Great news. In April I shared the following e mail with you about the daughter of an Edgemont school crossing guard who needed a kidney transplant. The transplant surgery was done today. Heather has a new kidney! I'm thrilled. Spoke to her father. The donation was from one of her family members.
EDGEMONT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS DAUGHTER NEEDS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT--LET'S HELP HER!
Release Date: April 11, 2010
EDGEMONT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS DAUGHTER NEEDS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT…LET’S HELP HEATHER HAVE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE!
One of the reaso...ns 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.See More
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
THE FUTURE OF CENTRAL AVE--attend our November 8th meeting
had a great meeting with some business leaders this morning to discuss the avenue. This is a follow up. We invite you to help us help the avenue!
YOU ARE INVITED TO A MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT 7:30 PM AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF CENTRAL AVE
You are invited to a very important meeting on Monday, November 8th at 7:30 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall to discuss the future of Central Ave. Civic leaders, town officials, members of various Boards and Commissions that deal with land use & community members will be invited to interact with property owners, realtors, businesses at this meeting --to strategize.
In recent months Central Ave has started to show signs of positive activity. Shoprite will be opening at the Midway Shopping Center in October. Walgreen’s is building a new drug store. Hurricane Grille and Wings will be taking over the spot that used to house Mitty’s Restaurant. Construction of a big new restaurant—Banzai- is proceeding. ZaZa Café is a colorful new addition to the avenue. Looking forward to Eldorado III. Red Barn Pizza re-opened recently.–There is a new Paint your own Pottery store, Green design expo, London jewelers and Gran Café.
Although there has been some good news, there are still many vacancies. These vacancies are having a negative impact on our tax base --hurting our schools and local governments. The empty stores are also impacting sales tax revenue we could be benefitting from.
I have been meeting with business leaders, property owners and realtors to discuss action steps the town could/should be taking to help revitalize this important business corridor. The purpose of this meeting will be to continue the dialogue--and to include other stakeholders in the discussion.
If you have any thoughts/suggestions that you would like to share with the other attendees, please forward to me and I will make sure that everyone we invite to this meeting be given a copy before the meeting.
The economy is obviously hurting Central Ave businesses. The avenue could expect additional difficulties once Ridge Hill opens--which is expected to happen in 2011. We need to be proactive and to give Central Ave the highest priority attention.
I hope you will be able to join us at this critical meeting.
Sincerely,
PAUL FEINER
YOU ARE INVITED TO A MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH AT 7:30 PM AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF CENTRAL AVE
You are invited to a very important meeting on Monday, November 8th at 7:30 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall to discuss the future of Central Ave. Civic leaders, town officials, members of various Boards and Commissions that deal with land use & community members will be invited to interact with property owners, realtors, businesses at this meeting --to strategize.
In recent months Central Ave has started to show signs of positive activity. Shoprite will be opening at the Midway Shopping Center in October. Walgreen’s is building a new drug store. Hurricane Grille and Wings will be taking over the spot that used to house Mitty’s Restaurant. Construction of a big new restaurant—Banzai- is proceeding. ZaZa Café is a colorful new addition to the avenue. Looking forward to Eldorado III. Red Barn Pizza re-opened recently.–There is a new Paint your own Pottery store, Green design expo, London jewelers and Gran Café.
Although there has been some good news, there are still many vacancies. These vacancies are having a negative impact on our tax base --hurting our schools and local governments. The empty stores are also impacting sales tax revenue we could be benefitting from.
I have been meeting with business leaders, property owners and realtors to discuss action steps the town could/should be taking to help revitalize this important business corridor. The purpose of this meeting will be to continue the dialogue--and to include other stakeholders in the discussion.
If you have any thoughts/suggestions that you would like to share with the other attendees, please forward to me and I will make sure that everyone we invite to this meeting be given a copy before the meeting.
The economy is obviously hurting Central Ave businesses. The avenue could expect additional difficulties once Ridge Hill opens--which is expected to happen in 2011. We need to be proactive and to give Central Ave the highest priority attention.
I hope you will be able to join us at this critical meeting.
Sincerely,
PAUL FEINER
Monday, September 27, 2010
E HARTSDALE AVE SIDEWALK SALE A BIG SUCCESS
Hundreds of people enjoyed our E Hartsdale Ave sidewalk sale this Saturday. Free food, great music, terrific businesses, a fun crowd. I'm seen with Town Clerk Judith Beville, organizer of the event in this photo.
affordable housing condo
open house--affordable condo starting at $190,000...lillie pearl on the hudson, 304 warburton ave at wicker street yonkers. Saturday, October 2 10 AM to 4 PM. Sponsored by Housing Action Council (914-332 4144). two bedrooms at $190,000. 3 bedrooms at $225,000. some units with river views. Attractive financing. Income guidelines: 2 persons $67,000. 3 persons: $75,400. 4 persons: $63,000
LIBRARY SURVEY..BOOK SALE BEGINS FRIDAY
Help the Greenburgh Library Board of Trustees Plan for Your Library’s Future
The Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees is in the process of developing a long range plan designed to ensure that your library delivers high-quality 21st century library service. As part of this process, we are soliciting opinions and ideas from community residents through two different mediums - focus groups and a survey. We want your thoughts and ideas regardless of whether or not you currently use the library. The Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees highly values your input. The results of this survey and focus group meetings will be added to the GPL Long Range Plan which will guide your library into a successful future.
Focus Group Meetings will be held in October and November, and will be announced as they are scheduled.
The survey is now available on the library’s website. We hope that you will take the online version by clicking on the link provided on the website. All answers will be confidential and automatically tallied. You should be able to finish it in about 10 minutes or less. If you would prefer to take the survey in paper format or in Spanish, please obtain a paper copy from the circulation or information desks at the library when they become available.
The survey will remain online until mid November. All results will be posted on the website and included in the Long Range Plan.
Please ask your friends and family members to take this survey as well. Please pass this message onto others.
The Library Board of Trustees thanks you in advance for giving us your valued input.
Thanks for your continued support! The website is www.greenburghlibrary.org. Once you open the site, a pop up will appear which will bring you to the online survey.
Frank G. Musantry
President- Greenburgh Library Board of Trustees
Friends of the Greenburgh Library Annual Book Sale
Friday, October 1 - members-only preview 6 pm - 8 pm (membership available at the door, $10)
Saturday, October 2 - 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, October 3 - 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday, October 4 - 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 5 - 10 am - 8 pm
Admission is free and free parking.
Location is:
The Greenburgh Library
300 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
for directions:
www.greenburghlibrary.org
There are thousands and thousands of high quality books - 100% donated - no library discards, about 33% or more hardcover. Hardcover books are $2; softcover, $1. Some art books are specially priced, but are priced to sell.
Any questions, just call 721-8225. Please join us at this annual event.
The Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees is in the process of developing a long range plan designed to ensure that your library delivers high-quality 21st century library service. As part of this process, we are soliciting opinions and ideas from community residents through two different mediums - focus groups and a survey. We want your thoughts and ideas regardless of whether or not you currently use the library. The Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees highly values your input. The results of this survey and focus group meetings will be added to the GPL Long Range Plan which will guide your library into a successful future.
Focus Group Meetings will be held in October and November, and will be announced as they are scheduled.
The survey is now available on the library’s website. We hope that you will take the online version by clicking on the link provided on the website. All answers will be confidential and automatically tallied. You should be able to finish it in about 10 minutes or less. If you would prefer to take the survey in paper format or in Spanish, please obtain a paper copy from the circulation or information desks at the library when they become available.
The survey will remain online until mid November. All results will be posted on the website and included in the Long Range Plan.
Please ask your friends and family members to take this survey as well. Please pass this message onto others.
The Library Board of Trustees thanks you in advance for giving us your valued input.
Thanks for your continued support! The website is www.greenburghlibrary.org. Once you open the site, a pop up will appear which will bring you to the online survey.
Frank G. Musantry
President- Greenburgh Library Board of Trustees
Friends of the Greenburgh Library Annual Book Sale
Friday, October 1 - members-only preview 6 pm - 8 pm (membership available at the door, $10)
Saturday, October 2 - 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, October 3 - 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday, October 4 - 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 5 - 10 am - 8 pm
Admission is free and free parking.
Location is:
The Greenburgh Library
300 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
for directions:
www.greenburghlibrary.org
There are thousands and thousands of high quality books - 100% donated - no library discards, about 33% or more hardcover. Hardcover books are $2; softcover, $1. Some art books are specially priced, but are priced to sell.
Any questions, just call 721-8225. Please join us at this annual event.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
E HARTSDALE AVE SIDEWALK SALE TO BE FOLLOWED UP WITH DECEMBER HOLIDAY MUSICAL
Congratulations to Town Clerk Judith Beville, Lee Mouzakitis and Adriana Volpe for organizing a very successful E Hartsdale Ave sidewalk sale on Saturday. The event was a tremendous success - free food, great music, interesting outdoor tables, a colorful farmer's market and family friendly activities for children.
During the event Town Clerk Beville and I discussed the possibility of organizing a holiday musical event on E Hartsdale Ave at the beginning of December to kick off the holiday season. We will invite area church and synagogue choirs to perform. Other musicians will also be invited to participate.
Interested in helping us organize this event? Would you like to peform? Please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com or townclerk@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
During the event Town Clerk Beville and I discussed the possibility of organizing a holiday musical event on E Hartsdale Ave at the beginning of December to kick off the holiday season. We will invite area church and synagogue choirs to perform. Other musicians will also be invited to participate.
Interested in helping us organize this event? Would you like to peform? Please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com or townclerk@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
Friday, September 24, 2010
e waste...sidewalk sale..fun events...work session agenda
SATURDAY (TOMORROW) --JOIN US ON E HARTSDALE AVE FOR OUR SIDEWALK SALE--MUSIC, FOOD, FUN, FARMER'S MARKET, ACTIVITIES....
RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE!
E-Waste Fundraiser Collection Day
September 25, 2010 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Greenburgh Town Hall
177 Hillside Avenue
White Plains, New York, 10607
:
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – September 28, 2010 – 9:15 AM
((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 Preliminary Budget Meeting: Library
10:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meeting: Purchasing
10:30 AM Warren Avenue
10:55 AM Interview Candidate for Conservation Advisory Council
11:00 AM Special Meeting
11:30 AM Motion for Executive Session by_______2nd by______Vote_____
Legal
12:00 AM Preliminary Budget Meeting: Courts
FUN EVENTS FROM www.rivertownsguide.com
Weekend Highlights
-- 104th Annual Convention and Parade of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association | Hastings on Saturday, September 25
-- Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band "London Calling: Live in Hyde Park" | Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Tarrytown's Third Annual Eco-Fair | Warner Library & Patriot's Park, Tarrytown
-- Ardsley Day Street Fair | All Around Ardsley
-- Emma’s Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) | Common Ground Coffeehouse @ the First Unitarian Society of Westchester, Hastings
-- Tribute to Michael Brecker with Special Guest Randy Brecker | Irvington Town Hall
and so much more in the area. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com for details and more events this weekend.
Tribute to Michael Brecker with Special Guest Randy Brecker
Saturday, September 25 @ 8pm, pre-concert talk @ 7:15pm @ Irvington Town Hall
Performed by Westchester Jazz Orchestra: Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and only $10 for students; subscription and group discounts are available. Tickets on sale at http://www.westjazzorch.org/. Theater box office, 914-591-6602.
Hastings Friday Night Live:
Music in the Streets! FNL First Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 1 from 5pm - 8:30pm
Come join the festivities as the streets come alive with music and activities for the entire family with Warburton Avenue will be closed to traffic. Steve Forbert performs at 8:30om at the JHCC, presented by Common Ground Downtown. Visit http://www.RivertownsGuide.com/fnl for a complete guide to the Celebration
Next Month at Greenburgh Nature Center
Go to http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/ for more details
- Fall Festival Sunday, October 17 from 1pm – 4pm
Come join us for cider making, scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, and live music. Special tree climbing/pruning demonstration by Bartlett Tree Experts.
- Scarecrows and Pumpkin Parade Sunday, October 24 from 1pm – 3:30pm
A fun Halloween event for young children. Follow friendly scarecrows along our pumpkin trail. Come in costume and enjoy cider and treats, tattoos and more. "Teach the Children to Save" program information from Country Bank.
Village Tag & Book Sales
The Hastings Public Library Annual BIG Book Sale
Thursday, September 30 - Sunday October 3rd. They are now accepting book donations.
Used Book Sale | Greenburgh Public Library
Friday, October 1 - October 5
The Friends of the Greenburgh Library are now accepting donations for their annual sale which will take place October 1 through October 5. The group is seeking donations that include hardcover books (with dust jacket); paperback books, music CDs and DVDs.
Hastings Village-wide Tag Sale
Saturday, October 2 from 10am - 4pm
Due to popular demand, the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting another village-wide tag sale this fall! For Registration Form (Sorry, Hastings residents only) and more information, contact Brian at bhealy@hastingsgov.org or (914) 478-2380, ext. 600.
“A Dry Sale: Like An Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale” | Greenburgh Town Hall
Saturday, October 9 from 11am - 5pm
Proceeds from the event will benefit the town’s youth skating program. If you would like to participate in the garage sale please email Town Clerk Judith Beville. Please reserve your table space by Friday, September 17, 2010. The $50.00 table space fee must be paid by Friday, October 1, 2010. For further information, please call 993-1627.
Garage Sale: Village of Ardsley | Ashford Park
Saturday, October 16 from 9am - 4pm
The Village of Ardsley will hold its annual Garage Sale at the Ashford Avenue Park. (Rain date is October 23, 2010). To participate: You must supply your own table. Your space is 8' x 10' and you are responsible for removing anything left at the end of the day. Set-up time is 8:30 am; vehicles must be removed from area by 9:45. Snack bar will be open. Resident Fee - $20.00 Non-resident Fee $25.00. For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 693-8012.
Fall Fairs and Festivals, Mark your Calendars
Also check out the Local Events http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for Halloween Events in the area…..
- September 25: 104th Annual Convention and Parade of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association in Hastings
- Sunday, September 26: Ardsley Day Street Fair
- Friday, October 1: Hastings Friday Night Live: Music in the Streets!
- Saturday, October 2: Dobbs Ferry Festa
- Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3: Westchester Fine Arts Festival, Tarrytown
- Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10: AQUEFEST
-
Saturday 25--from thehudsonindependent.com
Third Annual Eco-Fair: Co-sponsored by the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Committee and the Warner Library, the fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patriots Park. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Village-Wide Tag Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to register your address is Sept. 17. Call Tarrytown Recreation at 631-8347.
Wild Food and Ecology Tour: From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Wildman” Steve Brill will lead one of his famous tours at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200, ext. 151 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
“The Lady With All the Answers”: At 2 p.m. M&M Productions Acting Company will present this play about Ann Landers at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 for reservations or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Music: Inky Glass performs at the Black Cat Café in Irvington at 6 p.m. Call 231-9060 or visit www.inkyglass.com.
Jazz Concert: The Westchester Jazz Orchestra honors saxophonist Michael Brecker at 8 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Theater. Pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m. Call 591-6602 or visit www.westjazzorch.org.
Sunday 26
Annual Bike MS Event: Hosted by the Southern NY Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp in Tarrytown. For ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Call (212) 463-9791 or e-mail Alys...@msnyc.org.
Family-Friendly Geocaching: At 2 p.m. ages 5 and up can participate in a modern day treasure hunt at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
Kathak Yatra: At 4 p.m. the India Center of Westchester presents “Beauty and the Beast” by Katha Dance Theatre in Minnesota at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 299-6059 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com.
Literary Afternoon: At 4:30 p.m. enjoy readings by poets P.H. Liotta and Vivian Shipley at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter
other GREAT WEB SITES
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE!
E-Waste Fundraiser Collection Day
September 25, 2010 – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Greenburgh Town Hall
177 Hillside Avenue
White Plains, New York, 10607
:
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – September 28, 2010 – 9:15 AM
((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 Preliminary Budget Meeting: Library
10:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meeting: Purchasing
10:30 AM Warren Avenue
10:55 AM Interview Candidate for Conservation Advisory Council
11:00 AM Special Meeting
11:30 AM Motion for Executive Session by_______2nd by______Vote_____
Legal
12:00 AM Preliminary Budget Meeting: Courts
FUN EVENTS FROM www.rivertownsguide.com
Weekend Highlights
-- 104th Annual Convention and Parade of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association | Hastings on Saturday, September 25
-- Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band "London Calling: Live in Hyde Park" | Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Tarrytown's Third Annual Eco-Fair | Warner Library & Patriot's Park, Tarrytown
-- Ardsley Day Street Fair | All Around Ardsley
-- Emma’s Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.) | Common Ground Coffeehouse @ the First Unitarian Society of Westchester, Hastings
-- Tribute to Michael Brecker with Special Guest Randy Brecker | Irvington Town Hall
and so much more in the area. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com for details and more events this weekend.
