The AFV Park town pools will be open on Memorial Day from 10 am - 5:45 pm. The pool complex will be open on weekends and closed during the weekdays until June 19th when we will be open daily. Here is the schedule for the summer.
ANTHONY F. VETERAN PARK
Dates and Hours of Operation
:
Weekends: May 31, June 5 & 6, June 12 & 13, June 19 & 20 - 10am-5:45pm…
..June 21 –24, 12pm -7:45
June 25 – August 9, 9am-7:45pm..August 10 –13, 11am – 6:45pm…August 14 – 15, 9am – 7:45pm…August 16 – 20, 11am – 6:45pm…August 21 – 22, 9am – 7:45pm…August 23 – 27, 11am – 6:45pm…August 28 – 29, 9am – 6:45pm…August 30- Sept. 3, 11am – 6:45pm…September 4 -6, 9am – 6:45pm…
Did you know that the town pool is at the end of its lifespan? Within the next five or six years a new pool will have to be rebuilt, replacing the existing pools at AF Veteran park. A report was commissioned last year and should be released shortly. The study consists of two parts—a state sanitary compliance report and will include pool improvement recommendations. The report also addresses Massaro Park’s outdoor pool. Because the new pool will have to comply with county health and state sanitary requirements the cost of construction will be very expensive –could approach $8.5 million dollars (this is a guess-timate since we have not gone out to bid).
QUESTION: Should the town seek an amendment to the NYS Finneran Law that would authorize the town to open up the pool to village residents IF villages, within the town, would contribute towards the cost of the construction of a new pool? Village governments would have the option of deciding whether they want to offer residents of their communities the opportunity to enjoy the AF Veteran pool. Some villages might choose to join the pool, others may not.
One of the reasons why we commissioned the study now is because we want to have time to prepare for the construction of a new pool. When the time comes to close down our existing pool and build a new pool (this will take place within the next five or six years)– we should try hard to avoid losing a pool season. Bids should be completed and awarded before a summer season ends. The goal: The day after the pool closes construction should start. Hopefully, the pool would be ready to use by the following summer. Good planning could help ensure that our residents will always be able to count on a great summer at AF Veteran Park.
PAUL FEINER
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
UPDATE: WESTCHESTER-NY EXPRESS BUS... WORK SESSION AGENDA...KAYAK THE HUDSON
A few commuters and I met with Jerry D’Amore, President of Liberty Lines tonight (from about 7 PM to 8:15 PM) to discuss the Westchester-NY express bus and to ask how we can help the bus company make the route a long term success.
Some good news….Mr. D’Amore indicated that effective June 28th that service will be provided from White Plains/Hartsdale/Yonkers (Central Ave) from 5 AM to 9 AM. There will be two non rush mid day buses serving commuters between 10 AM and 12:30. In the evening service will run from approximately 3 PM to 8:15 PM. Unfortunately, as expected, there will be no weekend or Wall Street service.
MORE GOOD NEWS…Mr. D’Amore is working to reduce the projected $8.50 fare to something more reasonable. Many people feel that $8.50 to take a bus into Manhattan is too high and will result in reduced ridership. Fares will not increase in June but will go up in the fall. The more riders there are – the better the chances that we can have lower fares.
We are going to resume efforts to persuade local commercial land owners to create park/ride locations so commuters could park their cars on Central Ave legally. A park and ride initiative would probably result in more riders –long term. Currently, if a commuter takes the bus and parks their car in a commercial parking lot the card could be towed or the rider will get a warning notice, which discourages people from taking the bus long term.
Liberty Bus Company will also be helping promote the route via advertising. I will be creating a citizens advisory committee to help promote the Westchester-NY express bus. We will meet periodically to discuss the status of the route and to discuss ways we can help make the route a success. I anticipate a meeting in September.
Wanted to keep you informed…
Paul Feiner
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – June 1 2010 – 09:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)
(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)
09:15 AM Interest in Resolution for Calloway House
Heart Gallery (encouraging families to adopt children) –responding to questions…
Seasonal leaf ban…should town pursue?
09:30 AM Boards & Commissions – Minutes
09:45 AM Records Management Day
10:00 AM Space Saver Proposal
10:30 AM Motion for Executive Session _________; (Personnel) 2nd by _________
Vote: _______________
11:30 AM Executive Session – Interview HLPB Candidate
The Hastings Parks & Recreation Department advised me that Mountain Valley Guides is back again this summer for another great season of kayaking from Kinnally Cove.
The weather looks great for kayaking this weekend. Give them a call and make your reservations and kick off the summer with a paddle on the Hudson! #845-661-1923 http://www.MountainValleyGuides.com
Saturday 5/29 - River Tour - 10am-1pm $65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Sunday 5/30 Family Kayak - 10am -12pm Bring the family out on the water everyone gets their own boat.~ $30 adults $20 Kids (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 8
Sunday~5/30- River Tour -
12pm-3 pm$65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Monday~5/31 Family Kayak - 10am -12pm~ Bring the family out on the water everyone gets their own boat.~ Min age is 8.~ $30 adults $20 Kids (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 8
Monday 5/31- River Tour - 12pm-3pm $65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Some good news….Mr. D’Amore indicated that effective June 28th that service will be provided from White Plains/Hartsdale/Yonkers (Central Ave) from 5 AM to 9 AM. There will be two non rush mid day buses serving commuters between 10 AM and 12:30. In the evening service will run from approximately 3 PM to 8:15 PM. Unfortunately, as expected, there will be no weekend or Wall Street service.
MORE GOOD NEWS…Mr. D’Amore is working to reduce the projected $8.50 fare to something more reasonable. Many people feel that $8.50 to take a bus into Manhattan is too high and will result in reduced ridership. Fares will not increase in June but will go up in the fall. The more riders there are – the better the chances that we can have lower fares.
We are going to resume efforts to persuade local commercial land owners to create park/ride locations so commuters could park their cars on Central Ave legally. A park and ride initiative would probably result in more riders –long term. Currently, if a commuter takes the bus and parks their car in a commercial parking lot the card could be towed or the rider will get a warning notice, which discourages people from taking the bus long term.
Liberty Bus Company will also be helping promote the route via advertising. I will be creating a citizens advisory committee to help promote the Westchester-NY express bus. We will meet periodically to discuss the status of the route and to discuss ways we can help make the route a success. I anticipate a meeting in September.
Wanted to keep you informed…
Paul Feiner
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – June 1 2010 – 09:15 AM
(Work Sessions begin at 9:15AM except where schedule changes are made by the Board.)
(Please note that, although the Work Session Agenda is shared with the public prior to each Work Session, the Agenda may be revised at any point up to the start of the meeting as well as during the meeting, if necessary.)
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours,
depending upon the length of the two meetings.)
09:15 AM Interest in Resolution for Calloway House
Heart Gallery (encouraging families to adopt children) –responding to questions…
Seasonal leaf ban…should town pursue?
09:30 AM Boards & Commissions – Minutes
09:45 AM Records Management Day
10:00 AM Space Saver Proposal
10:30 AM Motion for Executive Session _________; (Personnel) 2nd by _________
Vote: _______________
11:30 AM Executive Session – Interview HLPB Candidate
The Hastings Parks & Recreation Department advised me that Mountain Valley Guides is back again this summer for another great season of kayaking from Kinnally Cove.
The weather looks great for kayaking this weekend. Give them a call and make your reservations and kick off the summer with a paddle on the Hudson! #845-661-1923 http://www.MountainValleyGuides.com
Saturday 5/29 - River Tour - 10am-1pm $65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Sunday 5/30 Family Kayak - 10am -12pm Bring the family out on the water everyone gets their own boat.~ $30 adults $20 Kids (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 8
Sunday~5/30- River Tour -
12pm-3 pm$65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Monday~5/31 Family Kayak - 10am -12pm~ Bring the family out on the water everyone gets their own boat.~ Min age is 8.~ $30 adults $20 Kids (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 8
Monday 5/31- River Tour - 12pm-3pm $65 (includes all gear, kayak, instruction and guide) Min. age 13
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
POET LAUREATE..VETERANS LIVING HISTORY VIDEO
Alice V. Feeley of Dobbs Ferry will be sworn into office as Greenburgh's second Poet Laureate for a two year-term of service on Wed evening, May 26th at 7:30 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall.
Feeley’s poems have appeared in the magazines America, POET, Inkwell and in the anthology Let the Poets Speak. She was the 1st place winner of Greenburgh’s 2003 poetry contest and her work has been selected for inclusion in five subsequent editions of the publication. She is a founding member of Greenburgh’s Poetry Caravan.
Feeley is chaplain in the Pastoral Care Department of St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry.
At Wednesday's Town Board meeting there will be a showing of a video featuring interviews with veterans, conducted by Alan Hochberg, Steve Wittenberg and Frank Musantry of our veterans advisory committee. The ambitious Greenburgh Living History Project is an ongoing effort. We're trying to interview many Greenburgh residents who fought for our country during different wars. The interviews will be archived at the library and given to schools.
Feeley’s poems have appeared in the magazines America, POET, Inkwell and in the anthology Let the Poets Speak. She was the 1st place winner of Greenburgh’s 2003 poetry contest and her work has been selected for inclusion in five subsequent editions of the publication. She is a founding member of Greenburgh’s Poetry Caravan.
Feeley is chaplain in the Pastoral Care Department of St. Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry.
At Wednesday's Town Board meeting there will be a showing of a video featuring interviews with veterans, conducted by Alan Hochberg, Steve Wittenberg and Frank Musantry of our veterans advisory committee. The ambitious Greenburgh Living History Project is an ongoing effort. We're trying to interview many Greenburgh residents who fought for our country during different wars. The interviews will be archived at the library and given to schools.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
musicians wanted..living history project...adoption seminar
WANTED---MUSICIANS! The farmer’s market begins on Saturday, June 19th at DeSanti Plaza on E Hartsdale Ave. In recent years musicians have donated their talent and performed during parts of the market. This summer we are expanding the market—with more farmers and vendors. If you are a musician and would like to donate your time – please e mail Town Clerk Judith Beville at townclerk@greenburghny.com. She will schedule a date/time for you to perform. All musicians who perform will be honored by the Town Board at a meeting in the fall. We will also publicize your performances.
LIVING HISTORY PROJECT—At Wednesday nights Town Board meeting –May 26th at 7:30 PM—the Town Board will launch our living history project. Attendees will be able to watch a 15 minute promo featuring excerpts of the interviews that have taken place with veterans of various wars. Alan Hochberg, Frank Musantry and Steve Wittenberg have been interviewing some local heroes in recent months. The interviews are continuing. If you are a veteran and would like to share your experiences – please e mail ahochberg@greenburghny.com. We will schedule an interview.
