Greenburgh Insider: Fire in neighboring community displaced 12 children, 26 adults.

 

Info below--how you can help.

There was a tragic fire that engulfed and gutted a multi-family home in Sleepy Hollow earlier this week. Several families, including children, are now displaced and have lost just about everything (tragically including some family pets). Kenny Herzog, a Greenburgh snow angel, one of the founders of the Covid Angels Committee and executive director of #VaxUpWestchester -which has helped Greenburgh residents get Covid vaccines and boosters, has asked me to share info with Greenburgh residents -how people can help.

 

I wanted to share some ways you can help if so inclined:

• RSHM Life Center is collecting supplies (clothing, shoes, etc). 32-35 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow. Monday/Wednesday 9:15 - 6PM. Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9:15PM -9PM. Contact: Andrea Carson Andrea@RSHMLifeCenter.org  914 366 9710

• The Sleepy Hollow Village Hall is acceping g gift cards only. They can be left at Lock box at entrance of building or 2nd Floor, Clerk's offie. Any kind of gift cards would be appreciated, and they will be distributed o the families.  914 366 5106  28 Beekman Ave, Sleepy Hollow   There are 7 families, 26 adults and 12 children. Just spoke to the Clerks office today.
•  The Fuller Center located at 662 Main Street in New Rochelle will offer assistance with food, clothing and housing for all affected. The contact person is James Killoran (914) 730-2316.
• A credible, go fund me page for one of the victims can be found below

https://www.gofundme.com/f/rodriguez-family-sleepy-hollow-fire?fbclid=IwAR0jePrCvth276SFq3TQrbCeijuhY4XyesTEnbMGldR0mRbanc7kORH4rFM

Greenburgh residents care about our neighbors. Any help you can offer is appreciated.

https://newjersey.news12.com/30-people-homeless-after-fire-destroys-multifamily-home-in-sleepy-hollow


https://patch.com/new-york/tarrytown/sleepy-hollow-residents-left-homeless-fire

PAUL FEINER Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Presentation next Tuesday: ways to reduce flooding 4 corners Hartsdale & E Hartsdale Ave.

This is an important step that could lead to the redevelopment of the 4 corners of Hartsdale.

PRESENTATION NEXT TUESDAY -FLOOD RELIEF  4 CORNERS AND EAST HARTSDALE AVE VIA ZOOM.

 

On Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00pm, Garrett Duquesne, the Commissioner of Community Development and Conservation will host a presentation of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements, and stormwater/flooding mitigations for the Four Corners and East Hartsdale Avenue corridor, all within the context of redevelopment potential at Four Corners. The traffic and flooding mitigation strategies were developed by Consultant AKRF, who previously presented to the Town last year with a focus on traffic/pedestrian safety on East Hartsdale Avenue. 

 

From a traffic/pedestrian safety perspective, the April 5th presentation will focus on existing conditions at Four Corners, and potential traffic and stormwater improvements. Redevelopment concepts consistent with the Town’s Four Corners Redevelopment Plan https://greenburghny.com/DocumentCenter/View/7955/Four-Corners-Redevelopment-Plan-dated-5-22-19 will also be presented. From a stormwater/flood mitigation perspective, both short and longer term strategies to mitigate flooding in the vicinity of Four Corners and East Hartsdale Avenue will be presented. Town staff are pursuing County and Federal funding for this area which will be detailed at the meeting. 

 

The Town’s Planning and Engineering Consultant for this corridor, AKRF (Michael Beattie PE & Justin Seeney), will present the technical aspects of the studies.

 

Residents are welcome and encouraged to view the presentation by either streaming live on the Town website at https://ny-greenburgh.civicplus.com/485/Watch-Live-Board-Meetings or viewing live on Altice/Cablevision Channel 76 or FiOS/Verizon Channel 35. Questions and comments can be submitted during the meeting for the presenters by writing to publiccomment@greenburghny.com. Town staff will monitor this address and along with the Consultant will answer as many questions as possible within a 7:00pm to 9:00pm timeframe.

 

A link to prior Four Corners/East Hartsdale Avenue presentation follows (September 2021): http://greenburghny.new.swagit.com/videos/139807

A link to prior Four Corners/East Hartsdale Avenue presentation follows (October 2021): https://youtu.be/7f8p5iei660

Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh cares about Ukraine--residents working hard to support the innocent victims.

 

Last nights concert raised almost $27,000. There are many other ways Greenburgh residents can help the people of Ukraine.

We have an amazing community, with lots of terrific people who are working hard to help the innocent people of the Ukraine.

 

The March 27, 2022 “A Show of Caring – A Concert to Benefit Ukraine” at the Tarrytown Music Hall was inspiring and uplifting. Pianist Dr. Irena Portenko, Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York (recently seen on Saturday Night Live), pianist Svetlana Gorokhovich, countertenor Jeffrey Palmer, and Metropolitan Opera bass Stefan Szkafarowsky performed a compelling program that featured a variety of Ukrainian and other international music. One particularly moving segment was Szkafarowsky’s rendition of “I’ll Walk with God” which he dedicated to the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

 

A special shout out to the Tarrytown Music Hall -- specifically Bjorn Olsson, Executive Director – for donating the historic venue so that after expenses, all of the funds raised will be donated to the cause.

 

While the concert raised nearly $27,000 for charities providing humanitarian and medical aid to the people of the Ukraine, many in our area want to do much more to help. Here are some resources to guide you:

 

• The charities selected for donation by the Tarrytown concert organizers were  https://unitedhelpukraine.org/ and https://razomforukraine.org/
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• In addition, Dr. Portenko has set up a fund to help musicians made homeless by the conflict. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-displaced-ukrainian-musicians
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• Luba Sydor, a local realtor, suggested that I share the new Amazon link--custom list of additional ways to help.

https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/38Z8HUOB4WHKG

• The Hudson Independent published an interesting story about other local efforts in support of Ukraine.  https://thehudsonindependent.com/here-are-some-local-rivertown-efforts-in-support-of-ukraine/
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• Many residents of Greenburgh & Westchester  have family and friends in the Ukraine. It's important to show our neighbors that we care  during this difficult time.    
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• PAUL FEINER

 

 

Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh summer internship--looking for students interested in an amazing experience.

 

Students have met with former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Andre Leon Talley, the Attorney General of Colorado and other nationally respected leaders during past summers.

Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith Beville and I have started accepting requests from High School and College  students who reside in Greenburgh for our 2022  summer internship program which begins the week of July 12th and continues through to August 18.. Students meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10 AM to 3 PM.  High School students receive $400 stipend and college students get a stipend of over $500.

Every year students get the chance to interact with outstanding leaders. See link below from 2015 when the students met with Andre Leon Talley, who passed away recently. Andre, was an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor at large of Vogue.  He suggested to the interns pursue your passion, persevere and never give up. 

Last summer the student interns met with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, former resident of Hastings and two years ago the students had the opportunity to ask former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton questions via zoom.  Students host public service announcements, lobby for legislation, speak at Town Board meetings, meet with community leaders. And work on interesting projects.  This internship is also a great opportunity for students from different school districts within Greenburgh to work together.

If you're interested  in becoming a student intern this summer please e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com and jbeville@greenburghny.com.  

The summer internship is just one of a number of programs that town Clerk Beville and Supervisor Feiner are sponsoring. Students interested in helping small businesses that are struggling can sign up for the Zuckerberg/Greenburgh post pandemic task force and use social media skills - helping struggling businesses survive. And, last week we announced plans to set up a student news network - students will host and produce their own TV news program about local news.

 

https://thehudsonindependent.com/greenburgh-hosts-an-all-zoom-summer-internship-program/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tc1_eZOuAdC8yevFRc78jmLZA36CJciI/view

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: March 28-zoom meeting to learn about Launch1000.

 

Launch1000 has helped 100s of businesses -both start ups and existing businesses.

Subject: You're invited: INTRO TO LAUNCH1000 PROGRAM WITH FEG: March 28, 7 pm via Zoom.

INTRO TO LAUNCH1000 PROGRAM WITH FEG: March 28, 7 pm via Zoom

 

The Fairview Empowerment Group (FEG) is a group of volunteer citizens whose objective is to make the Fairview section of the Town of Greenburgh economically self-sustaining while providing events and opportunities that can enhance the quality of life in that community. It is the Group's hope that this effort can serve as a model to be used to enhance the quality of life throughout the Town of Greenburgh. Our first event of the year will be via ZOOM on March 28th at 7pm. Deborah Novick from Westchester County will be speaking about the County's Launch1000 program. In its second year, Launch1000 has already helped 100s of businesses both start-ups and existing businesses.

 

Do you have an idea for a business or an existing business that could use the help of professionals without any cost to you? Please join the Zoom and find out more. While we hope to see many from the Fairview community on the ZOOM call, we welcome anyone else who would like to join. To join the ZOOM call use this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81059246591?pwd=TENMNzAzZVZBd0tnTVgyY0JiKzJ2Zz09

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Coalition for Family Justice can help those facing domestic violence or family related problems.

 

link to interview with Suzanne Lester whose life was changed for the better thanks to this amazing organization.

If you know anyone who is experiencing domestic violation problems or needs help  dealing with family court issues there is a fantastic non profit  that can help. The Coalition for Family Justice was founded by Monica Getz of Irvington in 1988. They have helped many people over the years. I recently interviewed Suzanne Lester, a resident of our town, on my WVOX radio program (see link below) who discusses how the Coalition saved her during a stressful time in her life. I have referred many people to this non profit over the years - residents  who were severely depressed feeling that they had nothing to live for. After joining this amazing organization their lives changed for the better -- they received support, great advice and help and were able to have happy lives, thanks to the Coalitions help.  Suzanne Lester discusses her life changing experiences on the radio.  Also -please see link to the Coalition for Family Justice website.

OUR MISSION

To identify problems and advocate for systemic changes in the divorce and family court systems in order to make them fair, user friendly, accountable, and affordable; 

To provide victims and children involved in domestic violence situations with crisis intervention, information, support, legal access, and advocacy.

NCFJ BACKGROUND

The Coalition for Family Justice is a grassroots, gender neutral, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Irvington, New York. CFJ is run by volunteers who are dedicated to promoting justice in marital and family matters and to raising awareness of problems families experience in the divorce and family court system.

The Coalition is dedicated to working for legal and judicial reforms to make the system more family friendly. In addition to seeking reform, the Coalition is dedicated to empowering, educating, and providing support and resources to families in crisis because of the legal system and impoverished by divorce and other domestic relations matters.

Our leadership includes gifted and empowered women and men who have seen and/or experienced deep injustices in the courts and work side by side to improve the judicial system.

 

link to coalition for family justice website: https://ncfj.org/home-page

Here is the YouTube link  interview with Suzanne Lester who discusses how the coalition changed her life for the better- https://youtu.be/rd8PhHZPM5A

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: New News Flash Community Survey.

 

Greenburgh Public Library Community Survey 2022.

Greenburgh Public Library Community Survey 2022.

 

 

The Greenburgh Public Library needs your input! Please complete this brief Community Survey to help us update our strategic focus, prioritize resources and plan for future services to better serve the community.  By participating in this survey, you will help shape the future of the Library. The survey is 15 questions and will take 5-8 minutes to complete. While the survey is anonymous, if you share your name and email upon submission, you will be eligible to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Thank you for your participation! Click here to begin.

Greenburgh Insider: Link to presentation from Greenburgh residents with families in Ukraine.

 

Let's show support to our Ukrainian Greenburgh neighbors who worry about the safety of their families currently fighting for their lives and their country. Link to Town Board presentation.

Greenburgh residents Dr. Ronald Litepio and Irena Portenko spoke to the Greenburgh Town Board last night about conditions in the Ukraine, about members of their families  who are currently fighting for their lives and the lives of their families and country.  They also spoke about an evening of song and solidarity to benefit the citizens of Ukraine that will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall this Sunday, March 27th at 8 PM.  All ticket sales will be donated to charities supporting the Ukrainian rescue efforts.  Irena  is a highly respected world renowned musician and well known classical pianist and Dr. Litepio has performed with the Ukrainian Dumka Chorus. The Chorus  has been seen on Saturday Night Live on February 26.  There are very few tickets left. I hope to see you on Sunday. Let's show support to our neighbors who are Ukrainian American Greenburgh citizens who worry about the safety of their families currently in the Ukraine.

 

https://youtu.be/PaXVpaJsKUo

PAUL FEINER

 

Greenburgh Insider: Town Bd considering traffic changes near Seely Place School in Edgemont.

 

A sidewalk on Robin Hill Road....

making some streets near Seely Place School one way.

The Greenburgh Police and Public Works department is working with the Town Board and Edgemont community to address safety issues impacting motorists, bicyclists ad pedestrians. At our Town Board work session on March 22nd we discussed plans to install a sidewalk along Robin Hill Road from Mount Joy Ave to Henry Street this year. And, we also discussed some safety improvements recommended by the police.  We were scheduled to vote on the resolutions at our March 23rd meeting but decided that we should hold the resolutions over till the next meeting to provide residents with an opportunity to review the changes before we take action. We want to make sure there is maximum outreach before taking action. Comments from residents who live near the impacted streets should be sent to townboard@greenburghny.com

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Westchester County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky 12th District: Thirteenth Annual Westchester County Amateur Photo Contest.

 

Thirteenth Annual Westchester County Amateur Photo Contest.

There's still time to submit your photo to the Greenburgh Library Guild's 13th annual Westchester County Amateur Photo Contest! This contest is juried and has the following prizes:

Adult Contest: First prize $300 Second prize $200 Third prize $100

High School Student Contest: First prize $150 Second prize $100 Third prize $50

Honorable mentions will be awarded.

Photographs must be submitted digitally by March 31, 2022, and should be sent as jpeg attachments to: photocontest@greenburghlibrary.org. There is no entry fee or application fee for selected photographs. Photographs accepted into the competition will be on exhibit in the Howard and Ruth Jacobs Family Gallery at the Greenburgh Public Library from May 2, 2022, through June 14, 2022. Prizes will be awarded at a reception at the Library on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Submissions must be made in accordance with the contest rules as certain restrictions do apply. Complete contest rules and guidelines for submissions are available at https://greenburghlibrary.org/ld.php?content_id=65642318