Friday, June 22, 2012
free yoga tomorrow! bidders wanted for tennis bubble
FREE YOGA AT THE HARTSDALE FARMER'S MARKET TOMORROW MORNING AT 9:30 am. Free yoga classes will run every Saturday from 6/23 to 8/11 (weather permitting) at DeSanti Plaza. Bring your yoga mat and come on down. The free yoga class is being offered by Char Daigle of the Yoga Station. They opened up their business at 221 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale (www.TheYogaStation.com) about a year ago. They are donating this program to town residents.
IF YOU ARE IN THE SPORTS BUSINESS AND WANT TO BID FOR THE RIGHT TO PUT A TENNIS BUBBLE ON OUR TENNIS COURTS PLEASE CONTACT GERRY BYRNE AT gbyrne@greenburghny.com. The NY State Legislature approved legislation yesterday authorizing the town to lease our tennis facilities to a private company. We expect to generate significant revenue from the bubble and am pleased that residents will now have more recreational opportunities during the winter months, when tennis had not been available. We want to reach out to those in the tennis bubble/sports bubble business and invite them to submit bids that the town will consider. We are currently working on the bid package.
GAME ON LEASE BEING FINALIZED --will be posted on the town website by end of next week. The proposed lease with Game On (the indoor sports facility that wants to provide recreation opportunities at the abandoned Frank's nursery) should be posted on the town website by June 29th. The town attorney, Tim Lewis, is finalizing the terms of the lease. A community meeting will be held on Wed July 18th at Frank's nursery on Dobbs Ferry Road to discuss the proposal. The Town Board will meet on July 25th.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
GOOD NEWS FOR TENNIS LOVERS- SENATE AND ASSEMBLY APPROVES TENNIS BUBBLE
The NY State Senate approved legislation this afternoon that opens the door for the Town of Greenburgh to enter a lease agreement for the next 30 years to bubble our tennis courts during the cold weather seasons at Anthony F. Veteran Park. It is anticipated that the lease could generate about 3 million dollars to the town during the 15 year lease. We will invite companies interested in leasing the tennis courts during the cold winter season to submit bids to the town this summer.
I would like to thank State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti for their hard work in successfully pushing the State Legislature to approve this historic legislation. We anticipate that our tennis courts will be able to be upgraded, at no cost to the taxpayers. We now have the potential to turn our tennis facility into one of the best in the northeast as recognized in 1989 by the USTA.
In these difficult economic times – local governments like Greenburgh- are forced to cut government programs. We also have to comply with the tax cap legislation that was approved by the State Legislature last year. The legislation that was approved today by the State Senate and earlier this week by the State Assembly enables the town to increase recreation opportunities for our residents, to generate significant revenue for the town from a private tennis court operator and to improve the infrastructure of our tennis courts at no cost to the taxpayers.
Another reason why today is a day to celebrate: The vote in Albany today was part of a true partnership. All the members of the Town Board worked very hard to get the legislation approved. Our State lawmakers, Tom Abinanti and Andrea Stewart Cousins did everything they could do to persuade their colleagues in Albany to approve legislation – that earlier this year many people thought might not pass. Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Janet Lefkowitz of the parks department (tennis program), Gerry Byrne, Commissioner of Parks and his team worked cooperatively. This is the way government should run—we should all work together.
JULY 25TH---WE WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR STATE LAWMAKERS---TOM ABINANTI AND ANDREA STEWART COUSINS
Our two State Legislators – Andrea Stewart Cousins and Tom Abinanti deserve special thanks from all the community for their hard work and effective advocacy. At the next Town Board meeting we will honor both of our lawmakers for their effective advocacy. Both of our lawmakers went the extra mile for the town – they used their connections in Albany to win passage of this legislation, they worked hard for our town. And, they should be applauded. You are invited to attend our meeting which begins July 25th at 7:30 PM and help us salute two outstanding lawmakers.
PAUL FEINER
Diana Juettner, Town Council
Kevin Morgan, Town Council
Ken Jones, Town Council
Francis Sheehan, Town Council
Judith Beville, Town Clerk
Gerry Byrne, Commissioner of Parks
I would like to thank State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti for their hard work in successfully pushing the State Legislature to approve this historic legislation. We anticipate that our tennis courts will be able to be upgraded, at no cost to the taxpayers. We now have the potential to turn our tennis facility into one of the best in the northeast as recognized in 1989 by the USTA.
In these difficult economic times – local governments like Greenburgh- are forced to cut government programs. We also have to comply with the tax cap legislation that was approved by the State Legislature last year. The legislation that was approved today by the State Senate and earlier this week by the State Assembly enables the town to increase recreation opportunities for our residents, to generate significant revenue for the town from a private tennis court operator and to improve the infrastructure of our tennis courts at no cost to the taxpayers.
Another reason why today is a day to celebrate: The vote in Albany today was part of a true partnership. All the members of the Town Board worked very hard to get the legislation approved. Our State lawmakers, Tom Abinanti and Andrea Stewart Cousins did everything they could do to persuade their colleagues in Albany to approve legislation – that earlier this year many people thought might not pass. Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Janet Lefkowitz of the parks department (tennis program), Gerry Byrne, Commissioner of Parks and his team worked cooperatively. This is the way government should run—we should all work together.
JULY 25TH---WE WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR STATE LAWMAKERS---TOM ABINANTI AND ANDREA STEWART COUSINS
Our two State Legislators – Andrea Stewart Cousins and Tom Abinanti deserve special thanks from all the community for their hard work and effective advocacy. At the next Town Board meeting we will honor both of our lawmakers for their effective advocacy. Both of our lawmakers went the extra mile for the town – they used their connections in Albany to win passage of this legislation, they worked hard for our town. And, they should be applauded. You are invited to attend our meeting which begins July 25th at 7:30 PM and help us salute two outstanding lawmakers.
PAUL FEINER
Diana Juettner, Town Council
Kevin Morgan, Town Council
Ken Jones, Town Council
Francis Sheehan, Town Council
Judith Beville, Town Clerk
Gerry Byrne, Commissioner of Parks
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
MEETING ON JULY 11 CRANE RD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
I spoke with the Mayor of Scarsdale today about the Crane Road bridge replacement project which will impact Edgemont residents and Ardsley Road. The Mayor invited Edgemont/Greenburgh residents to attend a meeting of the Scardale Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday, July 11th at 6:55 PM -3rd floor meeting room in village hall. The topic: construction issues: Crane Road bridge replacement project with Westchester County.
2 excellent new websites promoting the best of Edgemont!
2 new Edgemont websites that promote the positives of Edgemont. Am very pleased. These sites are designed by the Edgemont Community Council. It's very needed. And- hopefully will inspire other neighborhoods to do the same!
Just wanted you to know that we've launched our new website to "boost" Edgemont as the wonderful community it is:
http://www.edgemontnewyork.com/
We've also launched a new Facebook page, that is a "happy news" only page: www.facebook.com/EdgemontNewYork
Just wanted you to know that we've launched our new website to "boost" Edgemont as the wonderful community it is:
http://www.edgemontnewyork.com/
We've also launched a new Facebook page, that is a "happy news" only page: www.facebook.com/EdgemontNewYork
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
ASSEMBLY APPROVES TENNIS BUBBLE
NICE WORK TOM ABINANTI--THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT ADVOCATE FOR GREENBURGH~ Assemblyman Tom Abinanti delivers for Greenburgh. I am very pleased to report that the NYS Assembly approved the proposed law that would allow the town to lease our tennis courts to a private operator. The town could generate $3 million in revenue during the 15 year lease.
The proposed state legislation now has to be voted on by the NYS Senate. I spoke with State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins a short time ago. She is working hard to persuade her colleagues in the Senate to approve the local law before the Senate recesses on Thursday.
We are very grateful to Assemblyman Abinanti for being an effective advocate for our community --and for working so hard to help the town generate significant revenue from the private sector.
PAUL FEINER
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne Sold [mailto:soldj@assembly.state.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: Greenburgh tennis bill passed Assembly today
Nice work Tom!!!!
The New York State Legislature is expected to decide this week whether or not to grant the town of Greenburgh permission to lease the tennis courts at Anthony Veteran park to a private operator and to place a tennis bubble at the courts during months when the courts are not used by the public.
If the legislation is approved the town will generate as much as $3 million in revenue during the 15 year lease. In addition, residents who love tennis will have access to tennis facilities during months when the tennis courts are currently not being used. Improvements to the tennis courts will be made by the private company -saving the taxpayers substantial dollars that would have to be spent on infrastructure improvements. Since the courts are located in unincorporated Greenburgh there will be no financial impact to the villages.
The Greenburgh Town Board has made this proposal our top legislative initiative for 2012. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins has introduced legislation in the State Senate and State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti has introduced the same proposed law before the State Assembly.
Members of the Town Board have been in constant communication with both lawmakers and we have encouraged our representatives to take advantage of the considerable respect they have among their colleagues and to use their legislative skills to help the town obtain permission to place the bubble at the courts.
The State Senate and State Assembly will adjourn the session at the end of the week. If the proposed law is not approved by both houses before the legislature adjourns, the town will have to wait until 2013 to have the proposal considered again. The wait will cost taxpayers six figures in lost revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
The proposed state legislation now has to be voted on by the NYS Senate. I spoke with State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins a short time ago. She is working hard to persuade her colleagues in the Senate to approve the local law before the Senate recesses on Thursday.
We are very grateful to Assemblyman Abinanti for being an effective advocate for our community --and for working so hard to help the town generate significant revenue from the private sector.
PAUL FEINER
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne Sold [mailto:soldj@assembly.state.ny.us]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: Greenburgh tennis bill passed Assembly today
Nice work Tom!!!!
The New York State Legislature is expected to decide this week whether or not to grant the town of Greenburgh permission to lease the tennis courts at Anthony Veteran park to a private operator and to place a tennis bubble at the courts during months when the courts are not used by the public.
If the legislation is approved the town will generate as much as $3 million in revenue during the 15 year lease. In addition, residents who love tennis will have access to tennis facilities during months when the tennis courts are currently not being used. Improvements to the tennis courts will be made by the private company -saving the taxpayers substantial dollars that would have to be spent on infrastructure improvements. Since the courts are located in unincorporated Greenburgh there will be no financial impact to the villages.
The Greenburgh Town Board has made this proposal our top legislative initiative for 2012. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins has introduced legislation in the State Senate and State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti has introduced the same proposed law before the State Assembly.
Members of the Town Board have been in constant communication with both lawmakers and we have encouraged our representatives to take advantage of the considerable respect they have among their colleagues and to use their legislative skills to help the town obtain permission to place the bubble at the courts.
The State Senate and State Assembly will adjourn the session at the end of the week. If the proposed law is not approved by both houses before the legislature adjourns, the town will have to wait until 2013 to have the proposal considered again. The wait will cost taxpayers six figures in lost revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Monday, June 18, 2012
popham road bridge update
POPHAM ROAD BRIDGE STAGE 3 DEMOLITION
The Village of Scarsdale has announced the Popham Road Bridge Stage 3 demolition is scheduled to commence Monday night, June 18, 2012 and continue until the end of July 2012. For safety reasons the demolition work is required to be performed at night between the hours of 9:00 pm and 5:00 am. The demolition work entails removing the last section (middle section) of the existing bridge which includes the concrete deck, concrete abutments, concrete footings and structural steel. The concrete will be removed with the use of drills, jack hammers and backhoes. The noise level will vary in intensity depending on the type of demolition being performed. The Village has directed the contractor, whenever possible, to perform the noisiest work at the beginning part of the night. Stage 3 is the last bridge construction stage while Stage 4 includes finishing punch list and administrative items. The Popham Road Bridge construction is anticipated to be finished by the end of December 2012 with punch list and administration items completed by February 2013.
The Village of Scarsdale has announced the Popham Road Bridge Stage 3 demolition is scheduled to commence Monday night, June 18, 2012 and continue until the end of July 2012. For safety reasons the demolition work is required to be performed at night between the hours of 9:00 pm and 5:00 am. The demolition work entails removing the last section (middle section) of the existing bridge which includes the concrete deck, concrete abutments, concrete footings and structural steel. The concrete will be removed with the use of drills, jack hammers and backhoes. The noise level will vary in intensity depending on the type of demolition being performed. The Village has directed the contractor, whenever possible, to perform the noisiest work at the beginning part of the night. Stage 3 is the last bridge construction stage while Stage 4 includes finishing punch list and administrative items. The Popham Road Bridge construction is anticipated to be finished by the end of December 2012 with punch list and administration items completed by February 2013.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
NYS Legislature to vote on tennis bubble proposal this week
The New York State Legislature is expected to decide this week whether or not to grant the town of Greenburgh permission to lease the tennis courts at Anthony Veteran park to a private operator and to place a tennis bubble at the courts during months when the courts are not used by the public.
If the legislation is approved the town will generate as much as $3 million in revenue during the 15 year lease. In addition, residents who love tennis will have access to tennis facilities during months when the tennis courts are currently not being used. Improvements to the tennis courts will be made by the private company -saving the taxpayers substantial dollars that would have to be spent on infrastructure improvements. Since the courts are located in unincorporated Greenburgh there will be no financial impact to the villages.
The Greenburgh Town Board has made this proposal our top legislative initiative for 2012. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins has introduced legislation in the State Senate and State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti has introduced the same proposed law before the State Assembly.
Members of the Town Board have been in constant communication with both lawmakers and we have encouraged our representatives to take advantage of the considerable respect they have among their colleagues and to use their legislative skills to help the town obtain permission to place the bubble at the courts.
The State Senate and State Assembly will adjourn the session at the end of the week. If the proposed law is not approved by both houses before the legislature adjourns, the town will have to wait until 2013 to have the proposal considered again. The wait will cost taxpayers six figures in lost revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
If the legislation is approved the town will generate as much as $3 million in revenue during the 15 year lease. In addition, residents who love tennis will have access to tennis facilities during months when the tennis courts are currently not being used. Improvements to the tennis courts will be made by the private company -saving the taxpayers substantial dollars that would have to be spent on infrastructure improvements. Since the courts are located in unincorporated Greenburgh there will be no financial impact to the villages.
The Greenburgh Town Board has made this proposal our top legislative initiative for 2012. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins has introduced legislation in the State Senate and State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti has introduced the same proposed law before the State Assembly.
Members of the Town Board have been in constant communication with both lawmakers and we have encouraged our representatives to take advantage of the considerable respect they have among their colleagues and to use their legislative skills to help the town obtain permission to place the bubble at the courts.
The State Senate and State Assembly will adjourn the session at the end of the week. If the proposed law is not approved by both houses before the legislature adjourns, the town will have to wait until 2013 to have the proposal considered again. The wait will cost taxpayers six figures in lost revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Thursday, June 14, 2012
9a bypass pushed
Congresswoman Nita Lowey, local officials and representatives of the business community are all pushing for an immediate reauthorization of federal transportation programs which will expire on June 30th without action by the United States Congress. The House of Representatives is currently operating on its ninth extension since the law expired on September 30, 2009.
The extension of this law is very important to the town of Greenburgh. One of goals: to obtain federal funding for a major road construction project that could reduce traffic congestion on 9A. The 9A bypass project has been targetted as a necessary road improvement for many years. The bypass would reduce traffic on 9A (near Sam's Club and the multiplex movie theater). A new road would be built. Jobs would be created during the construction project. And residents, businesses would notice a significant improvement in their quality of life --especially during rush hour when 9A could resemble a parking lot, with lots of traffic tie ups!
The 9A bypass proposal has had the support of state, county and local officials for years. It's been a priority project. The reason nothing has happened: lack of money. If the federal transportation act is approved we will stand a good chance of turning our dream of a 9A bypass into a reality.
The extension of this law is very important to the town of Greenburgh. One of goals: to obtain federal funding for a major road construction project that could reduce traffic congestion on 9A. The 9A bypass project has been targetted as a necessary road improvement for many years. The bypass would reduce traffic on 9A (near Sam's Club and the multiplex movie theater). A new road would be built. Jobs would be created during the construction project. And residents, businesses would notice a significant improvement in their quality of life --especially during rush hour when 9A could resemble a parking lot, with lots of traffic tie ups!
The 9A bypass proposal has had the support of state, county and local officials for years. It's been a priority project. The reason nothing has happened: lack of money. If the federal transportation act is approved we will stand a good chance of turning our dream of a 9A bypass into a reality.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
jazz concert begin tomorrow...joint reassessment...game on proposed meeting july 18..
Link: jazzforumarts.org
Download Jazz Forum Arts 2012 brochure
Free Parking at Metro North train station during concerts. (Rain Location: Embassy Community Center, 60 Palisade St.)
Wednesday, June 13
T.J. Tomlin Dixieland All-Stars
T.J. is the son of legendary songwriter Pinky Tomlin and has been in the music industry for over 40 years, performing with Bobby Hackett, Les Brown, Al Hirt and many others.
T.J. was the drummer for the U.S. Navy Show Band in Washington, D.C. from 1966-1968, as well as for the U.S. Navy Jazz Band at the Naval Station, San Diego, CA from 1968-1970. While living in San Diego, T.J. was the musical contractor for the prestigious Hotel de Coronado and the San Diego Sports Arena from 1970-1974.
T.J. returned to New York in 1975, where he worked with many different Club Date offices, as well as with his own Trio, Quartet, Dixieland Band, Swing Band, Big Band and Club Date Band. T.J. and his groups supported Broadway theater productions and major performers at the Nanuet and Darien Dinner Theaters.
T.J. Tomlin Dixieland All-Stars were featured by Jazz Forum Arts for many years, aboard N.Y. Waterways ferries in our Hudson River Music Fest. Enjoy them here on land at beautiful Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry as they kick-off our 13th season
The City of Yonkers and Town of Greenburgh have decided conduct a joint reassessment of all properties. We anticipate that we will save substantial dollars. Interns from Berkeley College, paid for with a federal grant, will be working the Assessor’s office – entering data into the computer which will be used for the reassessment. We expect to save about $50,000 a year – thanks to this initiative.
Save the date: community outreach meeting to discuss Game on sports bubble proposed lease at Frank’s nursery on Dobbs Ferry. Wednesday, JULY 18 at 7 PM. Raindate: July 19th. Meeting will be on site. The draft lease should be posted on the town website sometime next week.
The NY State Legislature will make a decision on the town’s proposal to lease our tennis courts to use during off season months (tennis bubble) sometime next week. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti have introduced this important state legislation before their legislative bodies.
PAUL FEINER
Monday, June 11, 2012
WCBS NEWS 88 PROFILE OF MY FATHER--WHO HAS SAVED THE TOWN MILLIONS
Stories From Main Street: Checking Greenburgh’s Budget Is All In The Family
June 11, 2012 9:27 AM
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Greenburgh, Paul Feiner, Phil Feiner, Sean Adams, stories from main street, Westchester County GREENBURGH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Imagine your father coming in and checking up on you at work. That’s what is happening in one Westchester County town, WCBS 880′s Sean Adams reported.
WCBS 880′s Sean Adams On The Story
Phil Feiner goes through Greenburgh‘s finances with a fine tooth comb.
“It’s nickels and dimes, but it adds up,” he told Adams.
Is he a comptroller or an auditor?
“No title,” he said. “Just a volunteer.”
But he’s not just any volunteer. Phil Feiner is the 91-year-old father of Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.
Stories from Main Street – Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880
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“I’ve been in office now 21 years and I welcome the fact that my father could be my biggest critic,” Paul Feiner said.
The elder Feiner is retired. He worked in accounting and in the family’s ash can business in the Bronx.
Once a week, he sifts through invoices.
“It’s very simple. Because there’s so much waste in government, the way I look at it, when I look at an invoice, it’s a personal thing,” Phil Feiner said. “I don’t believe in throwing out a dollar. I believe in a fair shake. I don’t believe in taking advantage of anybody.”
He discovered the town wasn’t submitting claims for ambulance runs.
“And as a result of that, they received $1 million a year for Medicare,” he said.
He said that when the library needed a new roof, “They forwarded a bond issue for $300,000. I said ‘That’s ridiculous.’ and they had two good estimates. I said yes to the third estimate and they came up with a $25,000 job, and they saved $275,000.”
“It’s a great service and the town has saved a substantial amount of money – millions of dollars – thanks to my father’s volunteer efforts over the years,” Paul Feiner said.
The fruit didn’t fall far from the Feiner tree.
The supervisor prides himself on being cost-conscious and finally creative and Greenburgh has a Triple-A bond rating.
But at the end of the day, father knows best.
“Somebody said to me, ‘We should send Feiner to Washington.’ and they weren’t talking about me. They were talking about my father,” said Paul Feiner. “I also want government to be run as tight as possible and as efficiently as possible and I feel that having somebody like my father reassures the public that their dollars are being spent efficiently.”
The elder Feiner said he is very proud of his son.
“If my father ran against me, I’d probably vote for him,” said the younger Feiner.
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June 11, 2012 9:27 AM
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WCBS 880′s Sean Adams On The Story
Phil Feiner goes through Greenburgh‘s finances with a fine tooth comb.
“It’s nickels and dimes, but it adds up,” he told Adams.
Is he a comptroller or an auditor?
“No title,” he said. “Just a volunteer.”
But he’s not just any volunteer. Phil Feiner is the 91-year-old father of Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.
Stories from Main Street – Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880
RELATED: More Stories From Main Street
“I’ve been in office now 21 years and I welcome the fact that my father could be my biggest critic,” Paul Feiner said.
The elder Feiner is retired. He worked in accounting and in the family’s ash can business in the Bronx.
Once a week, he sifts through invoices.
“It’s very simple. Because there’s so much waste in government, the way I look at it, when I look at an invoice, it’s a personal thing,” Phil Feiner said. “I don’t believe in throwing out a dollar. I believe in a fair shake. I don’t believe in taking advantage of anybody.”
He discovered the town wasn’t submitting claims for ambulance runs.
“And as a result of that, they received $1 million a year for Medicare,” he said.
He said that when the library needed a new roof, “They forwarded a bond issue for $300,000. I said ‘That’s ridiculous.’ and they had two good estimates. I said yes to the third estimate and they came up with a $25,000 job, and they saved $275,000.”
“It’s a great service and the town has saved a substantial amount of money – millions of dollars – thanks to my father’s volunteer efforts over the years,” Paul Feiner said.
The fruit didn’t fall far from the Feiner tree.
The supervisor prides himself on being cost-conscious and finally creative and Greenburgh has a Triple-A bond rating.
But at the end of the day, father knows best.
“Somebody said to me, ‘We should send Feiner to Washington.’ and they weren’t talking about me. They were talking about my father,” said Paul Feiner. “I also want government to be run as tight as possible and as efficiently as possible and I feel that having somebody like my father reassures the public that their dollars are being spent efficiently.”
The elder Feiner said he is very proud of his son.
“If my father ran against me, I’d probably vote for him,” said the younger Feiner.
What do you think of this story? Sound off in the comments section below.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
THESE ARE CONCERNS RAISED BY RESIDENTS AT POOL TODAY
During the summer I conduct frequent community outreach meetings with constituents at the AF Veteran Town Pool to solicit feedback from residents. Unlike other constituent outreach meetings ( our next meeting is being held Tuesday evening at 8 PM with residents of E Irvington), I approach constituents (not the other way around) and ask them how we can make Greenburgh a better place.
I was pleased with the response I received during my two hours at the pool today. These were some of the concerns/suggestions/comments raised. There were very few major complaints or concerns -- most of the comments dealt with quality of life matters. And most people seem happy with town services and the responsiveness of town staff to complaints.
I have been conducting these outreach meetings at the pool for over 20 years. I will try to be back at the pool next weekend for more constituent feedback! The following is an outline of some of the issues people raised when I chatted with them.
** MORE SHADE AT THE POOL REQUESTED -- A few people suggested that we have more shaded areas at the pool to protect residents who are concerned about excessive sun. One resident even suggested that if the town spends money to address this concern - that pool patrons have the option to pay more to reserve that location during their day at the pool.
** SENIOR DISCOUNTS--Some residents complained that Cablevision doesn't offer seniors a discount on cable TV services.
** VOLUNTEERING--Two residents offered to volunteer and serve on a committee.
** TENNIS BUBBLE--A number of residents expressed support for the proposed tennis bubble. The NY State Senate and Assembly will decide (within the next two weeks before the state legislative session ends) if they will grant the town permission to lease the tennis courts at AF Veteran park to a private operator. If permission is granted, the town will generate a few million dollars over the 15 year lease in revenue and tennis lovers would have access to tennis during winter months. During the spring/ summer/early fall months the courts go back to the town.
I was pleasantly surprised at the interest and significant support this proposal has.
** E HARTSDALE AVE (4 CORNERS)--CARS DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE OF ROAD--Some constituents complained about safety on E Hartsdale Ave. Some drivers heading towards Central Ave don't like to wait near the 4 corners and quickly drive on the wrong side of the road (to avoid the wait) --creating safety concerns. I will share this concern with the police chief.
** OBJECTING TO PROPOSED TRAFFIC LIGHT IN FRONT OF SOLOMON SCHECTER--Two constituents objected to the proposed traffic light in front of Solomon Schecter. That proposal is on hold -after members of the community expressed concern. Solomon Schecter has been responsive to the community and is listening to their concerns.
** TAPPAN ZEE PARK--A few people mentioned that they liked the proposal I have been working on---to turn the old TZ bridge into a park once the new bridge is built.
** WIFI at the park--Some residents are enjoying the WIFI at AF Veteran park. We just started offering free WIFI this year. A suggestion was made: to put a sign at the entrance to the park advising residents of the new service. (not everyone reads these e mail alerts).
** BIKE RACKS ON BUSES--I've been pushing for bike racks on buses for many years. For some reason, in the past the suggestion did not get much of a public reaction. Today-when I was at the pool - a few people told me that they think it's a great idea. During the past week I received a number of calls/e mails from constituents who also were very enthusiastic.
** A complaint about a home that is not maintained. Will contact the building inspector to determine if there is a violation. Another constituent requested sidewalks near her home in Hartsdale. Some traffic (speeding on local roads) complaints. A few people were upset that we opened the pool on Monday after Memorial Day (not on Saturday). I explained the reason: budget cuts. In years past the pool was not very crowded on Saturday and Sunday (Memorial Day weekend).
Feel free to contact me anytime. My cell: 438-1343. My office: 993 -1545.
PAUL FEINER
I was pleased with the response I received during my two hours at the pool today. These were some of the concerns/suggestions/comments raised. There were very few major complaints or concerns -- most of the comments dealt with quality of life matters. And most people seem happy with town services and the responsiveness of town staff to complaints.
I have been conducting these outreach meetings at the pool for over 20 years. I will try to be back at the pool next weekend for more constituent feedback! The following is an outline of some of the issues people raised when I chatted with them.
** MORE SHADE AT THE POOL REQUESTED -- A few people suggested that we have more shaded areas at the pool to protect residents who are concerned about excessive sun. One resident even suggested that if the town spends money to address this concern - that pool patrons have the option to pay more to reserve that location during their day at the pool.
** SENIOR DISCOUNTS--Some residents complained that Cablevision doesn't offer seniors a discount on cable TV services.
** VOLUNTEERING--Two residents offered to volunteer and serve on a committee.
** TENNIS BUBBLE--A number of residents expressed support for the proposed tennis bubble. The NY State Senate and Assembly will decide (within the next two weeks before the state legislative session ends) if they will grant the town permission to lease the tennis courts at AF Veteran park to a private operator. If permission is granted, the town will generate a few million dollars over the 15 year lease in revenue and tennis lovers would have access to tennis during winter months. During the spring/ summer/early fall months the courts go back to the town.
I was pleasantly surprised at the interest and significant support this proposal has.
** E HARTSDALE AVE (4 CORNERS)--CARS DRIVE ON WRONG SIDE OF ROAD--Some constituents complained about safety on E Hartsdale Ave. Some drivers heading towards Central Ave don't like to wait near the 4 corners and quickly drive on the wrong side of the road (to avoid the wait) --creating safety concerns. I will share this concern with the police chief.
** OBJECTING TO PROPOSED TRAFFIC LIGHT IN FRONT OF SOLOMON SCHECTER--Two constituents objected to the proposed traffic light in front of Solomon Schecter. That proposal is on hold -after members of the community expressed concern. Solomon Schecter has been responsive to the community and is listening to their concerns.
** TAPPAN ZEE PARK--A few people mentioned that they liked the proposal I have been working on---to turn the old TZ bridge into a park once the new bridge is built.
** WIFI at the park--Some residents are enjoying the WIFI at AF Veteran park. We just started offering free WIFI this year. A suggestion was made: to put a sign at the entrance to the park advising residents of the new service. (not everyone reads these e mail alerts).
** BIKE RACKS ON BUSES--I've been pushing for bike racks on buses for many years. For some reason, in the past the suggestion did not get much of a public reaction. Today-when I was at the pool - a few people told me that they think it's a great idea. During the past week I received a number of calls/e mails from constituents who also were very enthusiastic.
** A complaint about a home that is not maintained. Will contact the building inspector to determine if there is a violation. Another constituent requested sidewalks near her home in Hartsdale. Some traffic (speeding on local roads) complaints. A few people were upset that we opened the pool on Monday after Memorial Day (not on Saturday). I explained the reason: budget cuts. In years past the pool was not very crowded on Saturday and Sunday (Memorial Day weekend).
Feel free to contact me anytime. My cell: 438-1343. My office: 993 -1545.
PAUL FEINER
Thursday, June 07, 2012
LOIS BRONZ CHILDRENS CENTER OPERATING AT SURPLUS
A year and a half ago the Lois Bronz Children’s Center, was in jeopardy of closing. I participated in some strategy sessions with the center leadership and attended a session with representatives of Congress, our State Legislators, potential donors and civic leaders at the Madame Walker estate in Irvington–strategizing on approaches that needed to be taken to save the center. We all felt that closing the center was unthinkable!
Dr. Michael Rush, the director of the center, met with me earlier this week and gave me some good news. The center is now operating at a surplus and is not in any danger of closing. This is great news for our community. The center provides outstanding child care services to the community. And, was one of the first child care facilities of its kind in our county. This is the report I just received from Dr. Rush:
PAUL FEINER
Lois Bronz Children’s Center
“A Good Reason to Celebrate”
As you may recall during the 2010-11 school year there were several staff layoffs and the Center was in jeopardy of closing due to financial instability. The community set forth on a campaign to ensure that the Lois Bronz Children’s Center (LBCC) remains open and continue to provide valuable services. Letter writing campaigns, fund raising luncheons, brainstorming sessions, and a complete restructuring of the administrative facet within the Center have helped to strengthen our finances and viability.
Although the Center closed a classroom in the 2010-11 school year, we have since been able to rehire displaced staff and boast a healthy enrollment. Our Special Needs Program was full to capacity by mid-year and we have several more children enrolled this summer as compared to last year. Westchester Districts continue to make referrals to our program since we are no longer in jeopardy of closing.
With our new Administrative restructuring, cash flow management team, and monetary donations from the community and supporting businesses, we are pleased to announce that our center is now fully operating at a surplus and will continue to operate efficiently. We have come together to put our “Children First” and will continue to provide a safe and nurturing educational experience for our children and families for years to come. Even in these difficult economic times, enrollment has risen and many classrooms have waiting lists for this upcoming school year. We have integrated a new interactive and creative curriculum to encompass a love of reading, math and science to help prepare our children for Kindergarten and beyond. The Board of Directors along with the administrative team adopted the “Genius Child Project” which promises to meet the individual needs of every child. We welcome 6-week-olds to 12-year-olds and will provide an array of activities like gymnastics, swimming, tennis, artist in residence and trips to enhance the educational hands on experiences for our children.
We truly appreciate the support that the community and our families continue to give as we help our children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, culturally and socially. We have an open door policy and welcome visitors to tour our facility and see the faces of our future leaders.
If you would like more information about our center, please feel free to contact Dr. Michael Rush or Jennifer Johnson at 914-761-6134. This is “You, Me and LBCC” working together!
Dr. Michael Rush, the director of the center, met with me earlier this week and gave me some good news. The center is now operating at a surplus and is not in any danger of closing. This is great news for our community. The center provides outstanding child care services to the community. And, was one of the first child care facilities of its kind in our county. This is the report I just received from Dr. Rush:
PAUL FEINER
Lois Bronz Children’s Center
“A Good Reason to Celebrate”
As you may recall during the 2010-11 school year there were several staff layoffs and the Center was in jeopardy of closing due to financial instability. The community set forth on a campaign to ensure that the Lois Bronz Children’s Center (LBCC) remains open and continue to provide valuable services. Letter writing campaigns, fund raising luncheons, brainstorming sessions, and a complete restructuring of the administrative facet within the Center have helped to strengthen our finances and viability.
Although the Center closed a classroom in the 2010-11 school year, we have since been able to rehire displaced staff and boast a healthy enrollment. Our Special Needs Program was full to capacity by mid-year and we have several more children enrolled this summer as compared to last year. Westchester Districts continue to make referrals to our program since we are no longer in jeopardy of closing.
With our new Administrative restructuring, cash flow management team, and monetary donations from the community and supporting businesses, we are pleased to announce that our center is now fully operating at a surplus and will continue to operate efficiently. We have come together to put our “Children First” and will continue to provide a safe and nurturing educational experience for our children and families for years to come. Even in these difficult economic times, enrollment has risen and many classrooms have waiting lists for this upcoming school year. We have integrated a new interactive and creative curriculum to encompass a love of reading, math and science to help prepare our children for Kindergarten and beyond. The Board of Directors along with the administrative team adopted the “Genius Child Project” which promises to meet the individual needs of every child. We welcome 6-week-olds to 12-year-olds and will provide an array of activities like gymnastics, swimming, tennis, artist in residence and trips to enhance the educational hands on experiences for our children.
We truly appreciate the support that the community and our families continue to give as we help our children grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, culturally and socially. We have an open door policy and welcome visitors to tour our facility and see the faces of our future leaders.
If you would like more information about our center, please feel free to contact Dr. Michael Rush or Jennifer Johnson at 914-761-6134. This is “You, Me and LBCC” working together!
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
e hartsdale ave concerts..compost bins/rain barrels
EAST HARTSDALE FARMER’S MARKET CONCERTS THIS SUMMER
The Hartsdale farmer’s market is open on E Hartsdale Ave (DeSanti Plaza)! Town Clerk Judith Beville is organizing free outdoor concerts. Musicians are donating their time. This is the tentative schedule of the concerts. If you are a musician and would like to perform please advise the Town Clerk, Judith Beville by calling her at 993 1504 or e mail her at townclerk@greenburghny.com. I hope you will enjoy the concert series and support our local merchants. The concert last Saturday was cancelled due to the bad weather. Please be advised that all our musicians are volunteering their time to the concert series –providing you with great entertainment at no cost to the taxpayers.
June 9th - 11:30 – 12:30: Steve Scholle - Jazz
June 16th: 10:00 – 11:00 and 11:30 – 12:30: Remedy – Contemporary
June 23rd: 11:30 – 12:30: Bill Galanin – Guitar
June 30th: Open – Still seeking musicians
July 7th: 11:30 – 12:30: Di Morgan - Guitar
July 14th: 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:30: Igneous Lagond Music
School
July 21st: 10:00-11:00 and 11:30- 12:30: Remedy
July 28th: 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:30: Solar Punch – Jazz, R&B
Aug. 4th : 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:30: Deuces Child
Aug. 11th: 10:00-11:00 and 11:30-12:30: Remedy
Compost bins & rain barrels at great prices—limited time
*** Save money ***
*** Save water and/or save on fertilizer ***
*** Help the environment ***
*** Help keep down your water bills and local taxes ***
Spring is upon us here in the Hudson Valley, which means it’s a great time to start composting and collecting rainwater for your garden!
Groundwork Hudson Valley and Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC) want to help by sponsoring a Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. Last year, over 150 local residents purchased quality compost bins and rain barrels at very deep discounts. If you don’t have a rain barrel or compost bin, this is the time to order one!
This is a limited-time opportunity to purchase high-quality compost bins and rain barrels at near-wholesale prices:
Earth Machine Compost Bin $55 (regularly retails for $145)
Systern Rain Barrel $75 (regularly retails for $125)
reserve by June 6 for pickup June 9 at the Greenburgh Nature Center
Compost
By composting your kitchen and yard waste you will be helping to keep up to 650 lbs of waste per household out of the waste stream per year, thus helping to save municipal hauling costs, minimizing waste and creating a great (free!) fertilizer for your garden!
Water
Clean water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource, especially with the hot summers and recent significant increase in the price of municipal water. As we use more and more water to keep our gardens irrigated, it makes perfect sense to use what nature gives us for free—rainwater free from chlorine and water treatment chemicals to keep our flower beds, container garden and lawns lush during hot spells. Amazingly, a single summer shower can fill up a 55 gallon barrel with rain water your plants will love, instead of causing flooding and river pollution. Why not save some for a sunny day?
Pre-ordering is by June 6 for pickup June 9th in Greenburgh (see below for other locations).
Pre-order either online at http://compostbinandrainbarrel2012.eventbrite.com/ or by emailing Lynn Oliva at lynn@groundworkhv.org (indicate which products you are reserving and which location/time you will pick up). Products must be pre-ordered by by June 6th for pick-up on June 9th.
The sale will be held rain or shine and payment is due at the time of pick-up by cash or check only at the following locations and times:
Saturday, June 9th at the Eastchester Town Hall parking lot, 40 Mill Rd., Eastchester (9:00 am to 11:30 am) and at Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale (1:00 pm to 4 pm).
The compost bins can process up to 650 pounds of household waste a year and will improve soil for garden plants.
The rain barrels, made of 50% recycled plastic materials, hold up to 55 gallons of rainwater which can be used directly in garden watering.
Happy spring!
PAUL FEINER
Sunday, June 03, 2012
11 private garden tours in hastings next weekend
ONE REASON WHY YOU CAN ENJOY A SUMMER VACATION AT HOME NEXT WEEKEND...
The Friends of the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library present “Hastings by the Yard,” an exclusive tour of eleven private gardens, the weekend of June 9 and 10, from 1 to 5 PM each day, rain or shine.
The beautiful gardens featured in this tour are distinctive examples of a wide array of styles: formal and informal, woodland and meadow, flower and shrub, vegetable and fruit. For example, the tour will include
Native plant gardens that demonstrate the versatility of wildflowers, shrubs and trees of the Northeast;
Cottage gardens filled with old-fashioned roses and modern cultivars, lush with fragrance and color;
Kitchen gardens overflowing with herbs, leafy greens and heirloom tomatoes;
A beekeeper’s garden humming with bee balm, holly and lavender.
Several gardens offer spectacular views of the Hudson River, framed by venerable trees. Notable water features include a three-level swimming pool with cascading waterfalls and an infinity edge. Plant collections range from groupings of dwarf conifers and hardy cacti to ferns and peonies.
“The gardens in all their variety reveal the inspired results that a keen eye, a green thumb and dedication can produce in a home landscape,” says landscape designer Becca Mudge, curator of “Hastings by the Yard.”
Garden owners will be present during the tour to answer visitors’ questions.
Tickets are on sale at the Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Prices: $20 (advance), $25 (days of tour), $10 (youth, ages 12-18). Tickets are valid for both days. For information or to order tickets, call the Library at 914-478-3307 or visit www.hastingslibrary.org. A free shuttle bus, which begins at the Zinsser Commuter Parking Lot, will make a continuous circle to all locations during tour hours. Note: Parking at the gardens is very limited in most locations.
“Hastings by the Yard: A Tour of Inspired Village Gardens” is sponsored by The Friends of the Hastings Public Library. All proceeds will be used for the enhancement and maintenance of the landscape around the Library.
The village of Hastings on Hudson is one of the most charming villages within Greenburgh. If you enjoy looking at beautiful gardens and great landscaping - this tour is for you.
The Friends of the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library present “Hastings by the Yard,” an exclusive tour of eleven private gardens, the weekend of June 9 and 10, from 1 to 5 PM each day, rain or shine.
The beautiful gardens featured in this tour are distinctive examples of a wide array of styles: formal and informal, woodland and meadow, flower and shrub, vegetable and fruit. For example, the tour will include
Native plant gardens that demonstrate the versatility of wildflowers, shrubs and trees of the Northeast;
Cottage gardens filled with old-fashioned roses and modern cultivars, lush with fragrance and color;
Kitchen gardens overflowing with herbs, leafy greens and heirloom tomatoes;
A beekeeper’s garden humming with bee balm, holly and lavender.
Several gardens offer spectacular views of the Hudson River, framed by venerable trees. Notable water features include a three-level swimming pool with cascading waterfalls and an infinity edge. Plant collections range from groupings of dwarf conifers and hardy cacti to ferns and peonies.
“The gardens in all their variety reveal the inspired results that a keen eye, a green thumb and dedication can produce in a home landscape,” says landscape designer Becca Mudge, curator of “Hastings by the Yard.”
Garden owners will be present during the tour to answer visitors’ questions.
Tickets are on sale at the Hastings Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Prices: $20 (advance), $25 (days of tour), $10 (youth, ages 12-18). Tickets are valid for both days. For information or to order tickets, call the Library at 914-478-3307 or visit www.hastingslibrary.org. A free shuttle bus, which begins at the Zinsser Commuter Parking Lot, will make a continuous circle to all locations during tour hours. Note: Parking at the gardens is very limited in most locations.
“Hastings by the Yard: A Tour of Inspired Village Gardens” is sponsored by The Friends of the Hastings Public Library. All proceeds will be used for the enhancement and maintenance of the landscape around the Library.
The village of Hastings on Hudson is one of the most charming villages within Greenburgh. If you enjoy looking at beautiful gardens and great landscaping - this tour is for you.
Saturday, June 02, 2012
EDGEMONT YOUTH LACROSSE IS TERRIFIC
I am impressed! Attended the 2nd annual Edgemont Youth Lacrosse Jamboree. The event was held this morning at the Edgemont High School. Even though it was raining the games were not cancelled. The youth athletes had lots of fun. And, the parents who watched their kids smiled--even though it was raining for the early portion of the games.
Hats off to the coaches for their dedication and hard work. First game began at 8:30 AM and continued all morning. Each game runs for about 25 minutes, with a 20 minute break between games to cool off (although the rain cooled everyone off anyway). The teams also had a 25 minute workout with the trainers from High IMpact Lacrosse--they are working on face off skills among others.
Competitng teams:
Edgemont
Bronxville
Dobbs Ferry
Irvington
Scarsdale
If you have a child --Edgemont Youth Lacrosse is a great program. I recommend it highly.
Hats off to the coaches for their dedication and hard work. First game began at 8:30 AM and continued all morning. Each game runs for about 25 minutes, with a 20 minute break between games to cool off (although the rain cooled everyone off anyway). The teams also had a 25 minute workout with the trainers from High IMpact Lacrosse--they are working on face off skills among others.
Competitng teams:
Edgemont
Bronxville
Dobbs Ferry
Irvington
Scarsdale
If you have a child --Edgemont Youth Lacrosse is a great program. I recommend it highly.
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