The interviews will be archived at the Greenburgh library. Video interviews will be sent to schools, posted on you tube and on the town web site.
A BARBEQUE ON JULY 14TH AT ANTHONY VETERAN PARK, MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING AT 6:30 IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS FOOD DONATIONS WANTED…
Our Veteran’s Advisory Committee will be hosting a barbeque at AF Veteran Park in honor of all the veterans who served in different wars. Veterans will be invited to a barbeque. Town Clerk Judith Beville is coordinating food donations. If you would like to help us obtain donations of food so we can make the event special for the veterans please advise.
ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION MONDAY, May 24th 6:30 to 8 PM at Town Hall
Forever Families Through Adoption is hosting a free event on Monday, May 24th at 6:30 PM to anyone interested in or involved in the adoption process. Come learn about the domestic and international doption process and meet the staff of this organization. For info call 939 1180 or e mail adopt@foreverfamiliesthroughadoption.org.
PAUL FEINER
LIVING HISTORY PROJECT—At Wednesday nights Town Board meeting –May 26th at 7:30 PM—the Town Board will launch our living history project. Attendees will be able to watch a 15 minute promo featuring excerpts of the interviews that have taken place with veterans of various wars. Alan Hochberg, Frank Musantry and Steve Wittenberg have been interviewing some local heroes in recent months. The interviews are continuing. If you are a veteran and would like to share your experiences – please e mail ahochberg@greenburghny.com. We will schedule an interview.
The interviews will be archived at the Greenburgh library. Video interviews will be sent to schools, posted on you tube and on the town web site.
A BARBEQUE ON JULY 14TH AT ANTHONY VETERAN PARK, MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING AT 6:30 IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS FOOD DONATIONS WANTED…
Our Veteran’s Advisory Committee will be hosting a barbeque at AF Veteran Park in honor of all the veterans who served in different wars. Veterans will be invited to a barbeque. Town Clerk Judith Beville is coordinating food donations. If you would like to help us obtain donations of food so we can make the event special for the veterans please advise.
ADOPTION INFORMATION SESSION MONDAY, May 24th 6:30 to 8 PM at Town Hall
Forever Families Through Adoption is hosting a free event on Monday, May 24th at 6:30 PM to anyone interested in or involved in the adoption process. Come learn about the domestic and international doption process and meet the staff of this organization. For info call 939 1180 or e mail adopt@foreverfamiliesthroughadoption.org.
PAUL FEINER
WARC JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities
Last Updated May 10, 2010
Assistant Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - Job# 090-09 and #012-10 -
New Rochelle and White Plains
Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. HS Diploma/ GED and valid NYS Drivers License required. Experience working with MR/DD population preferred.
Assistant Teacher - Classroom Aide - Job#-73-09 and 074-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Community Options Specialist - Job# 019-10 - LOCATION: Hawthorne
Function as consumer instructor. Develop and implement community based consumer programming/integration in accordance with their needs and preferences, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Provide integration with the community through training and recreational opportunities. Maintain health and safety standards within the program requirements. Requires High School Diploma, A.A Degree preferred, a valid NYS Driver’s License. Must be reliable, dependable and flexible and have the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.
Document Analyst - Job# 095-09 - Hawthorne
As a member of Quality Assurance, the Documentation Analyst works with in-house MSC staff and personnel from other agencies to insure compliance with federal and state standards through the review of ISPs. Develops and manages policies designed to insure compliance with regulatory standards. Provides training to agency staff and advises senior management on compliance issues and standards. BA degree, strong computer skills, full time access to a vehicle required. Knowledge of HCBS Waiver and MSC preferred.
Family Advocate P/T Temporary - Job 043-09 - Hawthorne
Offer advocacy and navigation services to new families seeking services at Westchester Arc, which include assisting with Social Security, Medicaid, MSC and waiver applications. Requires HS Diploma, with interest in higher education, a valid NYS Driver’s License and full time access to a vehicle.
Medicaid Service Coordinator - Job#017-10 - Hawthorne
Implements case management systems by assisting in service coordination functions. Responds to crisis intervention situations and is available for intervention after regular working hours to assess situations and follow through on them. Act as an advocate and facilitator in dealing with the available support services in the community. Requires an Associates Degree in a health or human services field, or an RN, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and one year experience working with MR/DD population. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants, staff, families and outside agencies, as well as to function independently and be a self-starter.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.
Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job #169-08 & 175-08 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.
Psychologist - PT/Temporary Job# 020-10 - Hawthorne Pre-School
Develop and monitor comprehensive program for full day children. Administer psychological evaluations. Plan and collaborate with staff for full day preschool classes. Assist social worker in intake process, parents visits, family contacts and communication. Provide parent education workshops. Requires Permanent NYS Certification in School Psychology, knowledge of Autism/PPD and principal methods for teaching. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, staff and families
Residence Manager - Job# 083-09 & #018-10 - Cortland Manor & Scarsdale
Supervise operation of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Carry a pager and be available for crisis and emergency situations 24/7. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting working with MRDD population.
Residence Counselors - County Wide
Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.
Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services - Job# 011-10 -
Mohegan Lake
Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
Special Education Teacher - Job# 010-10 - Hawthorne
Plans, formulates, and carries through, on an individual and group basis, appropriate programs for the children assigned. Requires Graduation from College or University with a Masters Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.
Substitute Job Coach - P/T Job# 001-10 - Throughout Westchester
Organize and supervise working areas for persons with disabilities, both in-house and community based. Works closely with employer and employees on the worksite to assure a smooth transition for our individuals. Requires High School Diploma/ GED, NYS Driver’s license and at least one year experience in a production oriented setting.
Substitute One-To-One Aide - Job# 062-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Download Employment Application Form (PDF)
For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.
Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:
Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Last Updated May 10, 2010
Assistant Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - Job# 090-09 and #012-10 -
New Rochelle and White Plains
Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. HS Diploma/ GED and valid NYS Drivers License required. Experience working with MR/DD population preferred.
Assistant Teacher - Classroom Aide - Job#-73-09 and 074-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Community Options Specialist - Job# 019-10 - LOCATION: Hawthorne
Function as consumer instructor. Develop and implement community based consumer programming/integration in accordance with their needs and preferences, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Provide integration with the community through training and recreational opportunities. Maintain health and safety standards within the program requirements. Requires High School Diploma, A.A Degree preferred, a valid NYS Driver’s License. Must be reliable, dependable and flexible and have the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.
Document Analyst - Job# 095-09 - Hawthorne
As a member of Quality Assurance, the Documentation Analyst works with in-house MSC staff and personnel from other agencies to insure compliance with federal and state standards through the review of ISPs. Develops and manages policies designed to insure compliance with regulatory standards. Provides training to agency staff and advises senior management on compliance issues and standards. BA degree, strong computer skills, full time access to a vehicle required. Knowledge of HCBS Waiver and MSC preferred.
Family Advocate P/T Temporary - Job 043-09 - Hawthorne
Offer advocacy and navigation services to new families seeking services at Westchester Arc, which include assisting with Social Security, Medicaid, MSC and waiver applications. Requires HS Diploma, with interest in higher education, a valid NYS Driver’s License and full time access to a vehicle.
Medicaid Service Coordinator - Job#017-10 - Hawthorne
Implements case management systems by assisting in service coordination functions. Responds to crisis intervention situations and is available for intervention after regular working hours to assess situations and follow through on them. Act as an advocate and facilitator in dealing with the available support services in the community. Requires an Associates Degree in a health or human services field, or an RN, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and one year experience working with MR/DD population. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants, staff, families and outside agencies, as well as to function independently and be a self-starter.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.
Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job #169-08 & 175-08 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.
Psychologist - PT/Temporary Job# 020-10 - Hawthorne Pre-School
Develop and monitor comprehensive program for full day children. Administer psychological evaluations. Plan and collaborate with staff for full day preschool classes. Assist social worker in intake process, parents visits, family contacts and communication. Provide parent education workshops. Requires Permanent NYS Certification in School Psychology, knowledge of Autism/PPD and principal methods for teaching. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, staff and families
Residence Manager - Job# 083-09 & #018-10 - Cortland Manor & Scarsdale
Supervise operation of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Carry a pager and be available for crisis and emergency situations 24/7. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting working with MRDD population.
Residence Counselors - County Wide
Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.
Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services - Job# 011-10 -
Mohegan Lake
Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
Special Education Teacher - Job# 010-10 - Hawthorne
Plans, formulates, and carries through, on an individual and group basis, appropriate programs for the children assigned. Requires Graduation from College or University with a Masters Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.
Substitute Job Coach - P/T Job# 001-10 - Throughout Westchester
Organize and supervise working areas for persons with disabilities, both in-house and community based. Works closely with employer and employees on the worksite to assure a smooth transition for our individuals. Requires High School Diploma/ GED, NYS Driver’s license and at least one year experience in a production oriented setting.
Substitute One-To-One Aide - Job# 062-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Download Employment Application Form (PDF)
For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.
Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:
Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
PUSHING FOR AN END TO ARBITRATION PANELS TO SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY
I have sent letters to County Executive Rob Astorino, all the members of the Westchester delegation to the NYS State Legislature, members of the business community and Town Supervisors/Mayors in Westchester urging them to support a proposal to eliminate arbitration panels.
The county, local governments and fire districts have NO CONTROL over salaries of police and fire fighters. We can negotiate salary agreements. However, if the unions are not pleased with what we are offering our employees –they have the ability to go before an arbitration panel which dictates the salary hikes. As a result of this state law salary increases for emergency service personnel usually exceed inflation. Paul Feiner
In recent months many Westchester residents have complained about high property taxes. The New York State Legislature could and should respond to the call for reform by amending the state law that prevents local governments, fire districts and the county of Westchester from unilaterally deciding on the salaries of police and fire fighters. There is a need for an amendment to the Taylor law so that the salaries of police & firefighters are not determined by arbitration panels. In my opinion, the salaries should be decided by local elected officials who are responsible for the approval of a budget. How can you expect local elected officials to control budgets when we don't have any control over the setting of salaries of a large number of our employees?
The Police & firefighters benefit from larger salary increases than many localities can afford because of a labor law (Taylor Law). This law was approved to prevent police and emergency services from striking. In lieu of not being able to strike, the police & fire fighters are able to go to an arbitration panel if they can't reach a collective bargaining settlement. The arbitration is run by a panel that has given very favorable contracts to the PBA & firefighters union over the years because the PBA & firefighter unions has a voice along with local governments in the selection of the panels.
The reason why salaries of police and firefighters are so high is because the way the arbitration panel comes to a decision is based on comparing like areas. Even in these economic difficult times when so many people are out of work, arbitration panels are awarding salary increases of over 4% a year.
Elected officials have to make difficult choices--do we settle contracts and award increases greater than what we would give other employees but less than what arbitration panels have awarded other localities to avoid arbitration panel determinations OR do we reject contracts --only to see an arbitration award made that is even higher than that we think we could afford? If we don't settle we are taking a big risk. If we do settle we may be granting increases that we normally would not grant, if there was no arbitration panel in place?
Another negative to the arbitration concept-- if members of the PBA or firefighters union receive a large increase, members of the Teamsters and CSEA (which are not subjected to arbitration procedures) have a stronger case that they, too, should be entitled to larger salary adjustments? How can local governments justify giving some employees a 4% increase and others a zero or one percent increase? The CSEA and Teamsters use the arbitration awards to push for salary increases for themselves.
If our state lawmakers want to help local governments cut back on spending and if they would like to see property taxes come under control - the elimination of arbitration would be an important step.
Taxpayers who are concerned about the high cost of government should reach out to all candidates for state-wide office and our State Legislators and ask them to support this needed reform.
Sincerely,
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
The county, local governments and fire districts have NO CONTROL over salaries of police and fire fighters. We can negotiate salary agreements. However, if the unions are not pleased with what we are offering our employees –they have the ability to go before an arbitration panel which dictates the salary hikes. As a result of this state law salary increases for emergency service personnel usually exceed inflation. Paul Feiner
In recent months many Westchester residents have complained about high property taxes. The New York State Legislature could and should respond to the call for reform by amending the state law that prevents local governments, fire districts and the county of Westchester from unilaterally deciding on the salaries of police and fire fighters. There is a need for an amendment to the Taylor law so that the salaries of police & firefighters are not determined by arbitration panels. In my opinion, the salaries should be decided by local elected officials who are responsible for the approval of a budget. How can you expect local elected officials to control budgets when we don't have any control over the setting of salaries of a large number of our employees?
The Police & firefighters benefit from larger salary increases than many localities can afford because of a labor law (Taylor Law). This law was approved to prevent police and emergency services from striking. In lieu of not being able to strike, the police & fire fighters are able to go to an arbitration panel if they can't reach a collective bargaining settlement. The arbitration is run by a panel that has given very favorable contracts to the PBA & firefighters union over the years because the PBA & firefighter unions has a voice along with local governments in the selection of the panels.
The reason why salaries of police and firefighters are so high is because the way the arbitration panel comes to a decision is based on comparing like areas. Even in these economic difficult times when so many people are out of work, arbitration panels are awarding salary increases of over 4% a year.
Elected officials have to make difficult choices--do we settle contracts and award increases greater than what we would give other employees but less than what arbitration panels have awarded other localities to avoid arbitration panel determinations OR do we reject contracts --only to see an arbitration award made that is even higher than that we think we could afford? If we don't settle we are taking a big risk. If we do settle we may be granting increases that we normally would not grant, if there was no arbitration panel in place?
Another negative to the arbitration concept-- if members of the PBA or firefighters union receive a large increase, members of the Teamsters and CSEA (which are not subjected to arbitration procedures) have a stronger case that they, too, should be entitled to larger salary adjustments? How can local governments justify giving some employees a 4% increase and others a zero or one percent increase? The CSEA and Teamsters use the arbitration awards to push for salary increases for themselves.
If our state lawmakers want to help local governments cut back on spending and if they would like to see property taxes come under control - the elimination of arbitration would be an important step.
Taxpayers who are concerned about the high cost of government should reach out to all candidates for state-wide office and our State Legislators and ask them to support this needed reform.
Sincerely,
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Friday, May 14, 2010
TRUMPET PLAYER NEEDED...work session agenda..weekend events
TRUMPET PLAYER NEEDED FOR MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IN HARTSDALE—MONDAY MAY 31ST 10 AM
PLEASE CONTACT:
Ex- Captain Irwin Rosenblatt
Hartsdale Fire Company
914-420-3330
Tuesday’s work session agenda: May 18th
(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 Water Wheel Contract (to be given to the Developer for review by 10:30am)
09:30 AM Early Retirement – Discuss Options
09:45 AM TDYCC Summer Concert Series
10:00 AM Interest in Resolution for Calloway House - Discussion
10:15 AM FOIL Appeal
10:30 AM Special Meeting
11:00 AM Motion for Executive Session by ____________ for Legal / Contracts:
weekend update from www.rivertownsguide.com
Great News!! The Annual Dobbs Ferry Music Series Returns!
Wednesdays, June 23 - Wednesday, August 25 from 6:30pm - 8pm
FREE. Watch our Home Page for schedule of bands and more info. Presented by Jazz Forum Arts and the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
This Weekend
- Annual Arts Bash Open House. ArtsWestchester
- Hank Cash
- The Great Saw Mill River Clean-up
- The Open Air Family Music Festival
- Opening Reception: Show & Tell
- Westchester County Amateur Photo Contest Awards Ceremony & Reception
- LaTeena Teen Empowerment Conference
- Artists on Location : Spring Art Auctions
- "Singin' in the Rain": $5 Movie Night
- Urban H20: Listen Local… Fresh Music from the Hudson Valley
- "For the Love of Money"
- RiverArts presents Annual Contemporary Dance Event - RIOULT
- Beatles Tribute!
- Björn Again!
- Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz
- Bicycle Sundays Begin
- Carolyn Cohagan reading from her latest novel "The Lost Children"
- Family Day: Puppets
- Pinkster - An African-American Celebration Of Spring
- "Otello" by Verdi
- Matt Turk
- Reading Between the Lines: Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution and Profit by Vandana Shiva
- Popcorn & Puppet Festival
- Sunset Reading Series
Not-to-Miss Events
Next Weekend
- Friday, May 21 from 5pm – 9pm – Tarrytown Third Friday
- Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 from 1pm - 5pm -- 2010 House Tour: Hastings' Characters and Character | 15 Homes in Hastings
- Saturday, May 22 from 11am - 5pm -- Mamapalooza 2010 | Kensico Dam Plaza
And the Next
- Saturday, May 29, Sunday, May 30 & Monday, May 31 -- Animals & Acrobats | Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Mentoring Opportunities
The Children’s Village— http://www.childrensvillage.org/ — is looking for adult role models committed to establishing a one-on-one relationship with a young person. Our Mentors meet with their Mentees on our Dobbs Ferry campus, in the local community and in New York City where they plan and participate in a variety of fun and educational activities. The Children’s Village helps children and families who are struggling become productive, independent citizens who will enrich their communities and their future families. Working with some of New York’s most at-risk kids means changing two lives—theirs and yours! Research proves that Mentoring works to improve the lives of young people while also providing endless benefits to the adult. For more information contact Topher Nichols, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 914.693.0600 ext 1819 or cnichols@childrensvillage.org
E Hartsdale Farmers Market Looking for Musicians
Town Clerk Judith Beville is looking for Musicians who are willing to donate their time and talent to our summer outdoor concert series at the Farmers Market. Email TOWNCLERK@GREENBURGHNY.COM if you would like to perform. There will be more farmers...more vendors...more food and choices. The market begins Saturday, June 19th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM on E Hartsdale Ave.
Farmers Markets on Facebook
Join the Facebook Pages for updates and schedules for the
Rivertowns Farmers Markets
Tarrytown Farmers Market – Opening Day Saturday, May 29 (no Facebook page)
http://www.communitymarkets.biz/market.php?market=9
Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market: Opening Day Friday, June 4
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobbs-Ferry-NY/Dobbs-Ferry-Farmers-Market/113108982047720?ref=ts
Hastings Farmers Market: Opening Day Summer Market Saturday, June 5 (May 8 Market also scheduled)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84953708667&ref=mf
Irvington Farmers Market: Every Wednesday, 3:30pm – 7:30pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irvington-Village-Farmers-Market/98309589893?ref=mf
Festivals, Fairs, & Markets: Spring Community Events . . . . .
Spring Fairs and Festivals
- Friday, May 21: Tarrytown Third Friday: Third Annual Birdhouse Building Competition & more
- Friday, June 4: Opening Day Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market (Cedar Street)
- Saturday, June 5: Opening Day Hastings Summer Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, June 6: Tarrytown’s 23rd Annual Main Street Fair
- Friday, June 18: Tarrytown Third Friday
- Friday, June 11: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Town Square” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
The HudsonIndependent.Com also has a website with a calendar and news. Some events that they are posting:
American Victorian History: Murder Most Foul: A tour of the “other side of Victorian New York” at 7 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Living with the Loss of a Pet: This support group will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
Tuesday 18
Meet Author Barbara Dee: At 7 p.m. this award-winning children’s writer will talk at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Farm Life at Stone Barns: An after-school program for grades K-2 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200, ext. 111 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
Wednesday 19
Irvington Farmers Market: From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Irvington Senior Center, 29 Bridge St.
Thursday 20
Bike Safety: Children should bring their bikes and helmets at 6 p.m. to the Irvington Public Library to listen to a talk and ride a small obstacle course. Call 591-7840 or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Literary evening: At 7:30 p.m. authors Ilya Kaminsky and Jeffrey Harrison will read from their work at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter.org.
Friday 21
Third Friday in Tarrytown: Come to Main St. & Broadway from 5 p.m. to celebrate Mother’s Day. Call 374-5884 or visit www.sleepyhollowchamber.com.
Tappen Z Art Gallery is showcasing NYC based artist Charlene Weisler and her street art photography exhibit called: "Street Art Comes to Tarrytown". From 5p.m.-10 p.m. Call 332-8800 for more information.
Music: Cliff Mays hosts SuperTonic Songwriters Circle III from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Black Cat Café in Irvington. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
A Century ofAmerican Song and Dance: Presented by Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists at 7:30 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 22 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Open mike night: Sign up to read at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter.org.
Concert: Delbert McClinton will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Saturday 22
Author Visit to the Irvington Public Library: Mary Sudman Donovan, PhD., will present a lecture on the subject of her latest book, George Washington at "Head Quarters, Dobbs Ferry:" July 4 to August 19, 1781 at the Irvington Public Library, 12 South Astor Street, on Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale at $13. for the paperback and $23. for the hardcover. Proceeds will benefit the Dobbs Ferry Historical Society. Contact: Pamela Hodgins Bernstein,
Irvington Public Library, 914-591-7840, pber...@wlsmail.org
Music: Brendan Hogan performs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Black Cat Café in Irvington. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
Jazz Concert: Pianist/composer David Benoit will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, with special guest John Hammond. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Concert: The Choral Arts Society under Director Michael Conley presents works by Rachmaninoff, Bach, Brahms, Charpentier, Hanson and Copland on 22 May in the Presbyterian Church on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor. Adults $25 and students and seniors $20.
Sunday 23
Creatures of Woodfrog Pond: At 2 p.m. explore the world of Woodfrog Pond at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
“A Global Mosaic”: Spring recital of Broadway Training Center students at 2 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com.
Concert: The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Monday 24
Opera Anecdotes: From 10:30 a.m. to noon Lu Gmoser will talk about three popular operas and play musical excerpts at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
“Spice Up Your Life”: At 7 p.m. author Bindu Grandhi will talk about eating healthier without sacrificing taste at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
The Hudson Valley Music Club will present the Biava Quartet with music composed by Haydn, Barber and Brahms on Monday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m., at the Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club, 54 Clinton Avenue (591-6851). Admission is 15. Refreshments follow the concert where you may meet and greet the artists.
Wednesday 26
Music: Phil Dollard returns to the Black Cat Café in Irvington from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
Essay Contest Awards: At 7 p.m. two students from Sleepy Hollow High School will be honored at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Thursday 27
Concert: The Dark Star Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Friday 28
Concert: The Neville Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Saturday 29
Animals & Acrobats: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. enjoy the fun of an early American traveling circus at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton. Call 631-8200 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org. Also May 30 & 31.
Excursion for the Disabled: Westchester Network for People with Disabilities invites the community to join them at the Stormville Flea Market, followed by dinner at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Bus leaves JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown at 11 a.m. Call 366-7898, ext. 144 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
“Adding Machine”: Musical presented by Little Village Playhouse at 2 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 30 at 8 p.m.
“Almost Maine”: Presented by Little Village Playhouse at 8 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 30 at 2 p.m.
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)
PLEASE CONTACT:
Ex- Captain Irwin Rosenblatt
Hartsdale Fire Company
914-420-3330
Tuesday’s work session agenda: May 18th
(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 Water Wheel Contract (to be given to the Developer for review by 10:30am)
09:30 AM Early Retirement – Discuss Options
09:45 AM TDYCC Summer Concert Series
10:00 AM Interest in Resolution for Calloway House - Discussion
10:15 AM FOIL Appeal
10:30 AM Special Meeting
11:00 AM Motion for Executive Session by ____________ for Legal / Contracts:
weekend update from www.rivertownsguide.com
Great News!! The Annual Dobbs Ferry Music Series Returns!
Wednesdays, June 23 - Wednesday, August 25 from 6:30pm - 8pm
FREE. Watch our Home Page for schedule of bands and more info. Presented by Jazz Forum Arts and the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
This Weekend
- Annual Arts Bash Open House. ArtsWestchester
- Hank Cash
- The Great Saw Mill River Clean-up
- The Open Air Family Music Festival
- Opening Reception: Show & Tell
- Westchester County Amateur Photo Contest Awards Ceremony & Reception
- LaTeena Teen Empowerment Conference
- Artists on Location : Spring Art Auctions
- "Singin' in the Rain": $5 Movie Night
- Urban H20: Listen Local… Fresh Music from the Hudson Valley
- "For the Love of Money"
- RiverArts presents Annual Contemporary Dance Event - RIOULT
- Beatles Tribute!
- Björn Again!
- Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz
- Bicycle Sundays Begin
- Carolyn Cohagan reading from her latest novel "The Lost Children"
- Family Day: Puppets
- Pinkster - An African-American Celebration Of Spring
- "Otello" by Verdi
- Matt Turk
- Reading Between the Lines: Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution and Profit by Vandana Shiva
- Popcorn & Puppet Festival
- Sunset Reading Series
Not-to-Miss Events
Next Weekend
- Friday, May 21 from 5pm – 9pm – Tarrytown Third Friday
- Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 from 1pm - 5pm -- 2010 House Tour: Hastings' Characters and Character | 15 Homes in Hastings
- Saturday, May 22 from 11am - 5pm -- Mamapalooza 2010 | Kensico Dam Plaza
And the Next
- Saturday, May 29, Sunday, May 30 & Monday, May 31 -- Animals & Acrobats | Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Mentoring Opportunities
The Children’s Village— http://www.childrensvillage.org/ — is looking for adult role models committed to establishing a one-on-one relationship with a young person. Our Mentors meet with their Mentees on our Dobbs Ferry campus, in the local community and in New York City where they plan and participate in a variety of fun and educational activities. The Children’s Village helps children and families who are struggling become productive, independent citizens who will enrich their communities and their future families. Working with some of New York’s most at-risk kids means changing two lives—theirs and yours! Research proves that Mentoring works to improve the lives of young people while also providing endless benefits to the adult. For more information contact Topher Nichols, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 914.693.0600 ext 1819 or cnichols@childrensvillage.org
E Hartsdale Farmers Market Looking for Musicians
Town Clerk Judith Beville is looking for Musicians who are willing to donate their time and talent to our summer outdoor concert series at the Farmers Market. Email TOWNCLERK@GREENBURGHNY.COM if you would like to perform. There will be more farmers...more vendors...more food and choices. The market begins Saturday, June 19th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM on E Hartsdale Ave.
Farmers Markets on Facebook
Join the Facebook Pages for updates and schedules for the
Rivertowns Farmers Markets
Tarrytown Farmers Market – Opening Day Saturday, May 29 (no Facebook page)
http://www.communitymarkets.biz/market.php?market=9
Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market: Opening Day Friday, June 4
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobbs-Ferry-NY/Dobbs-Ferry-Farmers-Market/113108982047720?ref=ts
Hastings Farmers Market: Opening Day Summer Market Saturday, June 5 (May 8 Market also scheduled)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84953708667&ref=mf
Irvington Farmers Market: Every Wednesday, 3:30pm – 7:30pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irvington-Village-Farmers-Market/98309589893?ref=mf
Festivals, Fairs, & Markets: Spring Community Events . . . . .
Spring Fairs and Festivals
- Friday, May 21: Tarrytown Third Friday: Third Annual Birdhouse Building Competition & more
- Friday, June 4: Opening Day Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market (Cedar Street)
- Saturday, June 5: Opening Day Hastings Summer Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, June 6: Tarrytown’s 23rd Annual Main Street Fair
- Friday, June 18: Tarrytown Third Friday
- Friday, June 11: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Town Square” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
The HudsonIndependent.Com also has a website with a calendar and news. Some events that they are posting:
American Victorian History: Murder Most Foul: A tour of the “other side of Victorian New York” at 7 p.m. at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Living with the Loss of a Pet: This support group will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
Tuesday 18
Meet Author Barbara Dee: At 7 p.m. this award-winning children’s writer will talk at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Farm Life at Stone Barns: An after-school program for grades K-2 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills. Call 366-6200, ext. 111 or visit www.stonebarnscenter.org.
Wednesday 19
Irvington Farmers Market: From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Irvington Senior Center, 29 Bridge St.
Thursday 20
Bike Safety: Children should bring their bikes and helmets at 6 p.m. to the Irvington Public Library to listen to a talk and ride a small obstacle course. Call 591-7840 or visit www.IrvingtonLibrary.org.
Literary evening: At 7:30 p.m. authors Ilya Kaminsky and Jeffrey Harrison will read from their work at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter.org.
Friday 21
Third Friday in Tarrytown: Come to Main St. & Broadway from 5 p.m. to celebrate Mother’s Day. Call 374-5884 or visit www.sleepyhollowchamber.com.
Tappen Z Art Gallery is showcasing NYC based artist Charlene Weisler and her street art photography exhibit called: "Street Art Comes to Tarrytown". From 5p.m.-10 p.m. Call 332-8800 for more information.
Music: Cliff Mays hosts SuperTonic Songwriters Circle III from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Black Cat Café in Irvington. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
A Century ofAmerican Song and Dance: Presented by Sleepy Hollow Performing Artists at 7:30 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 22 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Open mike night: Sign up to read at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Writers’ Center in Sleepy Hollow. Call 332-5953 or visit www.writerscenter.org.
Concert: Delbert McClinton will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Saturday 22
Author Visit to the Irvington Public Library: Mary Sudman Donovan, PhD., will present a lecture on the subject of her latest book, George Washington at "Head Quarters, Dobbs Ferry:" July 4 to August 19, 1781 at the Irvington Public Library, 12 South Astor Street, on Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book will be available for sale at $13. for the paperback and $23. for the hardcover. Proceeds will benefit the Dobbs Ferry Historical Society. Contact: Pamela Hodgins Bernstein,
Irvington Public Library, 914-591-7840, pber...@wlsmail.org
Music: Brendan Hogan performs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Black Cat Café in Irvington. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
Jazz Concert: Pianist/composer David Benoit will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, with special guest John Hammond. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Concert: The Choral Arts Society under Director Michael Conley presents works by Rachmaninoff, Bach, Brahms, Charpentier, Hanson and Copland on 22 May in the Presbyterian Church on Route 9 in Briarcliff Manor. Adults $25 and students and seniors $20.
Sunday 23
Creatures of Woodfrog Pond: At 2 p.m. explore the world of Woodfrog Pond at the Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale. Call 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
“A Global Mosaic”: Spring recital of Broadway Training Center students at 2 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com.
Concert: The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Monday 24
Opera Anecdotes: From 10:30 a.m. to noon Lu Gmoser will talk about three popular operas and play musical excerpts at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 366-7898 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
“Spice Up Your Life”: At 7 p.m. author Bindu Grandhi will talk about eating healthier without sacrificing taste at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
The Hudson Valley Music Club will present the Biava Quartet with music composed by Haydn, Barber and Brahms on Monday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m., at the Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club, 54 Clinton Avenue (591-6851). Admission is 15. Refreshments follow the concert where you may meet and greet the artists.
Wednesday 26
Music: Phil Dollard returns to the Black Cat Café in Irvington from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 231-9060 or visit www.blackcatchef.com.
Essay Contest Awards: At 7 p.m. two students from Sleepy Hollow High School will be honored at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org.
Thursday 27
Concert: The Dark Star Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Friday 28
Concert: The Neville Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.
Saturday 29
Animals & Acrobats: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. enjoy the fun of an early American traveling circus at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton. Call 631-8200 or visit www.hudsonvalley.org. Also May 30 & 31.
Excursion for the Disabled: Westchester Network for People with Disabilities invites the community to join them at the Stormville Flea Market, followed by dinner at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Bus leaves JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown at 11 a.m. Call 366-7898, ext. 144 or e-mail i...@jcconthehudson.org.
“Adding Machine”: Musical presented by Little Village Playhouse at 2 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 30 at 8 p.m.
“Almost Maine”: Presented by Little Village Playhouse at 8 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall Theater. Call 591-6602 or visit www.irvingtontheater.com. Also May 30 at 2 p.m.
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillage.org (non profit adult education programs)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
HAS BAD ECONOMY IMPACTED TAX COLLECTIONS? UPDATE FISHER AVE BRIDGE
HAS THE BAD ECONOMY IMPACTED TOWN TAX COLLECTIONS
This is an update on recent town and county tax collection 2010.
In 2009 at this point in time we had 1816 parcels out of 28,300 unpaid. This was 93.4%
In 2010 we have 1753 unpaid, which means 63 more taxpayers paid this year as compared to last.
This was 95.5% or 2.1% higher than last year despite the fact that we had to collect 7.8 million more than the previous year.
Dave Dwinell, Receiver of Taxes
THE FISHER LANE BRIDGE UPDATE—BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS TO N WHITE PLAINS TRAIN STATION
Fisher Lane Bridge required emergency inspection and evaluation by a professional engineering firm due to deterioration of structural members observed by the Town Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works, Victor Carosi. In response to the observations, the Town contracted with WSP-Sells to perform a full inspection and evaluation of the bridge. This inspection identified and documented defects requiring the immediate closure of one lane to traffic and a weight limitation posting to the remaining single lane. WSP-Sells also provided a detour and coordination assistance to the Town with adjacent municipalities and other agencies for the lane closure.
Additional engineering services are now required to resolve the immediate observed structural defects to return the bridge to two-way traffic while further engineering studies are undertaken assessing the long-term design needs of this bridge. The Town has WSP-Sells to provide Engineering Design Services for recommended repairs to the Fisher Lane Bridge in accordance with their proposal of May 7, 2010 for $16,500. Once the study is complete additional funding will have to be authorized for the repairs.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
This is an update on recent town and county tax collection 2010.
In 2009 at this point in time we had 1816 parcels out of 28,300 unpaid. This was 93.4%
In 2010 we have 1753 unpaid, which means 63 more taxpayers paid this year as compared to last.
This was 95.5% or 2.1% higher than last year despite the fact that we had to collect 7.8 million more than the previous year.
Dave Dwinell, Receiver of Taxes
THE FISHER LANE BRIDGE UPDATE—BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS TO N WHITE PLAINS TRAIN STATION
Fisher Lane Bridge required emergency inspection and evaluation by a professional engineering firm due to deterioration of structural members observed by the Town Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works, Victor Carosi. In response to the observations, the Town contracted with WSP-Sells to perform a full inspection and evaluation of the bridge. This inspection identified and documented defects requiring the immediate closure of one lane to traffic and a weight limitation posting to the remaining single lane. WSP-Sells also provided a detour and coordination assistance to the Town with adjacent municipalities and other agencies for the lane closure.
Additional engineering services are now required to resolve the immediate observed structural defects to return the bridge to two-way traffic while further engineering studies are undertaken assessing the long-term design needs of this bridge. The Town has WSP-Sells to provide Engineering Design Services for recommended repairs to the Fisher Lane Bridge in accordance with their proposal of May 7, 2010 for $16,500. Once the study is complete additional funding will have to be authorized for the repairs.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Sunday, May 09, 2010
From: Melvin [mailto:m__@mindspring.com] DELETED NAME
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: Part-time positions at WARC in Greenburgh on Tarrytown Road (eDoc/NY)
Hi Paul,
I have been on your email list for job openings for over a year and finally secured a part time position with WARC.
Please tell people on your list that they should try to stay positive and things have a way of working out.
Thank you,
Mel
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: Part-time positions at WARC in Greenburgh on Tarrytown Road (eDoc/NY)
Hi Paul,
I have been on your email list for job openings for over a year and finally secured a part time position with WARC.
Please tell people on your list that they should try to stay positive and things have a way of working out.
Thank you,
Mel
Friday, May 07, 2010
Greenburgh police remove explosives from world war II from home
On Friday, May 07, 2010, at approximately 10:54am, Greenburgh Police Officers responded to #54 Joyce Road, Hartsdale, in the Town of Greenburgh on a report of a suspected explosive device. The caller, who was identified as Joseph Barden was assisting his elderly neighbor in removing old items from the attic. Mr. Barden discovered what he described as a mortar round shell in the attic. He then reportedly picked up the device and brought it outside and placed it on the front lawn, before calling the police.
Greenburgh Police officers arrived at the scene and closed off the area to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Sgt. Anthony McVeigh of the Special Operations Unit responded to the scene and identified the device as old military ordinance. An exclusion zone was established by Special Operations Officers using ballistic blankets which were placed near the device in case of detonation. The Westchester County Police Department Bomb Squad Unit was notified and responded to the location. Bomb Squad Officers under the command of Lt. James Luciano identified the device as a World War II 2.36” M87 Practice Bazooka Rocket that had military markings denoted on the rocket bearing M87-PRAC. The bazooka rocket was x-rayed by the Westchester County Police Bomb Squad and classified as a “live” practice round. The device was made safe by Members of the Westchester County Police Bomb Squad, and removed from the scene. The ordinance will be stored at an undisclosed location for future disposal by the U.S. Military.
The bazooka rocket was described as approximately 2’ long and 2.36” in diameter. It is unknown by the homeowner, Kathryn Sloate as to how the device was stored in that attic and for how long. It was learned through the investigation that Mrs. Sloates’ late husband, was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Air Force.
In compliance with Disciplinary Rule 7-107A of the Code of Professional Responsibility, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
Greenburgh Police officers arrived at the scene and closed off the area to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Sgt. Anthony McVeigh of the Special Operations Unit responded to the scene and identified the device as old military ordinance. An exclusion zone was established by Special Operations Officers using ballistic blankets which were placed near the device in case of detonation. The Westchester County Police Department Bomb Squad Unit was notified and responded to the location. Bomb Squad Officers under the command of Lt. James Luciano identified the device as a World War II 2.36” M87 Practice Bazooka Rocket that had military markings denoted on the rocket bearing M87-PRAC. The bazooka rocket was x-rayed by the Westchester County Police Bomb Squad and classified as a “live” practice round. The device was made safe by Members of the Westchester County Police Bomb Squad, and removed from the scene. The ordinance will be stored at an undisclosed location for future disposal by the U.S. Military.
The bazooka rocket was described as approximately 2’ long and 2.36” in diameter. It is unknown by the homeowner, Kathryn Sloate as to how the device was stored in that attic and for how long. It was learned through the investigation that Mrs. Sloates’ late husband, was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Air Force.
In compliance with Disciplinary Rule 7-107A of the Code of Professional Responsibility, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty
MEETINGS BEGIN MONDAY IN PARKS...WORK SESSION...WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
The Town Board (Sonja Brown, Diana Juettner, Kevin Morgan, Francis Sheehan & I) will join Town Clerk Judith Beville at our annual community outreach meetings in different parks. This is our upcoming schedule:
THIS MONDAY, MAY 10TH 7 pm Hartsbrook Nature Preserve, Ridge Road (we will chat and hike the spectacular trails).
Monday, May 17 Travis Park 7 PM
Wednesday, May 19th 7 PM MASSARO PARK
Monday, May 24th 7 PM Glenville Woods
This is an opportunity for you to interact with your local officials in an informal setting –tell us what you like, don’t like, how we can make Greenburgh a better place. In the event of rain the meetings at Hartsbrook and Travis will be postponed till May 11th and May 1
PAUL FEINER
OUR WORK SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11 AM on Tuesday (not 9:15 AM) at Town Hall. Discussions to include agenda review, Westchester Greenhouse & Farms requested an opportunity to meet with the Town Board, early retirement options, space saver proposal, Calloway house.
This Weekend: www.rivertownsguide.com
- Nature Friendly Plant Sale and Workshops
- ARTSPEAK: From Page To Performance Workshop #3: Cookin' Words For Moms
- Hastings Friday Night Live: "Dancing in the Streets" featuring the renowned Brazilian Band Ginga Pura Nova York
- Art Exhibit: Open Journal featuring the work of Jenifer Ross
- ArtsWestchester Presents “A Night Out with Singer / Songwriters”
- Stories in Stone and Cemetery Walking Tour
- Hell Meets Henry Halfway
- Doctor Johnson
- Hastings Farmers Market
- Nature Friendly Plant Sale and Workshops
- Irvington PTSA Used Book Sale
- Plant Sale and Garden Fair
- Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers Spring Exhibition
- Second Annual Historic House Tour, Dobbs Ferry
- "Spring Fling": An Exhibition
- Singing Harp: Storytelling Theater for all Ages
- Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th Anniversary Youth Ensembles Concert
- Cafe a las Siete: Live Concert: Classical Music with a Latin Flavor
- “Rising Waters” with Mark Lowery of the New York State Office of Climate Change
- The Western Wind
- Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Evening Concert
- New Urban Jazz V: Bob Baldwin and Friends with Porter Carroll, Jr.
- Keigwin + Company featuring Bolero Suburbia
- No Discipline
- Mother's Day Concert
- Make Mom a Memory
- Sarah Lawrence Chamber Choir and Women’s Vocal Ensemble
Not-to-Miss Events
Next Weekend
Saturday, May 15 (raindate: May 16) -- The Open Air Family Music Festival | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale.
Sunday, May 16 from 3pm - 5pm -- Popcorn & Puppet Riverfront Festival | MacEachron Waterfront Park, Hastings
And the Next Weekend
Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 from 1pm - 5pm -- 2010 House Tour: Hastings' Characters and Character | 15 Homes in Hastings
More information http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php
E Hartsdale Farmers Market Looking for Musicians
Town Clerk Judith Beville is looking for Musicians who are willing to donate their time and talent to our summer outdoor concert series at the Farmers Market. Email TOWNCLERK@GREENBURGHNY.COM if you would like to perform. There will be more farmers...more vendors...more food and choices. The market begins Saturday, June 19th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM on E Hartsdale Ave.
Farmers Markets on Facebook
Join the Facebook Pages for updates and schedules for the Rivertowns Farmers Markets
Irvington Farmers Market: Opening Day May 12
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irvington-Village-Farmers-Market/98309589893?ref=mf
Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market: Opening Day June 4
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobbs-Ferry-NY/Dobbs-Ferry-Farmers-Market/113108982047720?ref=ts
Hastings Farmers Market: Opening Day Summer Market June 5 (Final “Winter” Market this weekend, May 8)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84953708667&ref=mf
Festivals, Fairs, & Markets: Spring Community Events . . . . .
Spring Fairs and Festivals
- Friday, May 7: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Dancing in the Streets” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
Saturday, May 8: Outdoor Hastings Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Wednesday, May 12: Opening Day Irvington Farmers Market (Main Street School Parking Lot)
- Sunday, May 16: Popcorn & Puppet Festival, Hastings
- Friday, May 21: Tarrytown Third Friday: Third Annual Birdhouse Building Competition & more
- Friday, June 4: Opening Day Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market (Cedar Street)
- Saturday, June 5: Opening Day Hastings Summer Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, June 6: Tarrytown’s 23rd Annual Main Street Fair
- Friday, June 18: Tarrytown Third Friday
- Friday, June 11: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Town Square” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 8pm – “Fish Tank”
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information
Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter that provides parents in lower Westchester with the scoop on what's happening for kids and families in the Rivertowns. With articles, craft ideas, recipes, event listings and more, Rivertowns Macaroni Kid delivers everything a mom or dad needs to entertain, stimulate and exhaust their kids. http://westchester-rivertowns.macaronikid.com
Second Annual: A Community That Cares Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 18th
12:00pm – 6:30pm
Antun’s of Westchester Catering & Events
35 Valley Avenue, Elmsford, NY
Join Ron and Rich Stytzer of Antun’s of Westchester Catering and Events, Military Key Wife and Red Cross Volunteer Lani Ridenhour along with Hope for the Warriors and Tower of Hope in their efforts to strengthen our blood supplies and heighten awareness for our troops and their families.
All presenting donors will receive one FREE gift certificate for Antun’s acclaimed Sunday Champagne Brunch.
To schedule an appointment call 914-946-6500 x252
www.thehudsonindependent.com for news and activities.
www.tarrytownpatch . com for more news and activities.
www.scarsdale10583.com news about Edgemont and Hartsdale
www.intervillageorg (non profit adult education programs)
THIS MONDAY, MAY 10TH 7 pm Hartsbrook Nature Preserve, Ridge Road (we will chat and hike the spectacular trails).
Monday, May 17 Travis Park 7 PM
Wednesday, May 19th 7 PM MASSARO PARK
Monday, May 24th 7 PM Glenville Woods
This is an opportunity for you to interact with your local officials in an informal setting –tell us what you like, don’t like, how we can make Greenburgh a better place. In the event of rain the meetings at Hartsbrook and Travis will be postponed till May 11th and May 1
PAUL FEINER
OUR WORK SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11 AM on Tuesday (not 9:15 AM) at Town Hall. Discussions to include agenda review, Westchester Greenhouse & Farms requested an opportunity to meet with the Town Board, early retirement options, space saver proposal, Calloway house.
This Weekend: www.rivertownsguide.com
- Nature Friendly Plant Sale and Workshops
- ARTSPEAK: From Page To Performance Workshop #3: Cookin' Words For Moms
- Hastings Friday Night Live: "Dancing in the Streets" featuring the renowned Brazilian Band Ginga Pura Nova York
- Art Exhibit: Open Journal featuring the work of Jenifer Ross
- ArtsWestchester Presents “A Night Out with Singer / Songwriters”
- Stories in Stone and Cemetery Walking Tour
- Hell Meets Henry Halfway
- Doctor Johnson
- Hastings Farmers Market
- Nature Friendly Plant Sale and Workshops
- Irvington PTSA Used Book Sale
- Plant Sale and Garden Fair
- Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers Spring Exhibition
- Second Annual Historic House Tour, Dobbs Ferry
- "Spring Fling": An Exhibition
- Singing Harp: Storytelling Theater for all Ages
- Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th Anniversary Youth Ensembles Concert
- Cafe a las Siete: Live Concert: Classical Music with a Latin Flavor
- “Rising Waters” with Mark Lowery of the New York State Office of Climate Change
- The Western Wind
- Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Evening Concert
- New Urban Jazz V: Bob Baldwin and Friends with Porter Carroll, Jr.
- Keigwin + Company featuring Bolero Suburbia
- No Discipline
- Mother's Day Concert
- Make Mom a Memory
- Sarah Lawrence Chamber Choir and Women’s Vocal Ensemble
Not-to-Miss Events
Next Weekend
Saturday, May 15 (raindate: May 16) -- The Open Air Family Music Festival | Greenburgh Nature Center, Scarsdale.
Sunday, May 16 from 3pm - 5pm -- Popcorn & Puppet Riverfront Festival | MacEachron Waterfront Park, Hastings
And the Next Weekend
Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23 from 1pm - 5pm -- 2010 House Tour: Hastings' Characters and Character | 15 Homes in Hastings
More information http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php
E Hartsdale Farmers Market Looking for Musicians
Town Clerk Judith Beville is looking for Musicians who are willing to donate their time and talent to our summer outdoor concert series at the Farmers Market. Email TOWNCLERK@GREENBURGHNY.COM if you would like to perform. There will be more farmers...more vendors...more food and choices. The market begins Saturday, June 19th from 8:30 AM to 1 PM on E Hartsdale Ave.
Farmers Markets on Facebook
Join the Facebook Pages for updates and schedules for the Rivertowns Farmers Markets
Irvington Farmers Market: Opening Day May 12
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irvington-Village-Farmers-Market/98309589893?ref=mf
Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market: Opening Day June 4
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobbs-Ferry-NY/Dobbs-Ferry-Farmers-Market/113108982047720?ref=ts
Hastings Farmers Market: Opening Day Summer Market June 5 (Final “Winter” Market this weekend, May 8)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84953708667&ref=mf
Festivals, Fairs, & Markets: Spring Community Events . . . . .
Spring Fairs and Festivals
- Friday, May 7: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Dancing in the Streets” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
Saturday, May 8: Outdoor Hastings Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Wednesday, May 12: Opening Day Irvington Farmers Market (Main Street School Parking Lot)
- Sunday, May 16: Popcorn & Puppet Festival, Hastings
- Friday, May 21: Tarrytown Third Friday: Third Annual Birdhouse Building Competition & more
- Friday, June 4: Opening Day Dobbs Ferry Farmers Market (Cedar Street)
- Saturday, June 5: Opening Day Hastings Summer Farmers Market (Library Lot)
- Sunday, June 6: Tarrytown’s 23rd Annual Main Street Fair
- Friday, June 18: Tarrytown Third Friday
- Friday, June 11: Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Town Square” (Warburton Closed to Traffic)
“Best of” Film Series at Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 8pm – “Fish Tank”
-- Sunday, May 16 @ 1:00pm – “Otello by Verdi”
-- Wednesday, June 2 @ 8pm – “White Ribbon”
-- Wednesday, June 9 @ 8pm – “Terribly Happy”
Go to http://www.rivertownsguide.com/20localevents.php for more information
Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid is a weekly e-newsletter that provides parents in lower Westchester with the scoop on what's happening for kids and families in the Rivertowns. With articles, craft ideas, recipes, event listings and more, Rivertowns Macaroni Kid delivers everything a mom or dad needs to entertain, stimulate and exhaust their kids. http://westchester-rivertowns.macaronikid.com
Second Annual: A Community That Cares Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 18th
12:00pm – 6:30pm
Antun’s of Westchester Catering & Events
35 Valley Avenue, Elmsford, NY
Join Ron and Rich Stytzer of Antun’s of Westchester Catering and Events, Military Key Wife and Red Cross Volunteer Lani Ridenhour along with Hope for the Warriors and Tower of Hope in their efforts to strengthen our blood supplies and heighten awareness for our troops and their families.
All presenting donors will receive one FREE gift certificate for Antun’s acclaimed Sunday Champagne Brunch.
To schedule an appointment call 914-946-6500 x252
www.thehudsonindependent.com
www.tarrytownpatch
www.scarsdale10583.com
www.intervillageorg (non profit adult education programs)
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
BUDGET CUTTING QUESTION...ARBORIST GETS PRAISE...LOCAL ORGANIC PRODUCE
BUDGET CUTTING QUESTION---Every time we pick up a newspaper we read about what other local, county and state governments are doing to reduce costs. I would appreciate feedback from taxpayers about the following…
Many large trees and branches fell after the recent storm. Landscapers and private contractors have been cutting down heavy trees and placing it at the curb. The town has picked up the trees, debris. It’s taking a long time to pick up all the tree logs, large branches. So much is out there –it’s a very expensive, labor intensive job.
QUESTION---To save money ---should the town require landscapers/contractors to remove the trees they cut down and PROHIBIT THEM FROM PLACING THE LOGS, DEBRIS AT THE CURB? If this would be done our streets would not be cluttered with logs/debris for long periods of time.
On another matter…I wrote to NYS Department of Transportation earlier this month and asked them to remove the tree logs on Dobbs Ferry Road/Sprain. It’s an eyesore. And, I received at least one report of tree logs almost falling onto the Sprain.
I’d welcome your thoughts. E mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
An article about town arborist Aaron Schmidt
This article appeared in the Tarrytown Patch, (tarrytownpatch.com). It highlights the good work of one of our employees, Arborist Aaron Schmidt who works in the planning department.
Angelica Schmidt, a Tarrytown toddler, was born last year on April 24, Arbor Day. In honor of their daughter, Greenburgh Town Arborist Aaron Schmidt and his wife Kristina planted a tree—a tree their daughter could grow with.
To celebrate Arbor Day this year, Kristina Schmidt and Ardsley's Arin Gornstein have planned, "A Tree Grows in Westchester"—a tree-planting event Sunday in Irvington's Great Hunger Memorial Park.
"The whole idea was to have an event where even the youngest of children could take part in a great community service activity," Schmidt said. "The children who come will each plant a tree to grow along side, so that they can come back year after year and see how tall it has become."
Replanting trees became a priority for Schmidt after March's devastating storms ravaged so much of Westchester. But, as a self-proclaimed super-motivated Westchester mom, Schmidt was not content planting just one tree this year.
"When I sent my mind to something, I don't give up until I have results," she said. "We really wanted to make a difference for the community and not plant just one tree but a whole bunch."
Capitalizing on her husband's resources and expertise, Schmidt was able to secure 20 trees to plant, including pink and white dogwood, river birch, pine and oak.
"I really pushed for the flowering trees," Schmidt said. "It will truly make this under-utilized park beautiful."
In 2009, Gornstein and Dobbs Ferry's Jennifer Newman Shotton founded the Rivertown Play Group, a coalition of community-oriented families with young children living in Tarrytown, Hastings, Irvington, Ardsley and Dobbs Ferry. The group now has more than 800 members, and plans regular events and "play-dates" for children aged zero to five and their families.
"We are expecting 45 families to join us on Sunday," Gornstein said. "The first 30 that signed-up will receive gift buckets donated by local sponsors, but more families are certainly welcome to come."
In addition to planting trees, kids will have the opportunity to have their faces painted by Tarrytown's Heather Huston of "Fantabulous Faces" and watch a magic show. Debbie Allen, also a Tarrytown resident, will be the event's official photographer.
"A Tree Grows in Westchester's" organizers expect more kids than there are trees, something neither woman views as a problem.
"Kids in The Rivertown Play Group are like family," Schmidt said. "We have so much local support; there are so many kids my daughter can play with in just Tarrytown alone."
Sunday's event will run from 3-5pm in Great Hunger Memorial Park, just off the Saw Mill River Parkway in Irvington.
For more information on "A Tree Grows in Westchester" or The Rivertown Play Group, visit www.therivertownplaygroup.com.
SUSTAINABLE HASTINGS INVITES YOU TO JOIN OTHER MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE
. Last year 40 members benefitted from this excellent system of getting fresh, organic produce into their fridges. Not only was the produce dreamy, good value and effulgent, but we also enjoyed making new friends. This year we're again going to plan a potluck towards the end of the season, plus pizza night: bring your favorite CSA veggie toppings to top your homemade pizza!
C.S.A. stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Membership in a CSA is a way of directly supporting regional family farms.
Sustainable Hastings CSA shares are from Stoneledge Farm, in Leeds, NY (about 100 miles north of here). In exchange for our upfront contribution to the farm, members of our CSA program receive a weekly allotment of amazingly delicious, varied, organic, ultra-fresh produce. Stoneledge Farm is certified organic by the North East Organic Farming Association of NY.
Membership in Sustainable Hastings' CSA (NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION)
You pay $485 for the season by check or credit/debit card directly to the farm. This breaks down to $20.21 per week.
For 24 weeks, beginning June 9th and ending November 17th, Stoneledge delivers to Grace Espiscopal church (78 Main Street, Hastings) every Wednesday. Members come between 11a.m.-1p.m. or 4-7p.m. that same day to pick up shares. Each member assembles his or her own share: you choose the head of lettuce, the 2 pounds of potatoes, the bunch of carrots, etc. Shares are not pre-bagged. Members are asked to contribute 5 hours of help during the 5 month season (wo/manning the "vegetable stand").
Each weekly delivery consists of 6 to 10 items (see examples below) - approximately 8 to 12 pounds of organic produce per week. You can also split a share with a friend or neighbor, each taking half a share (for more info on this, email us).
Stoneledge Farm donates one share for every 10 members of the CSA. Last year we donated over 1,000 pounds of food to the Grace Food Partnership - supplying fresh food to residents in Hastings and Yonkers who typically only receive canned & boxed donations. Members who are unable to pick up a share or two during the season can choose to contribute to this donation (or choose any other beneficiary - friend or neighbor, etc. - to come pick up their share).
Stoneledge Farm CSA members have the opportunity to visit the farm and help in the harvest twice during the season - a great way to connect with where our food comes from.
If you have any questions please email: info@sustainablehastings.org or call elisa zazzera @ 212-247-5988 (home/office number; rings in hastings.)
Elisa Zazzera
Sustainable Hastings
sample weekly delivery
Spring Vegetable
Garlic Scapes - 6
Bok Choi - 1 head
Perpetual Spinach - 1 bunch
Chives - 1 bunch
Red Sails, Red Leaf Lettuce - 1 head
Escarole - 1 head
Greek Oregano - 1 bunch
Sugar Snap Peas - 1 pound
Early Summer Vegetable
Zucchini Summer Squash - 2 pounds
Cucumbers - 1 Raider Slicing and 2 Boothby Blonde Heirloom
Bright Lights Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Raddichio - 1
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage - 1 head
Orient Express Eggplant - 2
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Lilac Islander Peppers - 1
Buttercrunch Lettuce - 1 head
Scallions - 1 bunch
Summer Vegetable
Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds
Bolero Carrots - 1 pound
Leeks - 1 bunch
Thyme - 1 bunch
Hungry Round Heirloom Peppers - 3
Lacinato Kale - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 2 heads
Autumn Vegetable
Keuka Gold Potatoes - 2 pounds
Bolero Carrots - 1 pound
Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds
Brussels Sprouts - 3 stalks
Winterbor Kale - 1 bunch
Celeriac - 2 roots
Garlic - 2 bulbs
Romanesco Cauliflower - 1 head
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley - 1 bunch
Many large trees and branches fell after the recent storm. Landscapers and private contractors have been cutting down heavy trees and placing it at the curb. The town has picked up the trees, debris. It’s taking a long time to pick up all the tree logs, large branches. So much is out there –it’s a very expensive, labor intensive job.
QUESTION---To save money ---should the town require landscapers/contractors to remove the trees they cut down and PROHIBIT THEM FROM PLACING THE LOGS, DEBRIS AT THE CURB? If this would be done our streets would not be cluttered with logs/debris for long periods of time.
On another matter…I wrote to NYS Department of Transportation earlier this month and asked them to remove the tree logs on Dobbs Ferry Road/Sprain. It’s an eyesore. And, I received at least one report of tree logs almost falling onto the Sprain.
I’d welcome your thoughts. E mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
An article about town arborist Aaron Schmidt
This article appeared in the Tarrytown Patch, (tarrytownpatch.com). It highlights the good work of one of our employees, Arborist Aaron Schmidt who works in the planning department.
Angelica Schmidt, a Tarrytown toddler, was born last year on April 24, Arbor Day. In honor of their daughter, Greenburgh Town Arborist Aaron Schmidt and his wife Kristina planted a tree—a tree their daughter could grow with.
To celebrate Arbor Day this year, Kristina Schmidt and Ardsley's Arin Gornstein have planned, "A Tree Grows in Westchester"—a tree-planting event Sunday in Irvington's Great Hunger Memorial Park.
"The whole idea was to have an event where even the youngest of children could take part in a great community service activity," Schmidt said. "The children who come will each plant a tree to grow along side, so that they can come back year after year and see how tall it has become."
Replanting trees became a priority for Schmidt after March's devastating storms ravaged so much of Westchester. But, as a self-proclaimed super-motivated Westchester mom, Schmidt was not content planting just one tree this year.
"When I sent my mind to something, I don't give up until I have results," she said. "We really wanted to make a difference for the community and not plant just one tree but a whole bunch."
Capitalizing on her husband's resources and expertise, Schmidt was able to secure 20 trees to plant, including pink and white dogwood, river birch, pine and oak.
"I really pushed for the flowering trees," Schmidt said. "It will truly make this under-utilized park beautiful."
In 2009, Gornstein and Dobbs Ferry's Jennifer Newman Shotton founded the Rivertown Play Group, a coalition of community-oriented families with young children living in Tarrytown, Hastings, Irvington, Ardsley and Dobbs Ferry. The group now has more than 800 members, and plans regular events and "play-dates" for children aged zero to five and their families.
"We are expecting 45 families to join us on Sunday," Gornstein said. "The first 30 that signed-up will receive gift buckets donated by local sponsors, but more families are certainly welcome to come."
In addition to planting trees, kids will have the opportunity to have their faces painted by Tarrytown's Heather Huston of "Fantabulous Faces" and watch a magic show. Debbie Allen, also a Tarrytown resident, will be the event's official photographer.
"A Tree Grows in Westchester's" organizers expect more kids than there are trees, something neither woman views as a problem.
"Kids in The Rivertown Play Group are like family," Schmidt said. "We have so much local support; there are so many kids my daughter can play with in just Tarrytown alone."
Sunday's event will run from 3-5pm in Great Hunger Memorial Park, just off the Saw Mill River Parkway in Irvington.
For more information on "A Tree Grows in Westchester" or The Rivertown Play Group, visit www.therivertownplaygroup.com.
SUSTAINABLE HASTINGS INVITES YOU TO JOIN OTHER MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE FRESH ORGANIC PRODUCE
. Last year 40 members benefitted from this excellent system of getting fresh, organic produce into their fridges. Not only was the produce dreamy, good value and effulgent, but we also enjoyed making new friends. This year we're again going to plan a potluck towards the end of the season, plus pizza night: bring your favorite CSA veggie toppings to top your homemade pizza!
C.S.A. stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Membership in a CSA is a way of directly supporting regional family farms.
Sustainable Hastings CSA shares are from Stoneledge Farm, in Leeds, NY (about 100 miles north of here). In exchange for our upfront contribution to the farm, members of our CSA program receive a weekly allotment of amazingly delicious, varied, organic, ultra-fresh produce. Stoneledge Farm is certified organic by the North East Organic Farming Association of NY.
Membership in Sustainable Hastings' CSA (NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION)
You pay $485 for the season by check or credit/debit card directly to the farm. This breaks down to $20.21 per week.
For 24 weeks, beginning June 9th and ending November 17th, Stoneledge delivers to Grace Espiscopal church (78 Main Street, Hastings) every Wednesday. Members come between 11a.m.-1p.m. or 4-7p.m. that same day to pick up shares. Each member assembles his or her own share: you choose the head of lettuce, the 2 pounds of potatoes, the bunch of carrots, etc. Shares are not pre-bagged. Members are asked to contribute 5 hours of help during the 5 month season (wo/manning the "vegetable stand").
Each weekly delivery consists of 6 to 10 items (see examples below) - approximately 8 to 12 pounds of organic produce per week. You can also split a share with a friend or neighbor, each taking half a share (for more info on this, email us).
Stoneledge Farm donates one share for every 10 members of the CSA. Last year we donated over 1,000 pounds of food to the Grace Food Partnership - supplying fresh food to residents in Hastings and Yonkers who typically only receive canned & boxed donations. Members who are unable to pick up a share or two during the season can choose to contribute to this donation (or choose any other beneficiary - friend or neighbor, etc. - to come pick up their share).
Stoneledge Farm CSA members have the opportunity to visit the farm and help in the harvest twice during the season - a great way to connect with where our food comes from.
If you have any questions please email: info@sustainablehastings.org or call elisa zazzera @ 212-247-5988 (home/office number; rings in hastings.)
Elisa Zazzera
Sustainable Hastings
sample weekly delivery
Spring Vegetable
Garlic Scapes - 6
Bok Choi - 1 head
Perpetual Spinach - 1 bunch
Chives - 1 bunch
Red Sails, Red Leaf Lettuce - 1 head
Escarole - 1 head
Greek Oregano - 1 bunch
Sugar Snap Peas - 1 pound
Early Summer Vegetable
Zucchini Summer Squash - 2 pounds
Cucumbers - 1 Raider Slicing and 2 Boothby Blonde Heirloom
Bright Lights Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Raddichio - 1
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage - 1 head
Orient Express Eggplant - 2
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Lilac Islander Peppers - 1
Buttercrunch Lettuce - 1 head
Scallions - 1 bunch
Summer Vegetable
Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds
Bolero Carrots - 1 pound
Leeks - 1 bunch
Thyme - 1 bunch
Hungry Round Heirloom Peppers - 3
Lacinato Kale - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 2 heads
Autumn Vegetable
Keuka Gold Potatoes - 2 pounds
Bolero Carrots - 1 pound
Red Ace Beets - 1.5 pounds
Brussels Sprouts - 3 stalks
Winterbor Kale - 1 bunch
Celeriac - 2 roots
Garlic - 2 bulbs
Romanesco Cauliflower - 1 head
Italian Flat Leaf Parsley - 1 bunch
Monday, May 03, 2010
should there be a westbound entrance onto I 287 at hillside
Met with Alan Weissman, manager of Alfred Weissman Real Estate last week. They own the building across from Greenburgh Town Hall housing Dannon’s headquarters. They are proposing the construction of a new westbound entrance ramp onto I-287 at Hillside Ave. They are willing to dedicate the required land for the construction of this westbound access onto Hillside Ave. This could be a benefit to emergency and police vehicles, allowing for faster response times. In addition, commercial interests in the area would gain from the convenience of having both exit and entry to a major thoroughfare. Currently, a motorist leaving the area must take local roads with a host of traffic lights just to get back onto 287. The lack of convenient access onto the highway is a deterrent to office and retail business who would otherwise surely take advantage of the central location of Greenburgh.
This suggestion could also act as a relief valve by keeping people from cutting through local neighborhoods. Mr. Weissman presented me with a copy of the proposed layout –which I would be happy to forward to residents who e mail me.
This suggestion is very preliminary. The road is state owned and the state would have to decide whether they support the initiative and if they would fund the construction.
What do you think?
E mail me with your comments @ pfeiner@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
This suggestion could also act as a relief valve by keeping people from cutting through local neighborhoods. Mr. Weissman presented me with a copy of the proposed layout –which I would be happy to forward to residents who e mail me.
This suggestion is very preliminary. The road is state owned and the state would have to decide whether they support the initiative and if they would fund the construction.
What do you think?
E mail me with your comments @ pfeiner@greenburghny.com.
PAUL FEINER
Sunday, May 02, 2010
BICYCLE SUMMIT THURSDAY
This weekend I spent some time cycling. I biked from my house yesterday to Union Baptist Church (they started a mentoring program for young girls). Also biked to the Greenburgh Nature Center (they dedicated an impressive new barn housing interesting animals). When I was cycling on Route 119, West Hartsdale Ave, 9A I was a little nervous. The bad winter weather has taken a toll on the roads- some potholes. Road surfaces are not very smooth. Some motorists drive very close to cyclists.
My experiences this weekend highlight the importance of the Bike summit that will take place at Greenburgh Town Hall this Thursday from 3-7 PM. If you have the time and enjoy cycling, please attend this important forum.
Among suggestions I will make: bike racks are needed on buses. They are inexpensive. The buses could charge for each bicycle (they could make the bike racks revenue generators for the county). Scenic river villages should also do what communities around the world do--have bike rentals at train stations.
PAUL FEINER
The Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester & Putnam invites you to our 2nd annual Westchester Bike Summit, on Thurs. May 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., Greenburgh. This year, we are gathering together planners, state and local government officials, cyclists, and leaders in the local bike industry to discuss ways to make our region more friendly to those who get around on two wheels.
3 p.m. Welcome from Bike Walk Alliance President David Wilson
3.15 – Kate Slevin, executive director, Tri State Transportation Campaign – She’ll talk about state and local initiatives in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, looking at how communities are coming together to improve the streetscape for cycling.
3.30 pm – State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins – She discusses the Safe Passing law she is sponsoring in Albany, which would require motorist give cyclists a three-foot buffer when passing. She sponsored the bill after Greenburgh resident Merrill Cassell was killed in November on Route 119 after being sideswiped by a Beeline bus.
3.50 pm - Tom Madden, Greenburgh planning commissioner – He’ll discuss the town of Greenburgh process of incorporating bike-friendly elements into a town’s master plan. By doing so, a town will then have a plan in place when the state or town begins a road resurfacing or reconstruction project.
4.10 pm - Steve Kahn, owner, Danny’s Cycles of Scarsdale and Mohegan Lake – Bike shops in Westchester play a crucial role in building our local cycling communities. They provide us with our bikes, and keep them in running order. They also provide jobs and tax revenues for our local economy.
4.30 pm – Sandra Fry, principal transportation planner, Connecticut Regional Council of governments – CT Transit, like many public transportation systems in America, has bike racks on urban buses to extend the reach of Connecticut’s mass transit system. We’ll learn about how Connecticut did it, and the state’s experience.
4.50 pm - Michael Oliva, Mid Atlantic trail coordinator, East Coast Greenway Alliance – Oliva will discuss the East Coast Greenway route in Westchester, and the challenges to complete the route along the Hutchinson River Parkway and from the Bronx to Bronxville.
5.10 pm – Lukas Herbert - Westchester County associate planner Herbert will discuss how town can encourage bike and pedestrian amenities in new projects. He’ll also give an update on the county trailway system.
5.30 pm – Jackson Wandres, Landscape Architect and Michael Dannemiller, Planner, RBA Group - Wandres will discuss the Complete Streets movement and show ways communities are incorporating bike/pedestrian improvements into road projects. Dannemiller will review regional Complete Streets efforts and resources available.
5.45 pm. - Planner Stephen Lopez will present a proposal for new standards that the county and local governments can use while resurfacing or reconstructing local roads to include bike-friendly features.
6 pm – Larchmont Village Trustee Richard Ward and Peter McCartt of Eastchester Environmental committee – Ward and McCartt will talk about initiatives with bike parking at transit stations and road “sharrows.”
6.15 to 7 pm – Closing comments, and reception, sponsored by Westchester Cycle Club.
The event is sponsored by a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation. Co-sponsors include the town of Greenburgh and Westchester Cycle Club. Call David Wilson at 914-217-5600 or email him at davidmckaywilson@aol.com
My experiences this weekend highlight the importance of the Bike summit that will take place at Greenburgh Town Hall this Thursday from 3-7 PM. If you have the time and enjoy cycling, please attend this important forum.
Among suggestions I will make: bike racks are needed on buses. They are inexpensive. The buses could charge for each bicycle (they could make the bike racks revenue generators for the county). Scenic river villages should also do what communities around the world do--have bike rentals at train stations.
PAUL FEINER
The Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester & Putnam invites you to our 2nd annual Westchester Bike Summit, on Thurs. May 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., Greenburgh. This year, we are gathering together planners, state and local government officials, cyclists, and leaders in the local bike industry to discuss ways to make our region more friendly to those who get around on two wheels.
3 p.m. Welcome from Bike Walk Alliance President David Wilson
3.15 – Kate Slevin, executive director, Tri State Transportation Campaign – She’ll talk about state and local initiatives in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, looking at how communities are coming together to improve the streetscape for cycling.
3.30 pm – State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins – She discusses the Safe Passing law she is sponsoring in Albany, which would require motorist give cyclists a three-foot buffer when passing. She sponsored the bill after Greenburgh resident Merrill Cassell was killed in November on Route 119 after being sideswiped by a Beeline bus.
3.50 pm - Tom Madden, Greenburgh planning commissioner – He’ll discuss the town of Greenburgh process of incorporating bike-friendly elements into a town’s master plan. By doing so, a town will then have a plan in place when the state or town begins a road resurfacing or reconstruction project.
4.10 pm - Steve Kahn, owner, Danny’s Cycles of Scarsdale and Mohegan Lake – Bike shops in Westchester play a crucial role in building our local cycling communities. They provide us with our bikes, and keep them in running order. They also provide jobs and tax revenues for our local economy.
4.30 pm – Sandra Fry, principal transportation planner, Connecticut Regional Council of governments – CT Transit, like many public transportation systems in America, has bike racks on urban buses to extend the reach of Connecticut’s mass transit system. We’ll learn about how Connecticut did it, and the state’s experience.
4.50 pm - Michael Oliva, Mid Atlantic trail coordinator, East Coast Greenway Alliance – Oliva will discuss the East Coast Greenway route in Westchester, and the challenges to complete the route along the Hutchinson River Parkway and from the Bronx to Bronxville.
5.10 pm – Lukas Herbert - Westchester County associate planner Herbert will discuss how town can encourage bike and pedestrian amenities in new projects. He’ll also give an update on the county trailway system.
5.30 pm – Jackson Wandres, Landscape Architect and Michael Dannemiller, Planner, RBA Group - Wandres will discuss the Complete Streets movement and show ways communities are incorporating bike/pedestrian improvements into road projects. Dannemiller will review regional Complete Streets efforts and resources available.
5.45 pm. - Planner Stephen Lopez will present a proposal for new standards that the county and local governments can use while resurfacing or reconstructing local roads to include bike-friendly features.
6 pm – Larchmont Village Trustee Richard Ward and Peter McCartt of Eastchester Environmental committee – Ward and McCartt will talk about initiatives with bike parking at transit stations and road “sharrows.”
6.15 to 7 pm – Closing comments, and reception, sponsored by Westchester Cycle Club.
The event is sponsored by a grant from the Westchester Community Foundation. Co-sponsors include the town of Greenburgh and Westchester Cycle Club. Call David Wilson at 914-217-5600 or email him at davidmckaywilson@aol.com
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