Tribute to Michael Brecker with Special Guest Randy Brecker
Saturday, September 25 @ 8pm, pre-concert talk @ 7:15pm @ Irvington Town Hall
Performed by Westchester Jazz Orchestra: Reserved seating tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and only $10 for students; subscription and group discounts are available. Tickets on sale at http://www.westjazzorch.org/. Theater box office, 914-591-6602.
Hastings Friday Night Live:
Music in the Streets! FNL First Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 1 from 5pm - 8:30pm
Come join the festivities as the streets come alive with music and activities for the entire family with Warburton Avenue will be closed to traffic. Steve Forbert performs at 8:30om at the JHCC, presented by Common Ground Downtown. Visit http://www.RivertownsGuide.com/fnl for a complete guide to the Celebration
Next Month at Greenburgh Nature Center
Go to http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/ for more details
- Fall Festival Sunday, October 17 from 1pm – 4pm
Come join us for cider making, scarecrow building and pumpkin carving contests, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, and live music. Special tree climbing/pruning demonstration by Bartlett Tree Experts.
- Scarecrows and Pumpkin Parade Sunday, October 24 from 1pm – 3:30pm
A fun Halloween event for young children. Follow friendly scarecrows along our pumpkin trail. Come in costume and enjoy cider and treats, tattoos and more. "Teach the Children to Save" program information from Country Bank.
Village Tag & Book Sales
The Hastings Public Library Annual BIG Book Sale
Thursday, September 30 - Sunday October 3rd. They are now accepting book donations.
Used Book Sale | Greenburgh Public Library
Friday, October 1 - October 5
The Friends of the Greenburgh Library are now accepting donations for their annual sale which will take place October 1 through October 5. The group is seeking donations that include hardcover books (with dust jacket); paperback books, music CDs and DVDs.
Hastings Village-wide Tag Sale
Saturday, October 2 from 10am - 4pm
Due to popular demand, the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting another village-wide tag sale this fall! For Registration Form (Sorry, Hastings residents only) and more information, contact Brian at bhealy@hastingsgov.org or (914) 478-2380, ext. 600.
“A Dry Sale: Like An Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale” | Greenburgh Town Hall
Saturday, October 9 from 11am - 5pm
Proceeds from the event will benefit the town’s youth skating program. If you would like to participate in the garage sale please email Town Clerk Judith Beville. Please reserve your table space by Friday, September 17, 2010. The $50.00 table space fee must be paid by Friday, October 1, 2010. For further information, please call 993-1627.
Garage Sale: Village of Ardsley | Ashford Park
Saturday, October 16 from 9am - 4pm
The Village of Ardsley will hold its annual Garage Sale at the Ashford Avenue Park. (Rain date is October 23, 2010). To participate: You must supply your own table. Your space is 8' x 10' and you are responsible for removing anything left at the end of the day. Set-up time is 8:30 am; vehicles must be removed from area by 9:45. Snack bar will be open. Resident Fee - $20.00 Non-resident Fee $25.00. For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 693-8012.
Fall Fairs and Festivals, Mark your Calendars
Also check out the Local Events http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for Halloween Events in the area…..
- September 25: 104th Annual Convention and Parade of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association in Hastings
- Sunday, September 26: Ardsley Day Street Fair
- Friday, October 1: Hastings Friday Night Live: Music in the Streets!
- Saturday, October 2: Dobbs Ferry Festa
- Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3: Westchester Fine Arts Festival, Tarrytown
- Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10: AQUEFEST
-
Saturday 25--from thehudsonindependent.com
Third Annual Eco-Fair: Co-sponsored by the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Committee and the Warner Library, the fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patriots Park. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Village-Wide Tag Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to register your address is Sept. 17. Call Tarrytown Recreation at 631-8347.
Wild Food and Ecology Tour: From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Wildman” Steve Brill will lead one of his famous tours at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200, ext. 151 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
“The Lady With All the Answers”: At 2 p.m. M&M Productions Acting Company will present this play about Ann Landers at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 for reservations or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Music: Inky Glass performs at the Black Cat Café in Irvington at 6 p.m. Call 231-9060 or visit www.inkyglass.com.
Jazz Concert: The Westchester Jazz Orchestra honors saxophonist Michael Brecker at 8 p.m. at the Irvington Town Hall Theater. Pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m. Call 591-6602 or visit www.westjazzorch.org.
Sunday 26
Annual Bike MS Event: Hosted by the Southern NY Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp in Tarrytown. For ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Call (212) 463-9791 or e-mail Alys...@msnyc.org.
Family-Friendly Geocaching: At 2 p.m. ages 5 and up can participate in a modern day treasure hunt at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
Kathak Yatra: At 4 p.m. the India Center of Westchester presents “Beauty and the Beast” by Katha Dance Theatre in Minnesota at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 299-6059 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com.
Literary Afternoon: At 4:30 p.m. enjoy readings by poets P.H. Liotta and Vivian Shipley at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter
other GREAT WEB SITES
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
one less vacancy on e hartsdale ave...update fisher ave bridge...auction of town properties
GOOD NEWS-- ONE LESS VACANCY ON E HARTSDALE AVE! FRANKIE & FANUCCI’S HARTSDALE, PLANS TO EXPAND THEIR RESTAURANT, TAKING OVER A VACANT STORE FRONT (THE OLD BAKERY). THE BAKERY MOVED TO A LARGER SPACE ON THE AVENUE.
UPDATE --FISHER AVE BRIDGE
Through the summer, we have worked with our bridge consulting engineer and examined several repair alternatives. We also have performed tests to the existing concrete substructure to further refine the design.
Final plans were received on Tuesday. Our contractor is reviewing the plans and preparing a construction schedule. Additional information will then be distributed.
The problem specifically is the steel support beams under the closed side are so severely deteriorated that they can no longer support the traffic.
AUCTION OF SURPLUS TOWN OWNED PROPERTY ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 26, 2010, AT 9:30AM, AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, AS IS, AT NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM UPSET PRICE, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
The Greenburgh Town Board had an auction of town owned property last year. Although we reached an agreement for the sale of the waterwheel property as affordable housing and sold some parcels of property - many parcels were not sold. We are going to try again this year. We have already received some interest in two of the parcels that did not sell last year. Once sold these properties will be restored to the assessment rolls and will pay taxes.
All saleable lots shall be sold by means of a sealed bid process, with the minimum price to be set at the outstanding taxes owed, or the market value; and each property identified to be sold is hereby annexed on the attached schedule and will be conveyed by quit claim deed. The Town has prepared a packet of the properties with detailed information pertaining to each, available online for free at www.GreenburghNY.com.
PAUL FEINER
UPDATE --FISHER AVE BRIDGE
Through the summer, we have worked with our bridge consulting engineer and examined several repair alternatives. We also have performed tests to the existing concrete substructure to further refine the design.
Final plans were received on Tuesday. Our contractor is reviewing the plans and preparing a construction schedule. Additional information will then be distributed.
The problem specifically is the steel support beams under the closed side are so severely deteriorated that they can no longer support the traffic.
AUCTION OF SURPLUS TOWN OWNED PROPERTY ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 26, 2010, AT 9:30AM, AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL, AS IS, AT NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM UPSET PRICE, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
The Greenburgh Town Board had an auction of town owned property last year. Although we reached an agreement for the sale of the waterwheel property as affordable housing and sold some parcels of property - many parcels were not sold. We are going to try again this year. We have already received some interest in two of the parcels that did not sell last year. Once sold these properties will be restored to the assessment rolls and will pay taxes.
All saleable lots shall be sold by means of a sealed bid process, with the minimum price to be set at the outstanding taxes owed, or the market value; and each property identified to be sold is hereby annexed on the attached schedule and will be conveyed by quit claim deed. The Town has prepared a packet of the properties with detailed information pertaining to each, available online for free at www.GreenburghNY.com.
PAUL FEINER
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
ED KOCH TO DISCUSS NYS REFORM EFFORTS ON WVOX RADIO PROGRAM WITH FEINER FRIDAY
Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch will be the guest on Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner’s radio program. The program airs on Friday morning, September 24 at 10 AM on www.wvox.com (1460 AM). Feiner will talk to Mayor Koch about his efforts to reform NYS government.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
sing on e hartsdale ave...garage sale...library bd vacancy
Do you have high school students who love to sing? A rare opportunity has presented itself for our area high school students to participate in an “Open Mic” session this coming Saturday, September 25th beginning at 12:30pm. We are hoping to attract at least one student from each of our area school districts to participate. Performances will be video-taped and shown on the local Town of Greenburgh cable television channels.
If you are aware of students who you feel would want to participate, please have them contact me, Judith Beville, Greenburgh Town Clerk, at 993-1504, by Friday, 9/24.
The Town has extended the deadline for participating as a vendor in the October 9th day of festivities, “A Dry Sale – Like an Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale,” to be held, rain or shine, at the Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The new deadline is: October 1, 2010. To reserve your space, please call: (914) 993-1627 and leave your name, phone number and fax number, if one is available. Spaces are filling up. There’s one with your name on it; you just have to call us to confirm!
Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees Vacancy
Résumés will be accepted through Monday, September 30, 2010
In order to fill a current vacancy on the Library Board, the Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a resident of unincorporated Greenburgh to serve out the remainder of a term on the Board of Trustees. The current term runs through December 31, 2012. NYS Education Law authorizes the Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy created by a resignation.
Please email a letter of interest in the position and a résumé to Eugenie Contrata, Library Director at econtrata@greenburghlibrary.org, or mail to Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees, 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. All submitted resumes will be reviewed, interviews will be scheduled and the Greenburgh Town Council will be informed of the appointment by December 1, 2010.
Do you have high school students who love to sing? A rare opportunity has presented itself for our area high school students to participate in an “Open Mic” session this coming Saturday, September 25th beginning at 12:30pm. We are hoping to attract at least one student from each of our area school districts to participate. Performances will be video-taped and shown on the local Town of Greenburgh cable television channels.
If you are aware of students who you feel would want to participate, please have them contact me, Judith Beville, Greenburgh Town Clerk, at 993-1504, by Friday, 9/24.
The Greenburgh Public Library is an educational corporation chartered by the NYS Regents. The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of seven to nine residents of unincorporated Greenburgh. The Board is responsible for all Library operations, for example, establishing the Library's mission, policies, long-term goals, financial oversight, and the appointment of all Library personnel.
For more information about the role of Library Trustees in New York State go to
Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State and
NYS Regents Statement on Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member
Library Board members are subject to the Town of Greenburgh Code of Ethics.
If you are aware of students who you feel would want to participate, please have them contact me, Judith Beville, Greenburgh Town Clerk, at 993-1504, by Friday, 9/24.
The Town has extended the deadline for participating as a vendor in the October 9th day of festivities, “A Dry Sale – Like an Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale,” to be held, rain or shine, at the Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The new deadline is: October 1, 2010. To reserve your space, please call: (914) 993-1627 and leave your name, phone number and fax number, if one is available. Spaces are filling up. There’s one with your name on it; you just have to call us to confirm!
Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees Vacancy
Résumés will be accepted through Monday, September 30, 2010
In order to fill a current vacancy on the Library Board, the Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a resident of unincorporated Greenburgh to serve out the remainder of a term on the Board of Trustees. The current term runs through December 31, 2012. NYS Education Law authorizes the Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy created by a resignation.
Please email a letter of interest in the position and a résumé to Eugenie Contrata, Library Director at econtrata@greenburghlibrary.org, or mail to Greenburgh Public Library Board of Trustees, 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. All submitted resumes will be reviewed, interviews will be scheduled and the Greenburgh Town Council will be informed of the appointment by December 1, 2010.
Do you have high school students who love to sing? A rare opportunity has presented itself for our area high school students to participate in an “Open Mic” session this coming Saturday, September 25th beginning at 12:30pm. We are hoping to attract at least one student from each of our area school districts to participate. Performances will be video-taped and shown on the local Town of Greenburgh cable television channels.
If you are aware of students who you feel would want to participate, please have them contact me, Judith Beville, Greenburgh Town Clerk, at 993-1504, by Friday, 9/24.
The Greenburgh Public Library is an educational corporation chartered by the NYS Regents. The Library is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of seven to nine residents of unincorporated Greenburgh. The Board is responsible for all Library operations, for example, establishing the Library's mission, policies, long-term goals, financial oversight, and the appointment of all Library personnel.
For more information about the role of Library Trustees in New York State go to
Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State and
NYS Regents Statement on Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member
Library Board members are subject to the Town of Greenburgh Code of Ethics.
Monday, September 20, 2010
E WASTE FUNDRAISER...BETTER COORDINATION NEEDED IN EVENT OF GRAND CENTRAL STATION CLOSURE
Ewaste Fundraising Recycling Event September 25 2010 10am-3pm Greenburgh NY Town Hall. bring a carload of your unused Electronic Waste, CPUs, Laptops, Printers, Copiers, Monitors, Copiers, Wires, Cables, CPUs, Routers etc. Clean up your living areas and recycle these responsibly. $15.00 donation per carload to benefit the Theodore D Young Community Center Youth Programming. Sponsored by Office Recycling Solutions.. Everything is recycled responsibly..
WESTCHESTER AND METRO NORTH SHOULD IMPROVE COORDINATION IN EVENT OF A METRO NORTH SHUTDOWN
BEE LINE BUSES SHOULD HONOR METRO NORTH COMMUTER TICKETS
Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is urging Westchester County, Bee Line and Metro North to improve coordination in the event of a Metro North shutdown. Today, Metro North was forced to close down Grand Central Station to commuters for a number of hours due to a fire underneath a bridge..
Among action steps Metro North and Westchester County should take: the Bee line buses should honor metro North commuter tickets if there is a shutdown of commuter train station due to an emergency. Bee Line could be reimbursed for the additional service provided to Metro North commuters by Metro North later on.
The county told commuters that metro north cards would not be honored.
Westchester and NYC should use Grand Central station shutdowns, like the one we experienced today, to test out evacuation procedures. If people had to leave the city in an emergency and did not have train service - can transit officials quickly increase the number of buses that serve Westchester commuters? How quickly can Bee Line increase its fleet of buses? How many buses can be added to the fleet in a short period of time?
Today's incident highlights the value of saving the Westchester-NYC bus line, which was threatened with elimination earlier this year. The Westchester-NYC bus service provides the county/region with the infrastructure to provide commuters with a way out of NYC in the event of an emergency. If the bus is ever eliminated - we will be much less prepared.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
WESTCHESTER AND METRO NORTH SHOULD IMPROVE COORDINATION IN EVENT OF A METRO NORTH SHUTDOWN
BEE LINE BUSES SHOULD HONOR METRO NORTH COMMUTER TICKETS
Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is urging Westchester County, Bee Line and Metro North to improve coordination in the event of a Metro North shutdown. Today, Metro North was forced to close down Grand Central Station to commuters for a number of hours due to a fire underneath a bridge..
Among action steps Metro North and Westchester County should take: the Bee line buses should honor metro North commuter tickets if there is a shutdown of commuter train station due to an emergency. Bee Line could be reimbursed for the additional service provided to Metro North commuters by Metro North later on.
The county told commuters that metro north cards would not be honored.
Westchester and NYC should use Grand Central station shutdowns, like the one we experienced today, to test out evacuation procedures. If people had to leave the city in an emergency and did not have train service - can transit officials quickly increase the number of buses that serve Westchester commuters? How quickly can Bee Line increase its fleet of buses? How many buses can be added to the fleet in a short period of time?
Today's incident highlights the value of saving the Westchester-NYC bus line, which was threatened with elimination earlier this year. The Westchester-NYC bus service provides the county/region with the infrastructure to provide commuters with a way out of NYC in the event of an emergency. If the bus is ever eliminated - we will be much less prepared.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Sunday, September 19, 2010
RAN YONKERS half MARATHON IN 2 HOURS AND 10 MINUTES
Ran the Yonkers half marathon (13 miles) in two hours and 10 minutes. The route is hilly and difficult--left from the Yonkers library---headed to Hastings along the beautiful Hudson River. Then back to Yonkers --to the Yonkers/Bronx border. Back to the library. Kept up with some members of the US Marine Corp cadet class. Didn't win the race but pleased I finished.
Yonkers Rec deserves to be commended for organizing a great race. The event was fun, the staff that worked the race was excellent and helpful.
Yonkers Rec deserves to be commended for organizing a great race. The event was fun, the staff that worked the race was excellent and helpful.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
help with wells fargo or wachovia mortgage. mobile shredder...sidewalk sale, east hartsdale ave
Having difficulty paying your Wells Fargo or Wachovia mortgage? You can meet with a loan officer for a loan modification to keep your home privately. Prior to the meeting you will be assigned a HUD approved housing counselor who will help you with all the necessary paperwork free of charge. the dates: monday, September 20 thru Wed September 22nd. The location: 190 E Post Road, White Plains 4th floor. Sponsored by Community Housing Innovations in collaboration with the Housing Action Council, Westchester Residential Opportunities and Human development Services of Westchester. Call 1 877 HUD COUNSELING (1 877 483 2686) for an appointment.
SAVE the DATE: Oct 2 10-2 Town Hall--------------MOBILE SHREDDER WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Town Clerk, Judith A. Beville, has announced that the “Rebirth of East Hartsdale” sidewalk sale will take place along East Hartsdale Avenue on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, rain or shine.
The stores along East Hartsdale Avenue will be offering special sales, and the eateries will be offering free samples of their cuisine. There will be plenty of fun for all ages including a clown, a magician, free popcorn and bubbles, and a psychic.
Make sure to come see the free music of the Farmers Market featuring Cakewalk at 10:00 AM and Deuces Child at 12:00 PM while shopping for all your fresh vegetables at the East Hartsdale Farmers Market at the Hartsdale Train Station.
For further information about this event, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at 993-1659 and speak with Lee.
SAVE the DATE: Oct 2 10-2 Town Hall--------------MOBILE SHREDDER WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Town Clerk, Judith A. Beville, has announced that the “Rebirth of East Hartsdale” sidewalk sale will take place along East Hartsdale Avenue on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, rain or shine.
The stores along East Hartsdale Avenue will be offering special sales, and the eateries will be offering free samples of their cuisine. There will be plenty of fun for all ages including a clown, a magician, free popcorn and bubbles, and a psychic.
Make sure to come see the free music of the Farmers Market featuring Cakewalk at 10:00 AM and Deuces Child at 12:00 PM while shopping for all your fresh vegetables at the East Hartsdale Farmers Market at the Hartsdale Train Station.
For further information about this event, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at 993-1659 and speak with Lee.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
today's forum on unemployment--article from PATCH
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Irvington Consultant to Present at Greenburgh Unemployment SymposiumIrvington's Paul Lewis will present advice on how to start a small business during the recession.
By Lizzie Hedrick | Email the author | September 14, 2010
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Your photos, videos & PDFs: Add Irvington resident Paul Lewis is in the process of starting a small business—a small business that helps other small businesses start up.
Last April, Lewis launched "Start Me Up," a consulting agency that helps small businesses take take flight.
"Over the past two years, I have been involved in the start-ups of two small businesses--one in California and in the other in New York," Lewis said. "And after a process of uncertainty and soul-searching, I realized the very act of starting businesses is what I do best. I enjoy building things--creating things out of nothing."
Tomorrow, Lewis will be one of the key speakers at an unemployment forum at the Greenburgh Town Library in Elmsford. By speaking at such events, Lewis hopes to empower locals who are unemployed--most likely not by choice--to embark on careers that may potentially be more fruitful and fulfilling than the ones they previously had and lost.
"What I tell people interested in starting a business is that they need to find something they're passionate about," Lewis said. "They should think, 'I'd like to spend my professional life dedicated to...' And then each individual fills in the blank."
Lewis believes there are two main stumbling blocks for business-rookies, which account for the 90 percent failure rate of up-starts nationally.
"The first mistake is lack of planning," Lewis said. "People cut corners on the numbers portion of their business plans. They underestimate how much money they will need to take off."
The second mistake, he said, is lack of fundraising.
"A good business plan will let you know how much money you'll need to put into your business to get it running and profitable without compromising your lifestyle," Lewis said.
A former high school math teacher, Lewis said he could be helpful to new business owners who are not sure how to do all the necessary calculations.
Lewis' advice on fundraising is to approach friends and family first.
"If you have a solid business plan that you believe in, and you sit down with friends, present it to them and then ask for a small investment, you can earn a lot of money that way," he said. "But you must convince them the investment is safe."
However, all obstacles aside, Lewis believes now is the ideal time to dive head-first into small business ownership.
The five points he uses to make his case are:
1) People who are unemployed have time to plan and raise funds.
2) Because so many other people are out of work, you will be able to find partners or employees willing to work for less than in a good job market.
3) Banks are looking to lend, and the government is giving them incentives to lend to small businesses.
4) Many companies have gone out of business during the recession, so there are holes in the marketplace. In Irvington, for example, Lewis said the only gourmet food store went out of business a few years ago. Now that another one is opening, residents are very excited.
5) Because other standing businesses have cut back on marketing and publicity, it will be easier to infiltrate markets with competition.
Because "Start Me Up" is a start-up itself, Lewis has offered to work with locals who attend tomorrow's forum free of charge.
"I understand that people have trouble making changes," Lewis said. "There have been times in my career when I wasn't sure what to do next, so I hope to help other people during that exciting, yet frightening, phase."
Greenburgh's unemployment symposium will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greenburgh Town Library.
Besides Lewis, other speakers will be:
Thom Kleiner, regional representitive of the New York State Department of Labor
Kathy Vaida, Avon
Lenore Rosenbaum, WJCS
Bob Gilson, VP Rockwood Search Assoc.
Grant Schneider, Westchester Human Resources Management Assoc.
Peter Lopresti, David Learner Assoc.
"There is almost nothing as depressing as being out of work. It is scary, stressful and sometimes--temporarily--discouraging," wrote Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner in an e-mail publicising the event.
Feiner encourages all locals currently out of work will attend.
The library is located at 300 Tarrytown Road in Elmsford; tomorrow's event begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.
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Irvington Consultant to Present at Greenburgh Unemployment SymposiumIrvington's Paul Lewis will present advice on how to start a small business during the recession.
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Your photos, videos & PDFs: Add Irvington resident Paul Lewis is in the process of starting a small business—a small business that helps other small businesses start up.
Last April, Lewis launched "Start Me Up," a consulting agency that helps small businesses take take flight.
"Over the past two years, I have been involved in the start-ups of two small businesses--one in California and in the other in New York," Lewis said. "And after a process of uncertainty and soul-searching, I realized the very act of starting businesses is what I do best. I enjoy building things--creating things out of nothing."
Tomorrow, Lewis will be one of the key speakers at an unemployment forum at the Greenburgh Town Library in Elmsford. By speaking at such events, Lewis hopes to empower locals who are unemployed--most likely not by choice--to embark on careers that may potentially be more fruitful and fulfilling than the ones they previously had and lost.
"What I tell people interested in starting a business is that they need to find something they're passionate about," Lewis said. "They should think, 'I'd like to spend my professional life dedicated to...' And then each individual fills in the blank."
Lewis believes there are two main stumbling blocks for business-rookies, which account for the 90 percent failure rate of up-starts nationally.
"The first mistake is lack of planning," Lewis said. "People cut corners on the numbers portion of their business plans. They underestimate how much money they will need to take off."
The second mistake, he said, is lack of fundraising.
"A good business plan will let you know how much money you'll need to put into your business to get it running and profitable without compromising your lifestyle," Lewis said.
A former high school math teacher, Lewis said he could be helpful to new business owners who are not sure how to do all the necessary calculations.
Lewis' advice on fundraising is to approach friends and family first.
"If you have a solid business plan that you believe in, and you sit down with friends, present it to them and then ask for a small investment, you can earn a lot of money that way," he said. "But you must convince them the investment is safe."
However, all obstacles aside, Lewis believes now is the ideal time to dive head-first into small business ownership.
The five points he uses to make his case are:
1) People who are unemployed have time to plan and raise funds.
2) Because so many other people are out of work, you will be able to find partners or employees willing to work for less than in a good job market.
3) Banks are looking to lend, and the government is giving them incentives to lend to small businesses.
4) Many companies have gone out of business during the recession, so there are holes in the marketplace. In Irvington, for example, Lewis said the only gourmet food store went out of business a few years ago. Now that another one is opening, residents are very excited.
5) Because other standing businesses have cut back on marketing and publicity, it will be easier to infiltrate markets with competition.
Because "Start Me Up" is a start-up itself, Lewis has offered to work with locals who attend tomorrow's forum free of charge.
"I understand that people have trouble making changes," Lewis said. "There have been times in my career when I wasn't sure what to do next, so I hope to help other people during that exciting, yet frightening, phase."
Greenburgh's unemployment symposium will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Greenburgh Town Library.
Besides Lewis, other speakers will be:
Thom Kleiner, regional representitive of the New York State Department of Labor
Kathy Vaida, Avon
Lenore Rosenbaum, WJCS
Bob Gilson, VP Rockwood Search Assoc.
Grant Schneider, Westchester Human Resources Management Assoc.
Peter Lopresti, David Learner Assoc.
"There is almost nothing as depressing as being out of work. It is scary, stressful and sometimes--temporarily--discouraging," wrote Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner in an e-mail publicising the event.
Feiner encourages all locals currently out of work will attend.
The library is located at 300 Tarrytown Road in Elmsford; tomorrow's event begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
NYS should let people vote by mail
The poor turnout (and new election machine problems) in todays primary for state-wide office highlights the need for New York State to do something differently--NY should do what Oregon & other states have been doing. Let voters cast their ballots by mail over a two week period.
Voting by mail would make it easier for people to vote. Turnout would increase and NYS taxpayers would save many millions of dollars because there would be no need for election day expenses.
Voting by mail is easier. Voters can reflect on the ballot at home in a less stressful environment. If they have questions about referenda they have more time to ask their questions.
In Oregon voter turnout has increased significantly --by as much as 40%. Having elections by mail would result in no election inspectors & pollworkers,no extra paychecks, no rentals of voting locations, no early morning hours for election inspectors, no election day set up problems, no confusion where people have to go to vote. And, since everyone would vote by mail - no need for absentee ballots.
Voter lists are easier to maintain because ballots that are returned as undeliverable will cause the Board of Elections to check the registration and to remove the name from the ballot.
In Oregan voters have two weeks to cast their ballot. This provides the electorate with the chance to study the issues carefully and to have questions answered.
PROBLEM WITH NEW VOTING MACHINES--PRIVACY AND WASTING PAPER
The new voting machines are horrible. There are privacy issues. Election inspectors look over the shoulders of voters as they scan their ballots in the scanner --causing voters to wonder if someone is watching how they voted. And, lots of paper ballots will be thrown out because most people don't bother to vote. the old machines were better for the environment and did not waste so much paper.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Voting by mail would make it easier for people to vote. Turnout would increase and NYS taxpayers would save many millions of dollars because there would be no need for election day expenses.
Voting by mail is easier. Voters can reflect on the ballot at home in a less stressful environment. If they have questions about referenda they have more time to ask their questions.
In Oregon voter turnout has increased significantly --by as much as 40%. Having elections by mail would result in no election inspectors & pollworkers,no extra paychecks, no rentals of voting locations, no early morning hours for election inspectors, no election day set up problems, no confusion where people have to go to vote. And, since everyone would vote by mail - no need for absentee ballots.
Voter lists are easier to maintain because ballots that are returned as undeliverable will cause the Board of Elections to check the registration and to remove the name from the ballot.
In Oregan voters have two weeks to cast their ballot. This provides the electorate with the chance to study the issues carefully and to have questions answered.
PROBLEM WITH NEW VOTING MACHINES--PRIVACY AND WASTING PAPER
The new voting machines are horrible. There are privacy issues. Election inspectors look over the shoulders of voters as they scan their ballots in the scanner --causing voters to wonder if someone is watching how they voted. And, lots of paper ballots will be thrown out because most people don't bother to vote. the old machines were better for the environment and did not waste so much paper.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Monday, September 13, 2010
crime statistics--crime down during first six months
Chief DeCarlo today released statistics on Part I Criminal Offenses for the first six months of 2010. Part I Offenses are considered serious crimes by the United States Department of Justice. Included in this category are Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Homicide, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery and Rape.
During the first half of 2010, a total of 381 Part I Offenses were reported to the department as compared to the 471 reported during the first half of 2009. This represents a decrease of ninety (90) offenses constituting a decrease of approximately 19%. Decreases were noted in five of the seven crime categories with Homicides remaining unchanged and an increase in felony assault from 11 in 2009 to 15 this year.
The largest decrease was motor vehicle thefts which decreased 55% this year. Burglaries which had shown an increase of 45% from 2008 to 2009 was down 47% this year.
In reporting these statistics, the Greenburgh Police Department utilizes the New York State Incident Based Reporting System (NYSIBRS) as opposed to the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR) generally employed by police agencies in New York and throughout the nation. The difference in the two systems is that NYSBIRS, which is based on the U.S. Department of Justice’s, National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), reports multiple offenses committed during the same incident while UCR reports only the most serious offense involved in the incident.
For example, utilizing the UCR system to report an incident where an individual unlawfully enters a building to commit a crime (Burglary) and while in the building forcible rapes (Rape), robs (Robbery) and murders (Homicide) a person, would result in the single Part I Offense of Homicide being reported, since Homicide is the most serious offense related to the incident. In contrast, however, use of the NIBRS format would result in four Part I Offenses being reported; the Homicide, a Rape, Robbery and a Burglary.
Since NIBRS reports all crimes associated with an incident, the number of offenses reported is quite likely to increase even though the number of criminal incidents may decline. The data collected by NIBRS does, however, provide a more comprehensive description of criminal activity thereby allowing law enforcement to utilize its resources in a more efficient and effective manner. In New York State today, 232 police agencies report crimes utilizing
NYSIBRS. Fourteen municipal police departments in Westchester use the format and of these, Greenburgh and one other agency have passed all New York State and Federal certification requirements. Although a comparatively small number of agencies presently use the NIBRS format, this number will continue to increase each year and there is no doubt that it will one day supersede UCR as the standard for reporting criminal offenses in the United States. The Department’s new computer system that was implemented in June 2009, will only document reports in the NYSIBRS format so we can no longer compare NYSIBRS reports against UCR reports for this department and UCR reports of other agencies.
For additional information contact
Lt. Brian Joseph Ryan
Public Information Officer
(914) 682-5339
PART 1 AND SELECTED PART 2 OFFENSES
PART 1 OFFENSE 2009 6 MONTH
IBR 2010
6 MONTH
IBR % +/-
HOMICIDE 0 0 0
RAPE 5 1 -80.0
ROBBERY 20 15 -25.0
FELONY ASSAULT 11 15 36.0
BURGLARY 60 32 -47.0
MV THEFT 20 9 -55.0
LARCENY 355 310 -13.0
TOTAL PART 1 471 381 -19.0
Selected Part 2 Offenses
SIMPLE ASSAULT. 28 29 4.0
DWI 71 34 -52.0
SEX OFFENSES (EXCEPT RAPE) 3 6 100.0
DRUGS 69 62 -10.0
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 130 85 -34.0
FRAUD/FORGERY 98 95 -3.0
PUBLIC ORDER 212 161 -24.0
THEFT OFFENSES 19 18 -5.0
PART II TOTALS 630 490 -22.0
OTHER SELECTED STATISTICS
Arrest Statistics 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
Arrests - Total 755 692 -8.00
Felony 84 106 26.0
Misdemeanor 552 550 -0.36
Violation 35 56 60.0
Warrant 78 60 -23.0
Juvenile 6 0 -100.0
Miscellaneous Statistics 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
CALLS FOR SERVICE 18,968 21268 12.0
Reportable M.V.A’s 660 854 29.0
Injuries (Reportable MVA’s) 151 193 28.0
Impounded Vehicles 152 148 -3.0
Animal Control Total 1,072 1049 -2.0
Alarm Responses 2,043 2078 -2.0
Traffic Tickets 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
UTT’s Issued – Total 3,436 3246 -6.0
Parking Tickets 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
Total Issued by Patrols 2,612 2790 -7.0
Snow Parking 1,250 1600 28.0
Handicapped 94 81 -14.0
Fire Zones & Hydrants 298 251 -16.0
During the first half of 2010, a total of 381 Part I Offenses were reported to the department as compared to the 471 reported during the first half of 2009. This represents a decrease of ninety (90) offenses constituting a decrease of approximately 19%. Decreases were noted in five of the seven crime categories with Homicides remaining unchanged and an increase in felony assault from 11 in 2009 to 15 this year.
The largest decrease was motor vehicle thefts which decreased 55% this year. Burglaries which had shown an increase of 45% from 2008 to 2009 was down 47% this year.
In reporting these statistics, the Greenburgh Police Department utilizes the New York State Incident Based Reporting System (NYSIBRS) as opposed to the Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR) generally employed by police agencies in New York and throughout the nation. The difference in the two systems is that NYSBIRS, which is based on the U.S. Department of Justice’s, National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), reports multiple offenses committed during the same incident while UCR reports only the most serious offense involved in the incident.
For example, utilizing the UCR system to report an incident where an individual unlawfully enters a building to commit a crime (Burglary) and while in the building forcible rapes (Rape), robs (Robbery) and murders (Homicide) a person, would result in the single Part I Offense of Homicide being reported, since Homicide is the most serious offense related to the incident. In contrast, however, use of the NIBRS format would result in four Part I Offenses being reported; the Homicide, a Rape, Robbery and a Burglary.
Since NIBRS reports all crimes associated with an incident, the number of offenses reported is quite likely to increase even though the number of criminal incidents may decline. The data collected by NIBRS does, however, provide a more comprehensive description of criminal activity thereby allowing law enforcement to utilize its resources in a more efficient and effective manner. In New York State today, 232 police agencies report crimes utilizing
NYSIBRS. Fourteen municipal police departments in Westchester use the format and of these, Greenburgh and one other agency have passed all New York State and Federal certification requirements. Although a comparatively small number of agencies presently use the NIBRS format, this number will continue to increase each year and there is no doubt that it will one day supersede UCR as the standard for reporting criminal offenses in the United States. The Department’s new computer system that was implemented in June 2009, will only document reports in the NYSIBRS format so we can no longer compare NYSIBRS reports against UCR reports for this department and UCR reports of other agencies.
For additional information contact
Lt. Brian Joseph Ryan
Public Information Officer
(914) 682-5339
PART 1 AND SELECTED PART 2 OFFENSES
PART 1 OFFENSE 2009 6 MONTH
IBR 2010
6 MONTH
IBR % +/-
HOMICIDE 0 0 0
RAPE 5 1 -80.0
ROBBERY 20 15 -25.0
FELONY ASSAULT 11 15 36.0
BURGLARY 60 32 -47.0
MV THEFT 20 9 -55.0
LARCENY 355 310 -13.0
TOTAL PART 1 471 381 -19.0
Selected Part 2 Offenses
SIMPLE ASSAULT. 28 29 4.0
DWI 71 34 -52.0
SEX OFFENSES (EXCEPT RAPE) 3 6 100.0
DRUGS 69 62 -10.0
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 130 85 -34.0
FRAUD/FORGERY 98 95 -3.0
PUBLIC ORDER 212 161 -24.0
THEFT OFFENSES 19 18 -5.0
PART II TOTALS 630 490 -22.0
OTHER SELECTED STATISTICS
Arrest Statistics 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
Arrests - Total 755 692 -8.00
Felony 84 106 26.0
Misdemeanor 552 550 -0.36
Violation 35 56 60.0
Warrant 78 60 -23.0
Juvenile 6 0 -100.0
Miscellaneous Statistics 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
CALLS FOR SERVICE 18,968 21268 12.0
Reportable M.V.A’s 660 854 29.0
Injuries (Reportable MVA’s) 151 193 28.0
Impounded Vehicles 152 148 -3.0
Animal Control Total 1,072 1049 -2.0
Alarm Responses 2,043 2078 -2.0
Traffic Tickets 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
UTT’s Issued – Total 3,436 3246 -6.0
Parking Tickets 2009 2010 (6 month) % +/-
Total Issued by Patrols 2,612 2790 -7.0
Snow Parking 1,250 1600 28.0
Handicapped 94 81 -14.0
Fire Zones & Hydrants 298 251 -16.0
Sunday, September 12, 2010
speakers for wednesdays meeting on finding a job
There is almost nothing as depressing as being out of work. it is scary, stressful and sometimes TEMPORARILY discouraging.
We want to be of help to our neighbors who are seeking employment. This Wednesday, September 15th we will be hosting a job networking meeting at the Greenburgh library at 10:30 AM. If you are out of work or have a friend/neighbor who is job hunting - please encourage them to attend the meeting.
For almost two years I have been sharing job opportunities with residents who subscribe to a jobs e list. I also started a free jobs website: www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group. A number of people have been posting other job leads on the site. I am willing to meet with any resident who wants to pick my brain re: job hunting leads.
We have an interesting lineup of speakers this Wednesday.
THOM KLEINER, REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...
PAUL LEWIS, START ME UP, (A CONSULTANT WHO HELPS PEOPLE START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES)...
KATHY VAIDA, AVON
LENORE ROSENBAUM, WJCS
BOB GILSON, VP ROCKWOOD SEARCH ASSOC
GRANT SCHNEIDER WESTCHESTER HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOC
PETER LOPRESTI, DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES
IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. KEEP PUSHING. PEOPLE ARE FINDING WORK.
IF YOU ARE EMPLOYED AND KNOW OF JOB OPENINGS- PLEASE ADVISE ME OF THE JOB SO I CAN SHARE IT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS.
PAUL FEINER
We want to be of help to our neighbors who are seeking employment. This Wednesday, September 15th we will be hosting a job networking meeting at the Greenburgh library at 10:30 AM. If you are out of work or have a friend/neighbor who is job hunting - please encourage them to attend the meeting.
For almost two years I have been sharing job opportunities with residents who subscribe to a jobs e list. I also started a free jobs website: www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group. A number of people have been posting other job leads on the site. I am willing to meet with any resident who wants to pick my brain re: job hunting leads.
We have an interesting lineup of speakers this Wednesday.
THOM KLEINER, REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NY STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...
PAUL LEWIS, START ME UP, (A CONSULTANT WHO HELPS PEOPLE START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES)...
KATHY VAIDA, AVON
LENORE ROSENBAUM, WJCS
BOB GILSON, VP ROCKWOOD SEARCH ASSOC
GRANT SCHNEIDER WESTCHESTER HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ASSOC
PETER LOPRESTI, DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES
IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK DON'T GET DISCOURAGED. KEEP PUSHING. PEOPLE ARE FINDING WORK.
IF YOU ARE EMPLOYED AND KNOW OF JOB OPENINGS- PLEASE ADVISE ME OF THE JOB SO I CAN SHARE IT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS.
PAUL FEINER
Saturday, September 11, 2010
don't get discouraged
From: Rick ...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:10 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: ONE LESS UNEMPLOYED
Mr. Feiner-
I was out of work for 1 year and was hired by Lord and Taylor Dept.store about 3 weeks ago.
The store is located in Eastchester and I know they are hiring.
I actually had to turn down their Full Time offer (since I am in school) but I kept the Part Time job with them.
Do not give up. It is a numbers game. The more resumes you send out and the more interviews you get, eventually one will hire you.
Thank you for giving me hope.
Rik
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:10 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: ONE LESS UNEMPLOYED
Mr. Feiner-
I was out of work for 1 year and was hired by Lord and Taylor Dept.store about 3 weeks ago.
The store is located in Eastchester and I know they are hiring.
I actually had to turn down their Full Time offer (since I am in school) but I kept the Part Time job with them.
Do not give up. It is a numbers game. The more resumes you send out and the more interviews you get, eventually one will hire you.
Thank you for giving me hope.
Rik
Friday, September 10, 2010
9-11 run saturday...dog swim sunday..work session tuesday..job fair wed...fun events..hydrant flushing
GREENBURGH 5 K MEMORIAL RUN TOMORROW-- 9/11 at 9 AM
Please join me at the memorial 5K run tomorrow. We will start at VE Macy Park at 9 AM. The entire run will start and finish at VE Macy Park in Ardsley on the S County trail.
The start and finish will occur at the V.E. Macy Park near the Great Hunger Memorial. There is plenty of parking and a portable toilet available. The reason why this course is ideal is because it is completely self contained so runners will not need to be concerned about motor vehicles. We will be closing the trail for a limited time to foot and bicycle traffic so it will be essential that we begin on time. The park and trail are located on the grounds where The Cantina restaurant once was.
Park Access: you can only gain access to the park by using the Saw Mill River Parkway going NORTH past Exit #17 (Dobbs Ferry/ Ardsley Exit). The entrance to the park is approximately a half mile further on your right. Those runners traveling south on the Saw Mill River Parkway must get off on Dobbs Ferry/ Ardsley Exit #17 and follow the signs to get back on the Saw Mill River Parkway traveling NORTH.
Race start time is 9:00 am SHARP.
DOG SWIM THIS SUNDAY AT AF VETERAN POOL FROM 10 TO 2 PM---One of the most popular events we sponsor each year: a dog swim for dogs. Dogs are invited to take a dip at our town pool, located off of Heatherdell Road. Over a 100 dogs (large and small) usually jump into the pool and have lots of fun. Their owners also enjoy watching their dogs show off their aquatic talents...
we will be holding a job networking meeting for people out of work on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Greenburgh library.
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – September 14, 2010 – 9:15 AM
Please note that this Work Session will be held at the in the Multi-Purpose Center at
Anthony F. Veteran Park
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.). We are starting our discussions of the 2011 budget on Tuesday. we will be meeting with various dept heads.
09:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Courts
10:00 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Tax Receiver
10:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Police Department
11:15 AM Schedule Dates: Town Board, Chief of Police, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation to meet with residents regarding Washington Ave. Park re: Parking, Cross Walk, Traffic Sign (“Drive Slowly – Children at Play”), Verizon Trucks (speeding)
11:20 AM Motion for Executive Session by _________2nd __________Vote_______
HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT CONDUCTS FIRE HYDRANT TESTING STARTING MONDAY...
The Hartsdale Fire District will be conducting fire hydrant testing starting Monday, September 13 and will continue for approximately two weeks. As you requested, could you please forward the following information to Hartsdale residents via your e-mail list and post on the town’s webpage. Residents have already been notified by hand-delivered newsletter and the testing schedule will be forwarded to WFAS radio each morning with that day’s schedule.
Regards,
Raymond Maseda
Fire Captain
During the test, sediment may be stirred up in the water system causing browning of the water in the test area. The water will clear after a short time and is safe for drinking and cooking. Each morning WFAS radio will broadcast the streets and area that will be affected by the testing. If you notice water discoloration, we recommend that residents run a faucet until the water color clears.
THIS WEEKEND: HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst | Lyndhurst
Friday, September 10, September 11 & September 12 For 26 years, FALL CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST has been a fund raiser for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It returns to the 67 acre Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, displaying contemporary work from more than 250 artists and craftspeople from across the country. Collectors, art enthusiasts and discerning shoppers will enjoy the rare opportunity to meet these visionary artists and purchase their latest work.
The 4th Annual Take Me To The River Music & Art Festival | Draper Park, Hastings THIS IS A FABULOUS EVENT....ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS I ATTEND EVERY YEAR
Presented by 12 miles north http://www.rivertownsguide.com/music
Saturday, September 11 from 11:30am - 9:30pm (rain date Sunday, September 12)
A day of music & art for all ages -- bringing together some of the best local performers in folk, jazz, blues, Americana, world & alternative music with a little bit extra to keep even the littlest music & art lover smiling. Visit our site for details and schedule. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 @ door. Kids 17 & under free.
The Annual Hudson River Swim for Life
Sunday, September 12 from Sleepy Hollow - Nyack
Join us for The Hudson River Swim For Life. Take part in a 3-mile swim across the Hudson River from Nyack, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY or join the 1 mile swim along the shores of Sleepy Hollow. And this year, we are offering a pool option; Contact us for more information. Kayakers and boaters will be safely aiding the swimmers across the river. Swimmers of all ages will be taking part in order to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Learn more about all of the options and register today! Visit our Home Page Fundraising section (right column) for links and details.
Sleepy Hollow Beekman Avenue Street Fair | Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
Sunday, September 12 from 10am - 5pm
Over 80 Vendors, Live Bands, Kids Carnival and Great Food. "Tramps Like Us", a Bruce Springsteen tribute band, will be performing.
The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester was formed in 2009 to bring very amateur musicians together for a unique opportunity to play with other like minded and similarly talented people. Their mission is to provide a place for people who are not up to professional or even amateur level status to join together as beginners, adults who haven’t touched their instrument in years but yearn to have a place to play in a group, and professionals who want a place to play a new instrument. The orchestra currently consists, of violins, cellos, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, an accordion, and a banjo. We urge you to check us out, as we are a welcoming group with a need to fill all our sections and incorporate new people into our community. For more information, check them out on their website www.thereallyterribleorchestra.com or contact Barbara Rosenthal at rtowest@gmail.com, or 914-582-9096.
Andy & The Igniters will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, September 11th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Andy & The Igniters is an accomplished band that performs an irresistible mix of American music ranging from jumping R&B and blues to honky tonk, swing and rock ‘n’ roll. Our dynamic quartet features Andy Karp’s soulful vocals and hot blues guitar and bassist/vocalist Debbie Cohen, plus JD Herzog on saxophone and Jimmy G. Latham on drums. They have entertained audiences throughout the New York metro area at corporate events, private parties, restaurants and clubs. For more information, check them out on their website www.ignitingmusic.com/igniters
and so much more in the area. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com for more events this weekend.
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
Hope you had a great summer. Enjoy our exciting fall programs.
PAUL FEINER
Please join me at the memorial 5K run tomorrow. We will start at VE Macy Park at 9 AM. The entire run will start and finish at VE Macy Park in Ardsley on the S County trail.
The start and finish will occur at the V.E. Macy Park near the Great Hunger Memorial. There is plenty of parking and a portable toilet available. The reason why this course is ideal is because it is completely self contained so runners will not need to be concerned about motor vehicles. We will be closing the trail for a limited time to foot and bicycle traffic so it will be essential that we begin on time. The park and trail are located on the grounds where The Cantina restaurant once was.
Park Access: you can only gain access to the park by using the Saw Mill River Parkway going NORTH past Exit #17 (Dobbs Ferry/ Ardsley Exit). The entrance to the park is approximately a half mile further on your right. Those runners traveling south on the Saw Mill River Parkway must get off on Dobbs Ferry/ Ardsley Exit #17 and follow the signs to get back on the Saw Mill River Parkway traveling NORTH.
Race start time is 9:00 am SHARP.
DOG SWIM THIS SUNDAY AT AF VETERAN POOL FROM 10 TO 2 PM---One of the most popular events we sponsor each year: a dog swim for dogs. Dogs are invited to take a dip at our town pool, located off of Heatherdell Road. Over a 100 dogs (large and small) usually jump into the pool and have lots of fun. Their owners also enjoy watching their dogs show off their aquatic talents...
we will be holding a job networking meeting for people out of work on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Greenburgh library.
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – September 14, 2010 – 9:15 AM
Please note that this Work Session will be held at the in the Multi-Purpose Center at
Anthony F. Veteran Park
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.). We are starting our discussions of the 2011 budget on Tuesday. we will be meeting with various dept heads.
09:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Courts
10:00 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Tax Receiver
10:15 AM Preliminary Budget Meetings: Police Department
11:15 AM Schedule Dates: Town Board, Chief of Police, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation to meet with residents regarding Washington Ave. Park re: Parking, Cross Walk, Traffic Sign (“Drive Slowly – Children at Play”), Verizon Trucks (speeding)
11:20 AM Motion for Executive Session by _________2nd __________Vote_______
HARTSDALE FIRE DISTRICT CONDUCTS FIRE HYDRANT TESTING STARTING MONDAY...
The Hartsdale Fire District will be conducting fire hydrant testing starting Monday, September 13 and will continue for approximately two weeks. As you requested, could you please forward the following information to Hartsdale residents via your e-mail list and post on the town’s webpage. Residents have already been notified by hand-delivered newsletter and the testing schedule will be forwarded to WFAS radio each morning with that day’s schedule.
Regards,
Raymond Maseda
Fire Captain
During the test, sediment may be stirred up in the water system causing browning of the water in the test area. The water will clear after a short time and is safe for drinking and cooking. Each morning WFAS radio will broadcast the streets and area that will be affected by the testing. If you notice water discoloration, we recommend that residents run a faucet until the water color clears.
THIS WEEKEND: HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst | Lyndhurst
Friday, September 10, September 11 & September 12 For 26 years, FALL CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST has been a fund raiser for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It returns to the 67 acre Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, displaying contemporary work from more than 250 artists and craftspeople from across the country. Collectors, art enthusiasts and discerning shoppers will enjoy the rare opportunity to meet these visionary artists and purchase their latest work.
The 4th Annual Take Me To The River Music & Art Festival | Draper Park, Hastings THIS IS A FABULOUS EVENT....ONE OF THE BEST EVENTS I ATTEND EVERY YEAR
Presented by 12 miles north http://www.rivertownsguide.com/music
Saturday, September 11 from 11:30am - 9:30pm (rain date Sunday, September 12)
A day of music & art for all ages -- bringing together some of the best local performers in folk, jazz, blues, Americana, world & alternative music with a little bit extra to keep even the littlest music & art lover smiling. Visit our site for details and schedule. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 @ door. Kids 17 & under free.
The Annual Hudson River Swim for Life
Sunday, September 12 from Sleepy Hollow - Nyack
Join us for The Hudson River Swim For Life. Take part in a 3-mile swim across the Hudson River from Nyack, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY or join the 1 mile swim along the shores of Sleepy Hollow. And this year, we are offering a pool option; Contact us for more information. Kayakers and boaters will be safely aiding the swimmers across the river. Swimmers of all ages will be taking part in order to raise funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Learn more about all of the options and register today! Visit our Home Page Fundraising section (right column) for links and details.
Sleepy Hollow Beekman Avenue Street Fair | Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
Sunday, September 12 from 10am - 5pm
Over 80 Vendors, Live Bands, Kids Carnival and Great Food. "Tramps Like Us", a Bruce Springsteen tribute band, will be performing.
The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester was formed in 2009 to bring very amateur musicians together for a unique opportunity to play with other like minded and similarly talented people. Their mission is to provide a place for people who are not up to professional or even amateur level status to join together as beginners, adults who haven’t touched their instrument in years but yearn to have a place to play in a group, and professionals who want a place to play a new instrument. The orchestra currently consists, of violins, cellos, flutes, clarinets, saxophones, an accordion, and a banjo. We urge you to check us out, as we are a welcoming group with a need to fill all our sections and incorporate new people into our community. For more information, check them out on their website www.thereallyterribleorchestra.com or contact Barbara Rosenthal at rtowest@gmail.com, or 914-582-9096.
Andy & The Igniters will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, September 11th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Andy & The Igniters is an accomplished band that performs an irresistible mix of American music ranging from jumping R&B and blues to honky tonk, swing and rock ‘n’ roll. Our dynamic quartet features Andy Karp’s soulful vocals and hot blues guitar and bassist/vocalist Debbie Cohen, plus JD Herzog on saxophone and Jimmy G. Latham on drums. They have entertained audiences throughout the New York metro area at corporate events, private parties, restaurants and clubs. For more information, check them out on their website www.ignitingmusic.com/igniters
and so much more in the area. Visit http://www.rivertownsguide.com for more events this weekend.
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
Hope you had a great summer. Enjoy our exciting fall programs.
PAUL FEINER
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
good news--one less unemployed
the following e mail was very rewarding. this constituent has a disability. He worked so hard finding employment. I'm thrilled that he succeeded. Persistence pays off!
PAUL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Mi__]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:32 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: I got a job!!!
Good Evening, Mr. Feiner,
I'm not sure if my mother has told you already, but I had obtained a permanent, full-time position with -__ last week and started working today. It's almost been 8 months after my last assignment had ended so you are probably aware of how excited I am about getting back to work. I appreciate what you have done in assisting me during my time of unemployment. I will keep you updated on my progess. Thanks for everything, once again.
Regards,
M (name deleted
PAUL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Mi__]
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:32 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: I got a job!!!
Good Evening, Mr. Feiner,
I'm not sure if my mother has told you already, but I had obtained a permanent, full-time position with -__ last week and started working today. It's almost been 8 months after my last assignment had ended so you are probably aware of how excited I am about getting back to work. I appreciate what you have done in assisting me during my time of unemployment. I will keep you updated on my progess. Thanks for everything, once again.
Regards,
M (name deleted
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
garage sale october 9th
Dear Prospective Vendors, Residents and All;
The Town of Greenburgh will sponsor “ A Dry Sale – Like An Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale” at the Greenburgh Town Hall, Saturday, October 9th, 2010 from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the town’s youth skating program.
The parking lot at Town Hall will be converted into a welcoming festival-like space with vendors, music and activities for children. If it rains, all activities will be moved inside town hall.
Vendors, professional and non-professional, are invited to participate. To participate, vendors must pay a $50.00 (fifty dollars) participation/ table space fee. Professional, “For Profit” vendors, retailers or established food businesses, will be asked to provide a NYS Sales Tax Certificate of Authority. Any established “Not-For-Profit” organization will be asked to provide a NYS Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. All other vendors, including residents who wish to participate as individual vendors, will not be required to provide either.
The Dry Sale is just like a flea market event – participants may sell a variety of items (legal) that may be found at any flea market type event. Vendors must provide their own “set-ups,” i.e., items for sale, decorations, chairs and a table – not to exceed 3 feet wide and 6 feet long – as well as a table covering (optional). Vendors will be responsible for setting up their individual space, as well as breaking it down at the end of the event and will be held responsible for taking all personal items with them at the end of the day. There will be ample free parking available for all.
Please reserve your table space by Friday, September 17, 2010. The $50.00 table space fee must be paid by Friday, October 1, 2010.
For further information, please call 993-1627.
We look forward to your presence and participation in this wonderful and festive event!
Best regards,
The Event Committee
The Town of Greenburgh will sponsor “ A Dry Sale – Like An Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale” at the Greenburgh Town Hall, Saturday, October 9th, 2010 from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the town’s youth skating program.
The parking lot at Town Hall will be converted into a welcoming festival-like space with vendors, music and activities for children. If it rains, all activities will be moved inside town hall.
Vendors, professional and non-professional, are invited to participate. To participate, vendors must pay a $50.00 (fifty dollars) participation/ table space fee. Professional, “For Profit” vendors, retailers or established food businesses, will be asked to provide a NYS Sales Tax Certificate of Authority. Any established “Not-For-Profit” organization will be asked to provide a NYS Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. All other vendors, including residents who wish to participate as individual vendors, will not be required to provide either.
The Dry Sale is just like a flea market event – participants may sell a variety of items (legal) that may be found at any flea market type event. Vendors must provide their own “set-ups,” i.e., items for sale, decorations, chairs and a table – not to exceed 3 feet wide and 6 feet long – as well as a table covering (optional). Vendors will be responsible for setting up their individual space, as well as breaking it down at the end of the event and will be held responsible for taking all personal items with them at the end of the day. There will be ample free parking available for all.
Please reserve your table space by Friday, September 17, 2010. The $50.00 table space fee must be paid by Friday, October 1, 2010.
For further information, please call 993-1627.
We look forward to your presence and participation in this wonderful and festive event!
Best regards,
The Event Committee
Monday, August 30, 2010
From: frank [f__deleted name @hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:06 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Back in business!
8-30-10
Dear Paul.
After a long period of P/T jobs, one of which you were instrumental in my getting, I have gotten a contract in my chosen career and will be reducing the p/t commitments.
Your help came at a time when things did not look good and was deeply appreciated.
I have asked___, the firm that has me teaching ESL in Weschester, to reach out to you to find someone to pick up most of my hours and recommended that the law firm (___) you set me up with, get back to you as well.
Frank
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:06 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Back in business!
8-30-10
Dear Paul.
After a long period of P/T jobs, one of which you were instrumental in my getting, I have gotten a contract in my chosen career and will be reducing the p/t commitments.
Your help came at a time when things did not look good and was deeply appreciated.
I have asked___, the firm that has me teaching ESL in Weschester, to reach out to you to find someone to pick up most of my hours and recommended that the law firm (___) you set me up with, get back to you as well.
Frank
Friday, August 27, 2010
garage sale...westhab receives state funding...e hartsdale ave concerts..fun events
The Town of Greenburgh will sponsor “ A Dry Sale – Like An Old Fashioned Block Party and Garage Sale” at the Greenburgh Town Hall, Saturday, October 9th, 2010 from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the town’s youth skating program. We have a very successful indoor skating program at the Theodore Young community Center. The only problem: the skates are very old (30 years old). They need replacing. Rather than use taxpayer dollars to replace the skates we will raise the funds privately. Vendors will be asked to contribute $50 for their tables at thee garage sale. If you would like to participate in the garage sale please e mail Town Clerk Judith Beville at townclerk@greenburghny.com.
The parking lot at Town Hall will be converted into a welcoming festival-like space with vendors, music. Lots of fun.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday September 12th--DOG Swim---Anthony Veteran town Pool. Every year we close out the summer season with a dog swim at the pool. Over a hundred dogs and their owners have a great time between the hours of 10-2.
WESTHAB RECEIVES STATE APPROVALS FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING
Westhab received approval yesterday from DHCR for about $7.5 million in tax credit and other state financing for this 28 unit workforce housing development in Greenburgh, at 22 Tarrytown Road.
Katherine Bescherer will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 28th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Katherine Bescherer is a singer-songwriter currently living in White Plains, NY. She is at the beginning of a reemergence with her song-writing and performing. Katherine previously had an extensive performing career in NYC including a self-released debut CD entitled Clouds Can Break. Her life now as teacher and single working mother have ultimately led her back to her art because it is here where the many aspects of her life meet in synergy. Katherine’s alternative folk songs are reflective and insightful as she considers the journey of her life, its many heartaches and losses, it precious moments and successes, and her ongoing quest for self-understanding and liberation. For more information, please go to www.myspace.com/katherinebescherer
Pier 54 will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 28th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Pier 54 is Julia Pernicone (Vocals), Jack Hoffman (Guitar), Dan Hemerlein (Bass) and Andrew Barbato (Drums). Pier 54 is a colorful array of genres; with Jack's roots in pop and rock Dan's experience as a jazz/funk musician and Andrew's influences in classic rock the band has a sound which is both unique and attention grabbing. As students at Ardsley High School, the four met and began playing at the school's guitar club once a week after school. After playing a few local shows the group thought of taking on a real challenge, the summer leg of the Westchester battle of the bands at Rye Playland. After preparing a brief demo in Hoffman's basement studio the group was accepted to play from over 25 entries. As the youngest band to play, Pier 54 won second place of the six bands who played. Since, the band has begun work writing and recording a demo tape as well as booking many more local gigs. As a budding fresh act in the local music scene, Pier 54 is turning heads as their repertoire and fan base grow by leaps and bounds
Fun Events from the Rivertownsguide.com
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. I WILL ALSO SPEND SOME TIME TOMORROW (SATURDAY AFTERNOON) AT THE AF VETERAN TOWN POOL, CHATTING WITH RESIDENTS AND SOLICITING FEEDBACK RE: YOUR CONCERNS.
PAUL FEINER
The parking lot at Town Hall will be converted into a welcoming festival-like space with vendors, music. Lots of fun.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday September 12th--DOG Swim---Anthony Veteran town Pool. Every year we close out the summer season with a dog swim at the pool. Over a hundred dogs and their owners have a great time between the hours of 10-2.
WESTHAB RECEIVES STATE APPROVALS FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING
Westhab received approval yesterday from DHCR for about $7.5 million in tax credit and other state financing for this 28 unit workforce housing development in Greenburgh, at 22 Tarrytown Road.
Katherine Bescherer will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 28th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Katherine Bescherer is a singer-songwriter currently living in White Plains, NY. She is at the beginning of a reemergence with her song-writing and performing. Katherine previously had an extensive performing career in NYC including a self-released debut CD entitled Clouds Can Break. Her life now as teacher and single working mother have ultimately led her back to her art because it is here where the many aspects of her life meet in synergy. Katherine’s alternative folk songs are reflective and insightful as she considers the journey of her life, its many heartaches and losses, it precious moments and successes, and her ongoing quest for self-understanding and liberation. For more information, please go to www.myspace.com/katherinebescherer
Pier 54 will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 28th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Pier 54 is Julia Pernicone (Vocals), Jack Hoffman (Guitar), Dan Hemerlein (Bass) and Andrew Barbato (Drums). Pier 54 is a colorful array of genres; with Jack's roots in pop and rock Dan's experience as a jazz/funk musician and Andrew's influences in classic rock the band has a sound which is both unique and attention grabbing. As students at Ardsley High School, the four met and began playing at the school's guitar club once a week after school. After playing a few local shows the group thought of taking on a real challenge, the summer leg of the Westchester battle of the bands at Rye Playland. After preparing a brief demo in Hoffman's basement studio the group was accepted to play from over 25 entries. As the youngest band to play, Pier 54 won second place of the six bands who played. Since, the band has begun work writing and recording a demo tape as well as booking many more local gigs. As a budding fresh act in the local music scene, Pier 54 is turning heads as their repertoire and fan base grow by leaps and bounds
Fun Events from the Rivertownsguide.com
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND. I WILL ALSO SPEND SOME TIME TOMORROW (SATURDAY AFTERNOON) AT THE AF VETERAN TOWN POOL, CHATTING WITH RESIDENTS AND SOLICITING FEEDBACK RE: YOUR CONCERNS.
PAUL FEINER
Thursday, August 26, 2010
new voting machine demonstrations
Town Clerk Judith Beville will be sponsoring demonstrations re: new voting machines on the following dates. The new machines will be used on primary and election days. Feel free to stop by at town hall.
PAUL FEINER
New Voting Machine Demonstrations at Greenburgh Town Hall,
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, New York
· Saturday, August 28th: 11:30, 12:00noon, 12:30pm, 1:00pm
· Tuesday, August 31st: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
· Wednesday, September 1st: 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm
· Thursday, September 2nd: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm
PAUL FEINER
New Voting Machine Demonstrations at Greenburgh Town Hall,
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, New York
· Saturday, August 28th: 11:30, 12:00noon, 12:30pm, 1:00pm
· Tuesday, August 31st: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
· Wednesday, September 1st: 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm
· Thursday, September 2nd: 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm
Saturday, August 14, 2010
a nice article about e hartsdale ave and the efforts to revitalize the ave
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Hart walk
Georgette Gouveia | Aug-13-10, 04:09 PM | 1 2 3 4 5 1 Vote
Topics: Economic Development
“I don’t think East Hartsdale Avenue was ever really gone,” Greenburgh planning Commissioner Thomas Madden says of the thoroughfare, which has had its share of ups and downs over the years. “As streets evolve, tastes change. They go through a 20-year cycle. East Hartsdale Avenue is about to start a new 20-year cycle.”
And how.
A vital east-west artery through Westchester County that was once home to banks, pharmacies and specialty shops, East Hartsdale Avenue has reinvented itself of late as an international food court in the Greenburgh hamlet of Hartsdale, with Vega, a zesty new Mexican restaurant, and an expanded Enrico’s pastry and cheese shop joining eight other eateries that include Azuma Sushi, Frankie & Fanucci’s Wood Oven Pizzeria, Harrys of Hartsdale, Hunan Village II and Masala Kraft Café.
Now Greenburgh is serving up some food for the soul to go along with food for the body: The town is set to announce The East Hartsdale Avenue Art Walk as part of the continuing Celebrate Art Greenburgh 2010. The walk – stretching from the Fenimore Road Bridge to Central Avenue “around Oct. 21” through mid-December – will consist of a juried show of local artworks reproduced on vinyl banners suspended from lampposts. The double-sided, weather-resistant banners – created using soy-based inks baked into fabric made from recycled plastic bottles – will cost between $200 and $250 each, says Tracy Allan, a filmmaker and photographer from Hastings-on-Hudson, who organized a similar event for that village in 2008. Sponsors’ names will be displayed on the bottom of each work along with that of the artist. For $20, interested artists will have an opportunity to submit up to three works to a committee consisting of town officials and members of area arts councils, with each additional submission costing $5.
In this, Madden – whose actual title is commissioner, Community Development and Conservation – is working with Sarah Bracey White, executive director of Arts and Culture for Greenburgh. She has placed a small exhibit of painted gourds by Mount Vernon artist Gail Wilson in a storefront where the former Hartsdale Cheesery once displayed its wares.
“An empty store on a street is the equivalent of a mouth of pretty teeth with one missing,” White says. “It’s very rewarding to put pictures in a window and see people walking up and down looking at them.”
The rewards are financial as well as emotional, and not just for the artists. Several years ago when East Hartsdale Avenue had several vacant storefronts, White hung artworks in the windows. Soon, she says, the spaces were rented.
It’s the strategy behind Art Walk.
“Art is one of the lifebloods of a community and one of the ways to spur economic development,” Madden says over coffee at Starbucks in MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Hartsdale station -- on track to become a state landmark.
But Madden isn’t planning to use art only to raise the profile of the avenue. He’s hoping to create a unified Greenburgh identity by extending the art walk project to the town’s various communities – the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown as well as the unincorporated area that stretches along Central Avenue from the Midway Shopping Center to the boundary of White Plains.
Many people live here for years, Madden says, without realizing that Greenburgh is made up of so many diverse communities.
If diversity is the key to East Hartsdale Avenue as Restaurant Row, then Shiva Natarajan is certainly its poster child. Natarajan owns several Indian and Thai restaurants in Connecticut, the Hudson Valley and New York City, including Malabar in Elmsford, Jaipore in Brewster, Little Thai Kitchen in Greenwich and Chola in Manhattan. Vega – on the site of the former Oporto, which was a Portuguese restaurant – is his first Mexican place.
“I love Mexican food, and food is universal,” he says. “Maybe a few spices are different. But it’s the same discipline.”
Natarajan remembers Hartsdale from the days when he lived there as an MBA student at Pace University. He wanted to bring to the hamlet not only the Mexican food he adores but a vibrant feel.
“We don’t get a lot of happening places in Westchester,” he says. “I said, ‘Let’s do it here.’”
Indeed, on a Friday afternoon, Vega seems to be a happening place, with patrons complimenting waiters on entrées like the fresh, crisp grilled-chicken taco salad. The throbbing music adds to the vibe, as does the eclectic modern décor – beaded black chandeliers, tree sculptures, midnight-blue tiled walls, purple and orange-accented banquettes. The look is complemented by a romantic floral tribute to Frida Kahlo that the artist herself – a bold, sensual colorist and a modern woman if there ever was one – might’ve found ironic.
Across the street, Joe Floriano, owner of Enrico’s of Hartsdale, is indulging in one of his luscious jelly doughnuts before heading back to the kitchen. The new, expanded 2,400-square-foot Enrico’s – located in the former Hartsdale Farm – consists of the pastry shop plus a streamlined version of the old Cheesery, with some of the Cheesery staff. It’s getting good reviews from the public, Floriano says.
Meanwhile, neighbor Brad Nagy – co-owner (with Angelo Viscoso) of Frankie & Fanucci’s – is considering annexing the old Enrico’s and using the extra 800 square feet as a party room.
For Nagy, who’ll be opening another Frankie & Fanucci’s with his partner in Mamaroneck in October, it’s all about knowing the clientele and the times. The thin-crust pizzeria started as a higher-end place but segued to a popularly priced casual family eatery when the economy went south.
The strategy is working. On a Friday night, the place is packed.
It’s a scene town officials, merchants and artists alike are working together to replicate all over the street.
Hart walk
Georgette Gouveia | Aug-13-10, 04:09 PM | 1 2 3 4 5 1 Vote
Topics: Economic Development
“I don’t think East Hartsdale Avenue was ever really gone,” Greenburgh planning Commissioner Thomas Madden says of the thoroughfare, which has had its share of ups and downs over the years. “As streets evolve, tastes change. They go through a 20-year cycle. East Hartsdale Avenue is about to start a new 20-year cycle.”
And how.
A vital east-west artery through Westchester County that was once home to banks, pharmacies and specialty shops, East Hartsdale Avenue has reinvented itself of late as an international food court in the Greenburgh hamlet of Hartsdale, with Vega, a zesty new Mexican restaurant, and an expanded Enrico’s pastry and cheese shop joining eight other eateries that include Azuma Sushi, Frankie & Fanucci’s Wood Oven Pizzeria, Harrys of Hartsdale, Hunan Village II and Masala Kraft Café.
Now Greenburgh is serving up some food for the soul to go along with food for the body: The town is set to announce The East Hartsdale Avenue Art Walk as part of the continuing Celebrate Art Greenburgh 2010. The walk – stretching from the Fenimore Road Bridge to Central Avenue “around Oct. 21” through mid-December – will consist of a juried show of local artworks reproduced on vinyl banners suspended from lampposts. The double-sided, weather-resistant banners – created using soy-based inks baked into fabric made from recycled plastic bottles – will cost between $200 and $250 each, says Tracy Allan, a filmmaker and photographer from Hastings-on-Hudson, who organized a similar event for that village in 2008. Sponsors’ names will be displayed on the bottom of each work along with that of the artist. For $20, interested artists will have an opportunity to submit up to three works to a committee consisting of town officials and members of area arts councils, with each additional submission costing $5.
In this, Madden – whose actual title is commissioner, Community Development and Conservation – is working with Sarah Bracey White, executive director of Arts and Culture for Greenburgh. She has placed a small exhibit of painted gourds by Mount Vernon artist Gail Wilson in a storefront where the former Hartsdale Cheesery once displayed its wares.
“An empty store on a street is the equivalent of a mouth of pretty teeth with one missing,” White says. “It’s very rewarding to put pictures in a window and see people walking up and down looking at them.”
The rewards are financial as well as emotional, and not just for the artists. Several years ago when East Hartsdale Avenue had several vacant storefronts, White hung artworks in the windows. Soon, she says, the spaces were rented.
It’s the strategy behind Art Walk.
“Art is one of the lifebloods of a community and one of the ways to spur economic development,” Madden says over coffee at Starbucks in MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Hartsdale station -- on track to become a state landmark.
But Madden isn’t planning to use art only to raise the profile of the avenue. He’s hoping to create a unified Greenburgh identity by extending the art walk project to the town’s various communities – the villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown as well as the unincorporated area that stretches along Central Avenue from the Midway Shopping Center to the boundary of White Plains.
Many people live here for years, Madden says, without realizing that Greenburgh is made up of so many diverse communities.
If diversity is the key to East Hartsdale Avenue as Restaurant Row, then Shiva Natarajan is certainly its poster child. Natarajan owns several Indian and Thai restaurants in Connecticut, the Hudson Valley and New York City, including Malabar in Elmsford, Jaipore in Brewster, Little Thai Kitchen in Greenwich and Chola in Manhattan. Vega – on the site of the former Oporto, which was a Portuguese restaurant – is his first Mexican place.
“I love Mexican food, and food is universal,” he says. “Maybe a few spices are different. But it’s the same discipline.”
Natarajan remembers Hartsdale from the days when he lived there as an MBA student at Pace University. He wanted to bring to the hamlet not only the Mexican food he adores but a vibrant feel.
“We don’t get a lot of happening places in Westchester,” he says. “I said, ‘Let’s do it here.’”
Indeed, on a Friday afternoon, Vega seems to be a happening place, with patrons complimenting waiters on entrées like the fresh, crisp grilled-chicken taco salad. The throbbing music adds to the vibe, as does the eclectic modern décor – beaded black chandeliers, tree sculptures, midnight-blue tiled walls, purple and orange-accented banquettes. The look is complemented by a romantic floral tribute to Frida Kahlo that the artist herself – a bold, sensual colorist and a modern woman if there ever was one – might’ve found ironic.
Across the street, Joe Floriano, owner of Enrico’s of Hartsdale, is indulging in one of his luscious jelly doughnuts before heading back to the kitchen. The new, expanded 2,400-square-foot Enrico’s – located in the former Hartsdale Farm – consists of the pastry shop plus a streamlined version of the old Cheesery, with some of the Cheesery staff. It’s getting good reviews from the public, Floriano says.
Meanwhile, neighbor Brad Nagy – co-owner (with Angelo Viscoso) of Frankie & Fanucci’s – is considering annexing the old Enrico’s and using the extra 800 square feet as a party room.
For Nagy, who’ll be opening another Frankie & Fanucci’s with his partner in Mamaroneck in October, it’s all about knowing the clientele and the times. The thin-crust pizzeria started as a higher-end place but segued to a popularly priced casual family eatery when the economy went south.
The strategy is working. On a Friday night, the place is packed.
It’s a scene town officials, merchants and artists alike are working together to replicate all over the street.
Friday, August 13, 2010
STATEMENT: FORTRESS BIBLE CHURCH DECISION...LEAF COMPOSTING...CAMP DURING LAST WEEKS OF AUGUST...FAMILY DAY AT TDYCC..FARMER'S MARKET...FUN EVENTS
I am disappointed with the Order and Opinion of Judge Robinson, issued more than three years after the conclusion of the trial, and on his last day on the federal bench. It is not appropriate for a Court to substitute its judgment for the judgment of elected municipal officials who relied on the opinions of independent professional traffic consultants during the environmental review process. Here, in evaluating the church’s application to build a large combined school and church immediately adjacent to the busy entrance to the Sprain Brook Parkway on Dobbs Ferry Road, the Town relied on its traffic expert, who advised the Town that the project as proposed would cause unsafe and dangerous traffic conditions. I believe that it would have been irresponsible to disregard this conclusion. Notwithstanding Judge Robinson’s Opinion, I believe that nothing the Town did in evaluating the Church’s application violated any provision of law.
Furthermore, as anyone who lives in Greenburgh will agree, Greenburgh has an outstanding record in welcoming all religions, and I dispute any suggestion to the contrary. During my administration, numerous and diverse religious institutions have applied for and received approval for their projects. I have always maintained, and continue to maintain, that the Town would welcome the Fortress Bible Church at an appropriate and safe location in Greenburgh.
I will be discussing with the Town Board and the Town’s attorneys an appeal of Judge Robinson’s Order and Opinion.
PAUL FEINER
How are leaves, composting and money linked?
Last year the Irvington DPW collected 2,000 tons of leaves in the Village. Dumping fees alone (not including labor, fuel, transport) cost $15/ton.
$15/ton x 2,000 tons = $30,000 ---YOUR TAXES!
Learn how to keep those leaves on your property and turn them into GOLD!!!! --high quality compost to fertilize your own garden beds and lawn.
Saturday, August 14, 10:30 AM
at the
Greenburgh Nature Center
Members – free; Non-Members - $6
For more information, call:
Anne: (914)813-1812; 914-564-9696
Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
RiverTowns Arts Council has a fantastic camp during the end of the summer (after many day camps have closed for the season). If you are a parent of a child between 3rd and 9th grade and are looking for a place to send your kids to camp during the end of August—this is a great opportunity.
-----Original Message-----
From: RiverArts
To: feiner98@aol.com
Sent: Fri, Aug 13, 2010 6:31 am
Subject: Register now - SummerArts Workshops for Kids 2010
SummerArts Workshops for Kids 2010
There are a few spaces remaining - REGISTER NOW!
CAMP STARTS IN ONE WEEK - CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER TODAY
Dates: Aug 23 - 27 & Aug 30 - Sept 3 2010
Time: 9am-2pm Monday - Friday
Place: First Reformed Church, Hastings on Hudson
For: Kids entering grades 3-9
An end of summer experience not to be missed!
For more info click here!
Register now
________________________________________
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RiverArts
PO Box 60
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706
Tomorrow (Saturday) the Theodore Young Community Center will be sponsoring their family day celebration from 11-8:30 PM. Lots of fun events. Bring your entire family. Outdoor concert tomorrow at the Hartsdale farmer’s market.
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
Furthermore, as anyone who lives in Greenburgh will agree, Greenburgh has an outstanding record in welcoming all religions, and I dispute any suggestion to the contrary. During my administration, numerous and diverse religious institutions have applied for and received approval for their projects. I have always maintained, and continue to maintain, that the Town would welcome the Fortress Bible Church at an appropriate and safe location in Greenburgh.
I will be discussing with the Town Board and the Town’s attorneys an appeal of Judge Robinson’s Order and Opinion.
PAUL FEINER
How are leaves, composting and money linked?
Last year the Irvington DPW collected 2,000 tons of leaves in the Village. Dumping fees alone (not including labor, fuel, transport) cost $15/ton.
$15/ton x 2,000 tons = $30,000 ---YOUR TAXES!
Learn how to keep those leaves on your property and turn them into GOLD!!!! --high quality compost to fertilize your own garden beds and lawn.
Saturday, August 14, 10:30 AM
at the
Greenburgh Nature Center
Members – free; Non-Members - $6
For more information, call:
Anne: (914)813-1812; 914-564-9696
Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583
RiverTowns Arts Council has a fantastic camp during the end of the summer (after many day camps have closed for the season). If you are a parent of a child between 3rd and 9th grade and are looking for a place to send your kids to camp during the end of August—this is a great opportunity.
-----Original Message-----
From: RiverArts
To: feiner98@aol.com
Sent: Fri, Aug 13, 2010 6:31 am
Subject: Register now - SummerArts Workshops for Kids 2010
SummerArts Workshops for Kids 2010
There are a few spaces remaining - REGISTER NOW!
CAMP STARTS IN ONE WEEK - CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER TODAY
Dates: Aug 23 - 27 & Aug 30 - Sept 3 2010
Time: 9am-2pm Monday - Friday
Place: First Reformed Church, Hastings on Hudson
For: Kids entering grades 3-9
An end of summer experience not to be missed!
For more info click here!
Register now
________________________________________
If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please reply to this message with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line or simply click on the following link: Unsubscribe
________________________________________
RiverArts
PO Box 60
Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706
Tomorrow (Saturday) the Theodore Young Community Center will be sponsoring their family day celebration from 11-8:30 PM. Lots of fun events. Bring your entire family. Outdoor concert tomorrow at the Hartsdale farmer’s market.
www.rivertownsguide.com ( frequently updated calendar of fun events happening in our area)
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
www.volunteer-center.org (the volunteer center can provide you with hundreds of volunteer opportunities.
WANT TO SAVE MONEY? WWW.KnowtoriousPIG.com posts substantial discounts on their website every day. Most of the discounts are 50%+ off the typical costs. Example; $1- for an entree at a restaurant.
Want a free prescription drug card? Some residents have advised me that they have saved 40% or more off their prescriptions from this card. Also have cards for pets.
The cards are available at my office. No gimmicks, no registration. Just take a card. Cards are effective if you do not have insurance or if you are underinsured.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
FISHER LANE BRIDGE SUMMARY
I understand many residents and commuters are concerned about an apparent lack of progress toward repairing the Fisher Lane Bridge. Please be assured this is an active design project and we are working with our consulting engineer to develop the best solution to this problem. As you know, this bridge was closed to westbound traffic this past April after inspection revealed serious structural decay to the steel beams supporting the deck grates. The Town contracted with a local consulting engineering firm, WSP Sells, with expertise in bridge inspection and design services, to inspect the existing conditions, evaluate the bridge and provide design services for the repair and or replacement of the bridge. Under their direction, the Town closed the westbound portion of the bridge after analysis confirmed the steel could not safely support the weight of passing cars. Since that time in April, we have continued to work with WSP Sells to further inspect and evaluate the bridge structure and supporting substructure to determine the condition of all aspects of the bridge so a design can be prepared to restore the bridge to allow traffic to again travel both east and west bound.
While it was first thought the failed steel beams could just be replaced, concerns developed relating to the condition of the existing concrete substructure. To test this system, it was required that the bridge be closed to all traffic. Closure of the bridge involves coordination with the adjacent municipalities, the County and Metro North Railroad and several weeks for advance notice to the commuters that use the lot. On July 19, the bridge was closed overnight as portions of the decking were removed and the concrete substructure was more fully evaluated. The testing verified the integrity of the concrete.
Following this test, design alternatives to the steel beams and deck were evaluated to consider long-term replacement, as the current steel beam and open deck structure is subject to accelerated decay and therefore does not have a long projected lifespan and has high maintenance requirements. The existing bridge failed due to severe rust and corrosion of the steel beams. Also, additional designs to offer improved accessibility along the walkway across the bridge were considered.
Designs evaluated include two different types of pre-cast concrete plank systems and a hybrid system of both steel and poured in place concrete decking. A key design constraint is the bearing capacity of the existing piles supporting the bridge requiring a relatively light deck structure. A second design constraint is the constructability of the new bridge within the restricted time frame of 48-hours over a single weekend to permit access to the lot for commuters.
At this time, WSP-Sells is focusing on a final design alternative that will be strong enough to carry the traffic, light enough not to exceed the capacity of the pile foundation, provide long-life with reasonable maintenance needs and be constructed within a 48-hour window. Our consultant expects a final design by the end of August.
Victor G. Carosi, P.E.
Commissioner of Public Works
Town of Greenburgh
While it was first thought the failed steel beams could just be replaced, concerns developed relating to the condition of the existing concrete substructure. To test this system, it was required that the bridge be closed to all traffic. Closure of the bridge involves coordination with the adjacent municipalities, the County and Metro North Railroad and several weeks for advance notice to the commuters that use the lot. On July 19, the bridge was closed overnight as portions of the decking were removed and the concrete substructure was more fully evaluated. The testing verified the integrity of the concrete.
Following this test, design alternatives to the steel beams and deck were evaluated to consider long-term replacement, as the current steel beam and open deck structure is subject to accelerated decay and therefore does not have a long projected lifespan and has high maintenance requirements. The existing bridge failed due to severe rust and corrosion of the steel beams. Also, additional designs to offer improved accessibility along the walkway across the bridge were considered.
Designs evaluated include two different types of pre-cast concrete plank systems and a hybrid system of both steel and poured in place concrete decking. A key design constraint is the bearing capacity of the existing piles supporting the bridge requiring a relatively light deck structure. A second design constraint is the constructability of the new bridge within the restricted time frame of 48-hours over a single weekend to permit access to the lot for commuters.
At this time, WSP-Sells is focusing on a final design alternative that will be strong enough to carry the traffic, light enough not to exceed the capacity of the pile foundation, provide long-life with reasonable maintenance needs and be constructed within a 48-hour window. Our consultant expects a final design by the end of August.
Victor G. Carosi, P.E.
Commissioner of Public Works
Town of Greenburgh
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
GREENBURGH BECOMES HOLLYWOOD EAST COAST --town hall used to film commercial..we receive $4100...movie filmed in Greenburgh
WILL GREENBURGH BECOME HOLLYWOOD EAST COAST?
The town of Greenburgh may eventually become Hollywood East coast! A scene in the just released movie: "THE OTHER GUY'S starring Will Farrell was filmed in the vacant Mitty's Restaurant, south of the 4 corners in Hartsdale. soon--Hurricane Grill and Wings will open their new restaurant at this site.
Today, thanks in large part to the efforts of Bill Carter, Commissioner of the Theodore Young Community Center and Judith Beville, town clerk - a commercial was filmed at our Greenburgh Town Hall. The town received a check for $4100. Excellent revenue for a few hours of excitement!
The following is an e mail from Judith Beville, Town Clerk.
PAUL FEINER
“Lights!!! Camera!!! Action…no…, better yet…, ROLLING!!!” Town Hall was all a-buzz today as a portion of the cafeteria was transformed into a Progresso Soup commercial set and scene. The question, “Do they need extras?,” could be heard by town hall employees, in passing. Of course, Progresso brought their own crew and actors. It was truly a day of quiet excitement, though, after the trucks rolled up and unloaded props, camera equipment as well as a mini lunch café for the production crew. For several hours, we spoke to each other in hushed tones near the cafeteria and legal department as production assistants gingerly guided staff through the area, when necessary. The atmosphere at Town Hall was warm and welcoming, yet strictly business and professional as the curiosity and novelty waned giving way to town business as usual. After close to four hours of filming, a husky voice stated, loudly, “That’s it.” The hustle and bustle of breaking down the set replaced the near silence with accolades and expressions of “Job, well done.” As it was now near 5:00pm, several town staff, still in awe, greeted the production staff with handshakes and smiles. Wrapping up his gear, the production manager gave us a parting comment, “It was great working with you. This is a fantastic location. We hope that you will keep the doors open to us.”
Judith Beville
Town Clerk
The town of Greenburgh may eventually become Hollywood East coast! A scene in the just released movie: "THE OTHER GUY'S starring Will Farrell was filmed in the vacant Mitty's Restaurant, south of the 4 corners in Hartsdale. soon--Hurricane Grill and Wings will open their new restaurant at this site.
Today, thanks in large part to the efforts of Bill Carter, Commissioner of the Theodore Young Community Center and Judith Beville, town clerk - a commercial was filmed at our Greenburgh Town Hall. The town received a check for $4100. Excellent revenue for a few hours of excitement!
The following is an e mail from Judith Beville, Town Clerk.
PAUL FEINER
“Lights!!! Camera!!! Action…no…, better yet…, ROLLING!!!” Town Hall was all a-buzz today as a portion of the cafeteria was transformed into a Progresso Soup commercial set and scene. The question, “Do they need extras?,” could be heard by town hall employees, in passing. Of course, Progresso brought their own crew and actors. It was truly a day of quiet excitement, though, after the trucks rolled up and unloaded props, camera equipment as well as a mini lunch café for the production crew. For several hours, we spoke to each other in hushed tones near the cafeteria and legal department as production assistants gingerly guided staff through the area, when necessary. The atmosphere at Town Hall was warm and welcoming, yet strictly business and professional as the curiosity and novelty waned giving way to town business as usual. After close to four hours of filming, a husky voice stated, loudly, “That’s it.” The hustle and bustle of breaking down the set replaced the near silence with accolades and expressions of “Job, well done.” As it was now near 5:00pm, several town staff, still in awe, greeted the production staff with handshakes and smiles. Wrapping up his gear, the production manager gave us a parting comment, “It was great working with you. This is a fantastic location. We hope that you will keep the doors open to us.”
Judith Beville
Town Clerk
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
new places to eat in hartsdale
NEW PLACES TO EAT IN GREENBURGH----GOOD NEWS FOR OUR LOCAL ECONOMY!
Hurricane Grill and Wings at the former Mitty’s Steak House on Central Ave hopes to open up on Central Ave, south of the 4 corners.. The plans are in the review stage and construction should start soon. They offer wings, burgers, fish, sandwiches and appetizers. This is the site of last year’s filming scene of the Other Guy’s starring Will Farrell. That movie just opened up. The space was vacant for 3 years.
Benjamin Steak House at the former Mighty Joe’s Restaurant. This is their first restaurant in Westchester the others are in Manhattan and Queens. Construction is underway.
Prime Barbeque Grill recently opened at the four Corners in Hartsdale.
PAUL FEINER
Hurricane Grill and Wings at the former Mitty’s Steak House on Central Ave hopes to open up on Central Ave, south of the 4 corners.. The plans are in the review stage and construction should start soon. They offer wings, burgers, fish, sandwiches and appetizers. This is the site of last year’s filming scene of the Other Guy’s starring Will Farrell. That movie just opened up. The space was vacant for 3 years.
Benjamin Steak House at the former Mighty Joe’s Restaurant. This is their first restaurant in Westchester the others are in Manhattan and Queens. Construction is underway.
Prime Barbeque Grill recently opened at the four Corners in Hartsdale.
PAUL FEINER
Monday, August 09, 2010
DUCK weeD AT CRANE POND
Received this e mail from Gerry Byrne, Commissioner of Parks about Crane Pond, which is located in Edgemont, off Pipeline Road (Pipeline Road connects to the Hartsdale train station). This is a charming little pond --one of the gateways to Edgemont. Many constituents have expressed concern about the condition of the pond. It's almost all green. Thought you would find this interesting. PAUL FEINER
I just made a site visit at Crane’s Pond and had a conversation with our Caretaker, Saverio DeGiorgo who has a degree in biology and he informed me that while there is some algae in the pond that the majority of the surface is duck weed and not algae. He thinks that this must have been transfer from a duck that picked it up from a different location and introduced it to the pond.
What is duck weed? Below is some information I picked up from the internet:
Duckweed belongs to the family Lemnaceae and is small, free floating green plants that form large blankets on the surface of sheltered water. The body of duckweed is composed of a simple floating disc of photosynthetic tissue often with roots attached. It is not differentiated into stem and leaf tissue. All species of duckweed supposedly produce minute flowers, but these flowers are seldom observed. Reproduction is generally vegetative and its growth rate is tremendous, A thumb-sized planting will cover 1.2 acres in 55 days if uninhibited.
Duckweed has some desirable properties for water purification. Duckweed treats waste by breaking it down and converting it into two components: biomass (duckweed leaves and roots) and treated water. Using duckweed for water purification is definitely low tech and needs a lot of space to be effective. Also, duckweed cannot process heavy metals, pesticides, or toxic substances.
Duckweed blooms typically occur in shallow waters rich in nutrients, especially phosphorus and/or nitrogen. Many studies have indicated that duckweed growth is a function of nutrient levels and not pH and/or temperature. If duckweed becomes an operational problem (i.e. clogging outlets), destroying the duckweed layer with herbicides does not solve the problem of excessive nutrients in the water. In addition, the chemical herbicides may be toxic to animal life, either directly or through biological magnification.
Because of the exponential growth rate Lemnaceae, herbicides must be used repeatedly (perhaps several times a year). Herbicides should be used with extreme caution and under careful supervision. Biological controls using ducks, fish, turtles, and crustaceans may also help control duckweed populations; however, this type of control is generally not suitable for wastewater systems. The mechanical removal of the duckweed cover can also remove some the nutrients. Stopping the inflow of excessive nutrients and the repetitive removal of the duckweed will greatly reduce the growth of duckweeds. Ideally, the best control is to eliminate the influx of excessive nutrients in the system.
In a nut shell, duckweed is present in water that has high levels of phosphorus and/or ammonia and unless it poses an operational problem it does not need to be removed.
Another way to eliminate the growth of duckweed or algae in a pond is to add supplemental biological products to help degrade any organics in the system. These bacteria will grow and create a stronger biomass and thereby reduce the amount of food or nutrients available for the duckweed or algae and outcompete them.
Here is the link were I got the above information: http://www.environmentalleverage.com/Duckweed.htm
I just made a site visit at Crane’s Pond and had a conversation with our Caretaker, Saverio DeGiorgo who has a degree in biology and he informed me that while there is some algae in the pond that the majority of the surface is duck weed and not algae. He thinks that this must have been transfer from a duck that picked it up from a different location and introduced it to the pond.
What is duck weed? Below is some information I picked up from the internet:
Duckweed belongs to the family Lemnaceae and is small, free floating green plants that form large blankets on the surface of sheltered water. The body of duckweed is composed of a simple floating disc of photosynthetic tissue often with roots attached. It is not differentiated into stem and leaf tissue. All species of duckweed supposedly produce minute flowers, but these flowers are seldom observed. Reproduction is generally vegetative and its growth rate is tremendous, A thumb-sized planting will cover 1.2 acres in 55 days if uninhibited.
Duckweed has some desirable properties for water purification. Duckweed treats waste by breaking it down and converting it into two components: biomass (duckweed leaves and roots) and treated water. Using duckweed for water purification is definitely low tech and needs a lot of space to be effective. Also, duckweed cannot process heavy metals, pesticides, or toxic substances.
Duckweed blooms typically occur in shallow waters rich in nutrients, especially phosphorus and/or nitrogen. Many studies have indicated that duckweed growth is a function of nutrient levels and not pH and/or temperature. If duckweed becomes an operational problem (i.e. clogging outlets), destroying the duckweed layer with herbicides does not solve the problem of excessive nutrients in the water. In addition, the chemical herbicides may be toxic to animal life, either directly or through biological magnification.
Because of the exponential growth rate Lemnaceae, herbicides must be used repeatedly (perhaps several times a year). Herbicides should be used with extreme caution and under careful supervision. Biological controls using ducks, fish, turtles, and crustaceans may also help control duckweed populations; however, this type of control is generally not suitable for wastewater systems. The mechanical removal of the duckweed cover can also remove some the nutrients. Stopping the inflow of excessive nutrients and the repetitive removal of the duckweed will greatly reduce the growth of duckweeds. Ideally, the best control is to eliminate the influx of excessive nutrients in the system.
In a nut shell, duckweed is present in water that has high levels of phosphorus and/or ammonia and unless it poses an operational problem it does not need to be removed.
Another way to eliminate the growth of duckweed or algae in a pond is to add supplemental biological products to help degrade any organics in the system. These bacteria will grow and create a stronger biomass and thereby reduce the amount of food or nutrients available for the duckweed or algae and outcompete them.
Here is the link were I got the above information: http://www.environmentalleverage.com/Duckweed.htm
why is crane pond green with algae...free health screenings...dog swim scheduled
Greenburgh Health Center
In collaboration with
The African American Men of Westchester
Will host the 10th Annual
Community Health Fair
At
330 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607
On
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Free Health Screenings For:
Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, Pregnancy, Glucose, HIV, Vision, Emergency Contraception, Nutrition, Prostate/Breast/ Colorectal, Cervical Cancer, and Family Planning.
Free Giveaways * Refreshments * Entertainment
Admission: Free Rain Date: Friday, August 20, 2010
WHY IS CRANE POND GREEN WITH ALGAE?
Paul
This issue has come up over the years especially when we have hot and dry summers. The pond is not spring feed and the water source comes from stream off the Edgemont School District Property and the area catch basins. I would refer this as a rain retention pond. I would say that chemicals coming from yards that eventually get in the catch basin system that feeds into the pond does not help either. We are a pesticide free municipality and I really don’t see the problem going away.
Once it starts raining again most of the algae will overflow from the spillway and the pond will get clearer. If you recalled last summer when it rained throughout the summer we did not have a significant algae problem.
I just talked to Barbara Stack, ED for the Westchester branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension asking if their agency can assist us. She directed me to a Jerry Giordano, Horticulturist for the agency that specializes in community education to assist us. My plan is to try and get a site visit with him so he can give us an assessment.
We also may want Thomas Madden to weigh in on this issue too. I personally believe that there is not much we can do about the problem and don’t even know if plenty of money was available if that would help too.
I will keep you posted and maybe I will have more information for tomorrow’s tb work session.
Gerry Byrne
Charles and Bernard will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Charles and Bernard was formed in the spring of 2010 with the sole purpose of introducing a new unique breed of music into the hearts and minds of people everywhere. With a melodic, laid-back style intertwined with an emotional acoustic feel, Charles and Bernard never fail to bring passion and energy to each live gig and practice for which they have so proudly been a part of. Music truly is the light unto the world as well as the universal language. Once you have heard this group you will surely been more than satisfied! For more info, please visit www.myspace.com/charlesandbernard
Kristina Con Vita will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 14th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Kristina Marie and Vita Izabella have created a unique sound with their opposing backgrounds and styles of singing. Vita Izabella is a classically trained singer who has been greatly influenced by the classical and jazz greats. Kristina Marie is a rocker through and through, having been influenced by artists such as Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, and Pat Benetar. Although their voices are seemingly on opposite ends of the color spectrum, when blended together they become one fascinating splash of sound. They have become heavily influenced by each other over the past few years of performing and writing music together. In fact, it is now difficult at times to discern one voice from the other. For more info, please visit www.KristinaConVita.com
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE DOG SWIM…Sunday September 12, 2010 10 am – 2 pm and it is called “Dog Days of Summer – Dog Swim”. AF VETERAN PARK …the pool is open fordogs (don’t worry, it’s after the pool is closed for the season).
PAUL FEINER
In collaboration with
The African American Men of Westchester
Will host the 10th Annual
Community Health Fair
At
330 Tarrytown Road
White Plains, NY 10607
On
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Free Health Screenings For:
Blood Pressure, Height, Weight, Pregnancy, Glucose, HIV, Vision, Emergency Contraception, Nutrition, Prostate/Breast/ Colorectal, Cervical Cancer, and Family Planning.
Free Giveaways * Refreshments * Entertainment
Admission: Free Rain Date: Friday, August 20, 2010
WHY IS CRANE POND GREEN WITH ALGAE?
Paul
This issue has come up over the years especially when we have hot and dry summers. The pond is not spring feed and the water source comes from stream off the Edgemont School District Property and the area catch basins. I would refer this as a rain retention pond. I would say that chemicals coming from yards that eventually get in the catch basin system that feeds into the pond does not help either. We are a pesticide free municipality and I really don’t see the problem going away.
Once it starts raining again most of the algae will overflow from the spillway and the pond will get clearer. If you recalled last summer when it rained throughout the summer we did not have a significant algae problem.
I just talked to Barbara Stack, ED for the Westchester branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension asking if their agency can assist us. She directed me to a Jerry Giordano, Horticulturist for the agency that specializes in community education to assist us. My plan is to try and get a site visit with him so he can give us an assessment.
We also may want Thomas Madden to weigh in on this issue too. I personally believe that there is not much we can do about the problem and don’t even know if plenty of money was available if that would help too.
I will keep you posted and maybe I will have more information for tomorrow’s tb work session.
Gerry Byrne
Charles and Bernard will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series, Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Charles and Bernard was formed in the spring of 2010 with the sole purpose of introducing a new unique breed of music into the hearts and minds of people everywhere. With a melodic, laid-back style intertwined with an emotional acoustic feel, Charles and Bernard never fail to bring passion and energy to each live gig and practice for which they have so proudly been a part of. Music truly is the light unto the world as well as the universal language. Once you have heard this group you will surely been more than satisfied! For more info, please visit www.myspace.com/charlesandbernard
Kristina Con Vita will be performing at the E. Hartsdale Farmers Market Outdoor Music Series Saturday, August 14th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the E. Hartsdale Train Station.
Kristina Marie and Vita Izabella have created a unique sound with their opposing backgrounds and styles of singing. Vita Izabella is a classically trained singer who has been greatly influenced by the classical and jazz greats. Kristina Marie is a rocker through and through, having been influenced by artists such as Janis Joplin, Patti Smith, and Pat Benetar. Although their voices are seemingly on opposite ends of the color spectrum, when blended together they become one fascinating splash of sound. They have become heavily influenced by each other over the past few years of performing and writing music together. In fact, it is now difficult at times to discern one voice from the other. For more info, please visit www.KristinaConVita.com
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE DOG SWIM…Sunday September 12, 2010 10 am – 2 pm and it is called “Dog Days of Summer – Dog Swim”. AF VETERAN PARK …the pool is open fordogs (don’t worry, it’s after the pool is closed for the season).
PAUL FEINER
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
GREAT NEWS EMPIRE/STELLARIS DISPUTE RESOLVED
During the past few weeks I have been encouraging residents to write e mails highlighting the impact that the Stellaris Health Network and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield dispute has had on their personal lives. I have forwarded approximately 100 e mails and letters to the parties detailing very stressful personal problems. Cancer, leukemia, heart patients and many others talked about their stressful situations--not being able to access White Plains Hospital, Lawrence Hospital, Phelps and Northern Westchester Hospitals. Even worst-- their personal doctors did not have privileges at other hospitals.
Each of the e mails I received was forwarded to all the parties. Mark Wagar of Empire Blue Cross assigned representatives of his company to respond to each of the complaints. In some cases they authorized the surgeries, procedures and advised residents of actions that they could take.
I appreciate the fact that Empire and Stellaris put patients first --and made compromises so that the health care services that are so needed can be restored. I also am very grateful to the many constituents who wrote passionate letters/emails highlighting their personal stories. These e mails/letters were highly effective and highlighted to all the parties the need to place health care first. Meetings with Town Supervisors/mayors/village managers were held with Stellaris two weeks ago and scheduled with Empire for next week. The efforts of so many members of Empire who trust and need services from White Plains Hospital, Lawrence Hospital, Phelps and Northern Westchester Hospitals made a big difference.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Each of the e mails I received was forwarded to all the parties. Mark Wagar of Empire Blue Cross assigned representatives of his company to respond to each of the complaints. In some cases they authorized the surgeries, procedures and advised residents of actions that they could take.
I appreciate the fact that Empire and Stellaris put patients first --and made compromises so that the health care services that are so needed can be restored. I also am very grateful to the many constituents who wrote passionate letters/emails highlighting their personal stories. These e mails/letters were highly effective and highlighted to all the parties the need to place health care first. Meetings with Town Supervisors/mayors/village managers were held with Stellaris two weeks ago and scheduled with Empire for next week. The efforts of so many members of Empire who trust and need services from White Plains Hospital, Lawrence Hospital, Phelps and Northern Westchester Hospitals made a big difference.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
jackson ave and 9 A left turn lane and road improvements
Commissioner Thomas Madden of the Planning Department sent me the following memo concerning improvements that have just started on Jackson Ave and Saw Mill River. A new left turn lane—and traffic signal upgrades!
PAUL FEINER
1) Jackson Avenue and Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road)
The developer is currently constructing improvement to the Jackson Avenue and Saw Mill River intersection. The proposed improvements include new drainage facilities around the intersection, to widen all approaches to the intersection and to add exclusive left-turn lanes and to upgrade the existing traffic signal.
2) Jackson Avenue and “S” Curve Between Sprain Road and the Park
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to straighten out this roadway segment through alignment improvements and to increase the roadway vertical and horizontal radii in order to address design speed criteria.
3) Jackson Ave. & North Sprain Road
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to reconstructed the intersection by eliminating the existing triangular island and re-align North Sprain Road to meet Jackson Avenue at a typical T-type intersection. This improvement would required a traffic signal be installed to control traffic. With the intersection reconstruction, the eastbound approach would consist of one through lane and one left-turn lane, the westbound approach of one through lane and one right-turn lane, and the southbound approach of one right-turn lane and one left-turn lane. Town of Greenburgh DPW is coordinating the proposed improvements to the Drainage District at this intersection.
4) Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) and Ashford Avenue
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to the intersection to match up with the proposed improvements (2014-2015) by the County to the existing bridge. The proposed improvements include widening of the intersection to match the proposed widening of the bridge lanes and redesign of the existing turning and through lanes to accommodate the existing and future traffic conditions.
5) Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) from Ridge Road/Bridge Street to Heatherdell Road
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to this roadway segment that will include proposed roadway widening and a possible center left hand turn lane to access businesses along the road, sidewalk and landscaping improvements.
The improvements numbered two thru five are in the design phases and plans are expected to be completed within the next year and half with construction proceeding right after the plans have been approved
PAUL FEINER
1) Jackson Avenue and Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road)
The developer is currently constructing improvement to the Jackson Avenue and Saw Mill River intersection. The proposed improvements include new drainage facilities around the intersection, to widen all approaches to the intersection and to add exclusive left-turn lanes and to upgrade the existing traffic signal.
2) Jackson Avenue and “S” Curve Between Sprain Road and the Park
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to straighten out this roadway segment through alignment improvements and to increase the roadway vertical and horizontal radii in order to address design speed criteria.
3) Jackson Ave. & North Sprain Road
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to reconstructed the intersection by eliminating the existing triangular island and re-align North Sprain Road to meet Jackson Avenue at a typical T-type intersection. This improvement would required a traffic signal be installed to control traffic. With the intersection reconstruction, the eastbound approach would consist of one through lane and one left-turn lane, the westbound approach of one through lane and one right-turn lane, and the southbound approach of one right-turn lane and one left-turn lane. Town of Greenburgh DPW is coordinating the proposed improvements to the Drainage District at this intersection.
4) Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) and Ashford Avenue
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to the intersection to match up with the proposed improvements (2014-2015) by the County to the existing bridge. The proposed improvements include widening of the intersection to match the proposed widening of the bridge lanes and redesign of the existing turning and through lanes to accommodate the existing and future traffic conditions.
5) Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) from Ridge Road/Bridge Street to Heatherdell Road
As part of the settlement with the developers of Ridgehill, the Ridgehill Intermunicipal Intersection Committee’s consultant is currently designing improvements to this roadway segment that will include proposed roadway widening and a possible center left hand turn lane to access businesses along the road, sidewalk and landscaping improvements.
The improvements numbered two thru five are in the design phases and plans are expected to be completed within the next year and half with construction proceeding right after the plans have been approved
Monday, August 02, 2010
FROM THE HUDSON INDEPENDENT--UPDATE RE: EMPIRE AND STELLARIS HEALTH NETWORK CONTRACT DISPUTE
Feiner Steps In To End Impasse Between Insurer and Hospitals
Village Workforces Affected By Stalemate
by Robert Kimmel | July 29 2010Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is interceding in the unsuccessful negotiations between the health insurer for hundreds of town and other municipal employees, and the network of local hospitals, where, he says, the town’s employees now have only “limited access.”
Mark Wager, president of Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, has agreed to Feiner’s request to meet with him and other municipal leaders at Greenburgh Town Hall on August 11.
“I’m pleased that he has agreed to meet because a lot of people are hurting because of this stalemate,” Feiner said. He added he hopes that Wager’s meeting with elected officials can help get the contract talks moving.
Empire Blue Shield has not been able to reach agreement for many months with the Stellaris Health Networks, operator of four area hospitals, including Phelps Memorial, White Plains Hospital, Northern Westchester and Lawrence Hospital Center. Approximately one third of Westchester County residents are reportedly out of the hospitals’ network of care because of the impasse.
The workforces of Tarrytown, Irvington and Sleepy Hollow’s are covered by Empire Blue Cross.
“It has been a major inconvenience for our employees, most of whom would prefer to go to Phelps for their needs,” Sleepy Hollow Administrator Anthony Giaccio said.
The breakdown in talks has also affected the access to the four hospitals for thousands of others with individual and group health policies with Empire BlueCross. In a statement released this past week, Feiner stated, “Employees can’t get the surgeries they paid for at the hospitals of their choice even though we are paying for the insurance.”
The insurance company, however, cannot restrict emergency care access at the hospitals, nor does it in any way affect persons with other coverage, such as Medicare. Phelps Hospital, in a letter to patients, stated, “ as a courtesy, we will continue to submit a claim in your behalf to them,” (Empire Blue Cross). The hospital asks that any such payments be forwarded to it.
In a letter to Wager from Feiner, the supervisor noted that “representatives of the majority of towns and municipalities throughout Westchester County recently hosted a meeting with representatives from Stellaris and the network’s hospitals. Those in attendance now have a better understanding of the issues that challenge the hospitals and why they cannot accept inadequate rates of reimbursement.”
He also said he plans to call another meeting of mayors and other municipal officials and that he “hopes pressure from elected officials will lead to the conclusion of negotiations and the resumption of service.” In order to bolster his pursuit of a settlement, Feiner also is asking town employees to provide him with stories of hardship caused by the contract’s termination, so that he can present them to the insurance company.
According to Stellaris Health, publicly available data shows that its hospitals “are paid less by Empire compared to similar hospitals in the state and across the nation. The non-profit health care operator goes on to state, that, “All we are asking for is that Empire Blue Cross pay us rates that are similar to what they are paying comparable hospitals in our state and around the country. Our need for adequate payment comes after years of underpayments from Empire, and we need to fix this contract now.”
The Hospital network said it operates at a one percent operating margin, as compared to what it claims is the $1 billion in profits that Empire Bloue Cross has “amassed” over the last three years in the New York region. A letter signed by representatives of the four hospitals, notes that, “our hospitals are required to provide care to anyone in our communities who needs our services. regardless of ability to pay. “Over the past two years, we have provided over $22 million in uncompensated charity care.”
Empire Blue Cross points out that it did not cancel its contract with Stellaris but the health systems operator, “allowed its contract to expire when they refused to accept a generous offer from Empire, (20 percent over three years), to increase their rates in an amount that would more than cover cost increases,” and “...keep health care affordable.” The insurer, in a statement released late in July, said that it “gave them an opportunity to earn additional reimbursement for quality improvements.
Instead, Stellaris is demanding new reimbursement rates that would increase the amount you pay for services at their hospitals by over 40 percent in three years,” the statement continued. Empire Blue Cross said it wants “ to ensure that there is a rational connection between what we pay to Stellaris and the value Stellaris delivers.” And it claims that Stellaris receives rates from Empire, “comparable to what Empire pays other community hospitals.”
Knowledgeable observers point out that Feiner apparently has to see the two sides considerably narrow their positions on the thorny issues separating them before negotiations can lead to a positive contract settlement
Village Workforces Affected By Stalemate
by Robert Kimmel | July 29 2010Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is interceding in the unsuccessful negotiations between the health insurer for hundreds of town and other municipal employees, and the network of local hospitals, where, he says, the town’s employees now have only “limited access.”
Mark Wager, president of Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, has agreed to Feiner’s request to meet with him and other municipal leaders at Greenburgh Town Hall on August 11.
“I’m pleased that he has agreed to meet because a lot of people are hurting because of this stalemate,” Feiner said. He added he hopes that Wager’s meeting with elected officials can help get the contract talks moving.
Empire Blue Shield has not been able to reach agreement for many months with the Stellaris Health Networks, operator of four area hospitals, including Phelps Memorial, White Plains Hospital, Northern Westchester and Lawrence Hospital Center. Approximately one third of Westchester County residents are reportedly out of the hospitals’ network of care because of the impasse.
The workforces of Tarrytown, Irvington and Sleepy Hollow’s are covered by Empire Blue Cross.
“It has been a major inconvenience for our employees, most of whom would prefer to go to Phelps for their needs,” Sleepy Hollow Administrator Anthony Giaccio said.
The breakdown in talks has also affected the access to the four hospitals for thousands of others with individual and group health policies with Empire BlueCross. In a statement released this past week, Feiner stated, “Employees can’t get the surgeries they paid for at the hospitals of their choice even though we are paying for the insurance.”
The insurance company, however, cannot restrict emergency care access at the hospitals, nor does it in any way affect persons with other coverage, such as Medicare. Phelps Hospital, in a letter to patients, stated, “ as a courtesy, we will continue to submit a claim in your behalf to them,” (Empire Blue Cross). The hospital asks that any such payments be forwarded to it.
In a letter to Wager from Feiner, the supervisor noted that “representatives of the majority of towns and municipalities throughout Westchester County recently hosted a meeting with representatives from Stellaris and the network’s hospitals. Those in attendance now have a better understanding of the issues that challenge the hospitals and why they cannot accept inadequate rates of reimbursement.”
He also said he plans to call another meeting of mayors and other municipal officials and that he “hopes pressure from elected officials will lead to the conclusion of negotiations and the resumption of service.” In order to bolster his pursuit of a settlement, Feiner also is asking town employees to provide him with stories of hardship caused by the contract’s termination, so that he can present them to the insurance company.
According to Stellaris Health, publicly available data shows that its hospitals “are paid less by Empire compared to similar hospitals in the state and across the nation. The non-profit health care operator goes on to state, that, “All we are asking for is that Empire Blue Cross pay us rates that are similar to what they are paying comparable hospitals in our state and around the country. Our need for adequate payment comes after years of underpayments from Empire, and we need to fix this contract now.”
The Hospital network said it operates at a one percent operating margin, as compared to what it claims is the $1 billion in profits that Empire Bloue Cross has “amassed” over the last three years in the New York region. A letter signed by representatives of the four hospitals, notes that, “our hospitals are required to provide care to anyone in our communities who needs our services. regardless of ability to pay. “Over the past two years, we have provided over $22 million in uncompensated charity care.”
Empire Blue Cross points out that it did not cancel its contract with Stellaris but the health systems operator, “allowed its contract to expire when they refused to accept a generous offer from Empire, (20 percent over three years), to increase their rates in an amount that would more than cover cost increases,” and “...keep health care affordable.” The insurer, in a statement released late in July, said that it “gave them an opportunity to earn additional reimbursement for quality improvements.
Instead, Stellaris is demanding new reimbursement rates that would increase the amount you pay for services at their hospitals by over 40 percent in three years,” the statement continued. Empire Blue Cross said it wants “ to ensure that there is a rational connection between what we pay to Stellaris and the value Stellaris delivers.” And it claims that Stellaris receives rates from Empire, “comparable to what Empire pays other community hospitals.”
Knowledgeable observers point out that Feiner apparently has to see the two sides considerably narrow their positions on the thorny issues separating them before negotiations can lead to a positive contract settlement
RICHARD PRESSER/WEBB PLAYGROUND UPDATE..NEW PLAYGROUND AT GREENVILLE SCHOOL...DOBBS FERRY POOL CLOSED
RICHARD PRESSER/WEBB PLAYGROUND UPDATE Demolition is presently underway and installation will start in less than two weeks. We hope the new playground will be up before the start of the school year. The playground costs $120,000 but will NOT be paid for with taxpayer dollars. We are using developer escrow fees. The old playground was aging, becoming unsafe and was not up to date with the latest safety standards. Sorry for the inconvenience to children and parents who use the playground. We thought this was the best time of the year to construct the new playground.
THE EDGEMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO REPLACED A PLAYGROUND AT THE GREENVILLE SCHOOL—My 11 year old daughter was thrilled to see the new playground at the Greenville school on Ardsley Road. This playground is also replacing an old playground that was built around the same time the playground was installed at Webb.
DAVID ROTHSTEIN RETIRING AS DIRECTOR OF EDGEMONT SUMMER DAY CAMP—The Town Board will be honoring David Rothstein at our August 11th Town Board meeting. David is retiring as director of the Edgemont summer day camp after more than three decades of service. He came up with innovative programs, provided thousands of children with a fun and exciting summer camp experience. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall. . Help us salute a great camp director!
POOL UPDATE (DOBBS FERRY POOL HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN THIS WEEKEND)—Yesterday, I was in Dobbs Ferry for the Road to Freedom Day parade –commemorating the role Dobbs Ferry played in the Revolutionary War. Spoke to the Mayor. The Dobbs Ferry pool, like the Greenburgh pool, is aging. Unfortunately – the pool had to be shut down this weekend. The village estimates that the cost of a new pool will be $5 million dollars. We should all pay close attention to their experiences –our pool consultants anticipate that we could also experience similar problems in the future.
PAUL FEINER
THE EDGEMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO REPLACED A PLAYGROUND AT THE GREENVILLE SCHOOL—My 11 year old daughter was thrilled to see the new playground at the Greenville school on Ardsley Road. This playground is also replacing an old playground that was built around the same time the playground was installed at Webb.
DAVID ROTHSTEIN RETIRING AS DIRECTOR OF EDGEMONT SUMMER DAY CAMP—The Town Board will be honoring David Rothstein at our August 11th Town Board meeting. David is retiring as director of the Edgemont summer day camp after more than three decades of service. He came up with innovative programs, provided thousands of children with a fun and exciting summer camp experience. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall. . Help us salute a great camp director!
POOL UPDATE (DOBBS FERRY POOL HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN THIS WEEKEND)—Yesterday, I was in Dobbs Ferry for the Road to Freedom Day parade –commemorating the role Dobbs Ferry played in the Revolutionary War. Spoke to the Mayor. The Dobbs Ferry pool, like the Greenburgh pool, is aging. Unfortunately – the pool had to be shut down this weekend. The village estimates that the cost of a new pool will be $5 million dollars. We should all pay close attention to their experiences –our pool consultants anticipate that we could also experience similar problems in the future.
PAUL FEINER
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