORM DEBRIS CLEAN-UP

The Town of Greenburgh Department of Public Works is currently collecting tree and yard debris from the effects of the March windstorm and the earlier February Snow Storm. These two events resulted in an unprecedented number of trees downed and damaged. The windstorm resulted in 55 large trees along the roadside uprooting and impacting homes. The total number of trees down is well into the 100’s.

The Public Works department has two crews assigned and dedicated to debris collection daily. Heavy equipment is used to collect and dump the debris into our large container trucks, where it is then brought to the Taxter Road waste transfer station. Additionally, sanitation crews collect bundled debris as part of the normal organic yard waste collection program.

DPW work crews started the collection of tree debris following the initial clearing of blocked streets on Saturday, March 20. That day, crews were focused in neighborhoods that received the greatest damage and were most impacted with large debris restricting access in the neighborhood. The next week, efforts focused largely on removing the many municipal trees that impacted homes.

As of the publication date of this bulletin (April 5, 2010), work crews have made a first pass through the southern part of the Town, including Cotswold and Edgemont sections. Crews then moved to the north part of the Town and are now working in the Wyndover park neighborhood and soon will be in the Parkway Homes area.

While it is very difficult to predict exactly when the work crews will be in any neighborhood, updates are provided periodically through the “g-list” e-mail system

Residents are reminded that bundled debris in 4-foot lengths or less will be collected by the Sanitation Department weekly as part of the normal Organic Yard Waste program. Also, residents are encouraged to advise any contractor working on their property to bring debris directly to the Town Taxter Road Waste Transfer Site rather than placing all the tree branches and debris curbside and waiting for Town DPW to collect. Dump tickets are required and can be obtained at a nominal fee at our DPW Office in Town Hall. While the Town will collect bulk tree debris left curbside, it may take many weeks for crews to be in your neighborhood. Therefore, we encourage residents to employ their contractor to include debris removal from the property.

With the large number of tree uprooted, many residents are asking when the remaining stumps and trucks will be removed. Again, as we are still collecting debris, the removal of stumps and restoration of the surrounding soil will not commence until all debris is removed Town-wide. We currently estimate debris clearing Town-wide will extend into June.

Friday, April 02, 2010

MONDAY IS TEAMSTER HOLIDAY...MEETING TUESDAY RE: BUS weekend activities

This Monday is a Teamster holiday. About 30 years ago (possibly even longer) members of the Teamsters agreed to work on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Friday after Thanksgiving is a holiday for CSEA members. As part of the agreement they were given a holiday the day on “Easter Monday”. As a result, next week is a holiday week (one day garbage, two days recycling—see sanitation schedule). I will be asking our labor negotiators to discuss with the Teamsters ending this holiday and giving employees a floating holiday (which they could take anytime during the year). The employees lose nothing. The town gains an extra work day. We have done this in the past with other holidays.

TUESDAY—7 PM. Will Library, Yonkers. I’m helping commuters work to save the Westchester-Manhattan bus line which serves the Central Ave corridor. I believe that the elimination of this route will have a very negative impact on property values on Central Ave and also am of the opinion that this could be more costly to taxpayers in the long run. Many train stations do not have adequate parking spots that could accommodate the commuters who presently take the bus. Government should be promoting public transportation. I hope you join us at this meeting.
PAUL FEINER

This Weekend ON WWW.RIVERTOWNSGUIDE.COM
- “Person to Person: Photographic Portraits”
- "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
- Free Friday Nites: Star Show - Beyond the Dome: A Different Kind of Light-Year
- Caring Community of Ardsley Blood Drive
- Nature Photography for Beginners
- Welcoming Spring at Lenoir
- 160th Anniversary Celebration Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Spring Egg Hunt
- "Puss in Boots"
- Discovering Wildflower Island
- Blues Mothers and Hope Machine Perform
- "The Messenger": The “Best of” Film Series at The Best Little Theater in Westchester
- Keith Emerson & Greg Lake
- Barj Project
- Puppet Show


“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Saturday April 3 @ 8pm - “The Messenger”
-- Wednesday, April 7 @ 8pm - “An Education”
-- Saturday, April 10 @ 11:30am – “Rondine” by Puccini
-- Wednesday, April 14 @ 8:00pm – “The Last Station”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information

11th Annual International Film Festival
Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9 (Doors open @ 6:30pm, films begin @ 7pm) | Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry. Seating is first-come, first-served with no RSVP required. All films and are followed by a brief discussion. Free Admission, Refreshments and Free Parking. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for details and film schedule.

Hastings Friday Night LIVE: Art Walk
Friday, April 9 from 5pm – 9pm. Hastings Friday Night LIVE: Art Walk and Common Ground Downtown featuring Electric Junkyard Gamelan. Living up to its reputation as a village of artists, Hastings will be showcasing its local artists on April 9. Take the Art Walk through town to see window displays designed band installed by artists and pop-up artist installations in stores and restaurants. There will be something for everyone at this Village-wide event. Check the webpage, details being added daily. Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/fnl for details.

Hastings Cares Fundraiser: Give Back to Haiti
Saturday, April 10 from 7pm - 10pm | The James Harmon Community Center, Hastings Come and dance the night away to fantastic Haitian and Latin American music to contribute to this incredibly important cause. The talented and generous Pamela McKenna will also be donating her time to lead some fun Zumba routines! ...just follow the leader, its easy and FUN. For more information, please contact Ellen Kelly at ellenckelly@gmail.com or call Lisa O’Reilly at the Community Center at 478-2380.

”Books & Cooks” Fundraising Event
Monday, April 12 from 6pm - 9pm | The Greenburgh Public Library Foundation Benefit
The Library announces the launch of its annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Greenburgh Public Library. The inaugural fundraiser has been designated Books and Cooks and is billed as a “Literary Feast” where “fine cuisine and literature come together”. The Books and Cooks event will bring together many local restaurants and their chefs with several of Westchester County’s most notable authors. Attendees will be treated to a tour of the newly opened Greenburgh Public Library as they sample a variety of food and meet local authors. Info can be found on our Home Page.

Spoken Interludes
Tuesday, April 13 (new date) | Chutney Masala, Irvington
http://www.spokeninterludes.com/Pages/Next.html Bestselling, award-winning writer Dani Shapiro reads from her new memoir, “Devotion”, Critically-acclaimed writer Jonathan Dee reads from his new novel, “The Privileges”, and The New Yorker writer Tad Friend reads from his new memoir, “Cheerful Money: Me, My Family, and the Last Days of Wasp Splendor”.

Irvington Celebrates Earth Day
Saturday, April 17 from 11am - 6pm (with a closing ceremony planned from 5-6pm)
Earth Day 40: Growing Our Village Green and Irvington Re-Leaf Project | Village of Irvington, Main Street and the Waterfront. Go to http://www.irvingtonny.gov/index.aspx?NID=202 for details

"Community to Community": A Benefit Concert for Haiti
Sunday, April 18 @ 3pm | Organized by Friends and Alumni of Community Nursery School, Dobbs Ferry | Donation at the door. A family friendly event, but not just for kids.

RiverArts 17th Annual Studio Tour
Saturday, April 24 from 11am - 6pm & Sunday, April 25 from noon - 5 pm
Free, self-guided tour of private studios featuring the work of renowned and emerging artists in Hastings, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Irvington. Details at http://www.riverarts.org or call 476.2321


other WEBSITES,,,
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch. com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale