Greenburgh Insider: 48th year of Bicycle Sundays resumes tomorrow: May 1.

 

I proposed the idea 48 years ago.

Please wear your bicycle helmet. Head injuries could be life threatening.

Forty eight years ago (when I was still a student) I served as a member of Westchester County Executive Al DelBello's Bikeway Committee. I was previously the chair of the Task Force for Bikeways in Westchester which successfully lobbied the Board of Legislators to approve the first bikeway in Westchester on the Bronx River Parkway.  Al DelBello was an amazing public servant - someone who encouraged young people to get involved. He made students feel important, listened to our ideas and made us feel good about democracy. 

I suggested that the county close the Bronx River Parkway for cyclists on Sundays. The Task Force agreed. And County Executive DelBello immediately said yes to the idea.  Bicycle Sunday's continues to be one of the most popular recreation programs in Westchester and resumes tomorrow - Sunday, May 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM.   48 years of Bicycle Sundays --a great day for every participant.

Enjoy Bicycle Sundays. And, if see me on my bicycle tomorrow or on any Bicycle Sunday say - please say hello.   And-------PLEASE WEAR HELMETS. Last year I was diaappointed that so many cyclists weren't wearing bicycle helmets. Over the years I have seen cyclists fall, get injured. Head injuries can be life threatening.

2022 Bicycle Sunday Dates

10a.m. – 2p.m.

May 1, 8, 15, 22

June 5, 12, 19, 26

September 11, 18, 25

Oct 2

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

From the Desk of Brian Harrod: WESTCHESTER NEWS CENTER >>> FOCUS ON: Greenburgh Town Judge Erin McGoey.

 

BACKGROUND: The Greenburgh Town Board appointed Erin McGoey of Ardsley as a town justice to replace Judge Christie D’Alessio, who was elected to the State Supreme Court.... TOWN OF GREENBURGH: Judge Erin McGoey is serving a one-year term until the seat is up for reelection this November.

Judge McGoey has been licensed to practice law in New York State for the past 15 years, the vast majority of which has been dedicated to public service and public servants. She began her law career as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Yonkers, a position she held for about two years.

She spent the next eight years as an Assistant Westchester County Attorney. Following about three years as a Senior Associate Attorney for the White Plains office of a regional law firm, Judge McGoey became Deputy General Counsel at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City. Most recently, she worked as the Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities.

Judge McGoey is a member of several Bar Associations, including the Westchester County Bar Association and the Westchester Women’s Bar Association and has been actively involved in several community and charitable organizations in Greenburgh and Westchester County. She is a long-time resident of Greenburgh and currently lives in the Village of Ardsley with her husband Barry and their three young children Madeline, 12, John, 10, and Matthew, 8. https://westchester.town.news/g/white-plains-ny/n/76806/focus-greenburgh-town-judge-erin-mcgoey

Greenburgh Insider: Info Found by A Reader of ours.

 

A Reader of ours has done research and has found some interesting info and thought it would be great to share with our readers on Greenburgh Insider.

https://www.websiteplanet.com/blog/companies-boycotting-russia/

Greenburgh Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler

Greenburgh Insider: American Red Cross asks you to donate blood.

 

Greenburgh Insider: Grandpas United White Plains Youth Bureau is offering a $500 scholarship to a GBG graduating senior.

 

The senior must have a connection to White Plains. If you learn of other scholarship opportunities please email me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. And, I will share with the community. Last year Greenburgh’s Kyle Shepard was the recipient of this award.

Grandpas United White Plains Youth Bureau is offering a $500 scholarship to a Greenburgh graduating senior. The senior must have a connection to White Plains. If you learn of other scholarship opportunities please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. And, I will share with the community.     

Last year Greeburgh’s Kyle Shepard was the recipient of this award.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Enjoy some amazing local theater, music, arts this weekend.

 

Some fantastic theater, music to enjoy this weekend and it's all local.

Our area has fantastic cultural opportunities. Enjoy great music. Theater.  Appreciate our fantastic local artists.

 If you are not familiar.... check out the ArtsWestchester calendar for a list of live and virtual performances that you will enjoy.https://artswestchester.org/

Riverarts.org sponsors many amazing arts programs in our area. On Saturday, April 30 and May 1 they will be celebrating Beethoven (it's his 250th birthday) at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. Cellist Peter Seidenberg and pianist Hui Mei Lin will perform. April 30 at7 PM. Sunday, May 1 at 3 PM. riverarts.org/Beethoven/

Tonight, at 7:30 PM Irvington's Carole Demas will host a virtual  sing for Ukraine All Star Benefit concert. Original Broadway and TV stars will help Ukraine while you enjoy the music.  Profits will be donated to International Rescue Committee, an organization helping Ukrainians.  Tickets: call 646-481-9890. Starring Carole Demas, Irene Kristen, Sarah Rice, James Canning and TVs THe Magic Garden's Paul Janis.  Carole has been very active in the East Irvington Civic Association over the years. She's a great community asset!!! And, very talented.

Tarrytown Music Hall  tonight at 7:30 PM Kevin James (rescheduled from 6/28/2020). 

Clockwork Players has a great show tomorrow at the Tarrytown Music Hall  Disney's Moana Jr at noon

TOMORROW at 7:30 PM River Edge Theatre Company will host a performance: Short Sweet Tiny PLays at 7 PM at First Reformed Church in Hastings. At 6:30 PM goodies, music and raffle.  Please come masked and vaxxed.  Check out riversedgetheatre.com. Meghan and David Covington started this independent theatre company--enjoy local talent!

Enjoy the arts.  And, don't forget to check out Greenburgh Arts and Culture programs.  www.greenburghartsandculture.org. Sarah Bracey White has coordinated exhibits of paintings, drawings and photographs, the Kids Short Story Connection, the Poetry Caravan, an annual fall flower show, a cable TV series and much more.

If you would like to share upcoming performances, weekend activities please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. 

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh named Tree City of the World--one of 37 in the nation and 2 in NYS.

 

138 cities from 21 countries honored.

For third consecutive year Greenburgh has been recognized as a "Tree City of the World". There are only two communities in NYS that have earned this distinction and only 37 in the United States. 

On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, we write to congratulate Greenburgh on earning 2021 Tree Cities of the World recognition! In total, 138 cities from 21 countries were recognised alongside you. Your city is part of an important global network leading the way in urban and community forestry. Congratulations for earning this prestigious status once again!   

For information about Tree Cities of the World click onto their website:
https://treecitiesoftheworld.org

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

 

Greenburgh Insider: TAXES DUE Monday- free covid test kits at Town Hall when you pay your taxes!

 

Pay your taxes at town hall between now and Monday and get a free covid test kit.

(you will also get your covid test kit at town hall if you aren't paying your taxes at town hall.

Because April 30th falls on a holiday taxes due Monday (a little extra time).

PAY YOUR TAXES AT TOWN HALL BETWEEN NOW AND MONDAY AND GET A FREE COVID TEST KIT.

Greenburgh town, county and fire district taxes (Fairview, Greenville or Hartsdale) are due  May 2nd. Usually this portion of your tax bill is due April 30th but because April 30th falls on a weekend you have till Monday to pay your tax bill. The Town Hall is open Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Monday, May 2nd the Town Hall will stay open till 7 pm, according to Venita Howard- our new Receiver of Taxes.  Town Hall is located at 177 Hillside Ave Greenburgh.

 

Our public works department picked up about 1,500 Covid Test kits from the county. If you stop by at  Greenburgh Town Hall between today and Monday you can pick up one free COVID test kit at the Receiver of Taxes office. Pay your taxes in person and get a free covid test kit at the same time.

 

You can also pay your taxes online.  Residents can receive a free covid test kit at town hall even if they aren't paying their tax bills at the same time.  We want Greenburgh taxpayers to stay healthy and safe and not get sick or get others sick.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Flash 3 water main breaks in Edgemont neighborhoods being repaired.

 

Our crews have been out - repairing the water main breaks

Received some calls today about water main breaks in the Edgemont neighborhoods. Our crews are working to repair the breaks. Once repaired -water could be dirty. Residents should leave water running for a half hour - the dirt usually clears up.  Sorry for the inconveniences. 

PAUL FEINER

We have 1 of three water main breaks in that area repaired and will be restoring service to Robin Hill.

We have a crew working on Arterial Lane now. Third break is Ardsley Rd and the crew finishing up on Robbin Hill will be heading there next. No estimate for completion of all the main breaks, to early to tell.

Andy Donnelly

Greenburgh Insider: New News Flash Theodore Young Community Center JOB FAIR TOMORROW!!!

 

If you're out of work, don't miss this job fair. A great opportunity.

Theodore Young Community Center job fair tomorrow -April 26 from 9 to 2.

The DCR/TDYCC Job Fair is tomorrow, April 26th from 9am to 2pm.  Over 30 local area businesses will be attending with job and job training opportunities for people of all ages!  Bring copies of your resume and come dressed for success to search for your dream job at one these participating agencies: The Arc Westchester, Greenburgh Central School District, Barrie House Coffee Company, Bright Horizons Day Care, UPS, Liberty Coca-Cola, The Chelsea at Greenburgh, Preferred Health Care NY, Ferncliff Manor, College Nannies & Sitters, YAI, NY State Troopers, Northeast Analytyx, Westchester Barber Academy, The Joy In Living, Fairview Fire Department, Greenburgh Police Department, Greenburgh Public Library, TDYCC, Greenburgh Health Center, Dunkin Donuts, Playland and many more.   

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Thank you Tina Harper for organizing the fair!

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: New News Flash Spread the word- the Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center helping refugees with health care.

 

News 12 link to interview with a recent refugee from Ukraine who is receiving health care help from the Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center below.

According to an article in the Hudson Independent Greenburgh has the second largest Ukrainian population in Westchester. 793 according to the most recent census.  Yonkers has 1,745 residents with ancestors from Ukraine.  The Ukrainian population in Dobbs Ferry is  is between 50 and 100 people.

Some Ukrainian residents are encouraging their families to relocate temporarily from the Ukraine to Greenburgh. News 12 ran a story about Greenburgh Health Center yesterday - how they are offering free care to refugees. And, they interviewed a recent refugee (mom of concert pianist Irena Portenko who is receiving help from the center).  Irena's uncle who suffers from Parkinsons is also receiving care.  The Health Center has also provided help to a young refugee who has a baby with dental needs.  If you know any family that is housing a refugee from the Ukraine, Afghanistan, South America - or anywhere please encourage them to seek help from the Health Center if they need assistance.  The Health Center has never disappointed . They are caring, always helpful and go the extra mile to provide quality health care to those in need. 

The Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center is located at 295 Knollwood Road, White Plains (almost across from the Greenburgh Library). The phone number is 914 989 7600.   They have worked with the town -giving residents boosters, vaccines, flu shots. And - they hope to obtain a grant so they can make housecalls.

A terrific non profit requires excellent leadership. A shout out to Judith Watson, who is CEO of the Health Center. Greenburgh's Interim Site Director Vikki Simmons  is doing a great job implementing innovative initiatives for the health center. Vikki has also served as a Fairview Fire Commissioner. Over the years she has been a terrific advocate for the Theodore Young Community Center and other important local initiatives.  She's been involved in the community for many years. We're lucky to have her!

SPREAD THE WORD TO REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE--THE GREENBURGH HEALTH CENTER WANTS TO BE OF HELP.

WATCH LINK TO NEWS STORY ABOUT THE GREENBURGH HEALTH CENTER AND REFUGEES THEY ARE HELPING 

https://westchester.news12.com/greenburgh-health-center-provides-free-care-to-ukrainian-refugees

Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: New News Flash The crusade to make our streets more pedestrian friendly continues.

 

Link to interview with the leaders of a Dobbs Ferry group pushing to make it safer for children to get to School.

We need to make all neighborhoods more pedestrian safe!  There have been many pedestrian accidents all over the region in recent years. Death, serious injuries can be reduced if we all work hard to find ways to make our streets safer. 

As a result, the  town has been building sidewalks all over unincorporated Greenburgh. Enhancing crosswalks.  This week we're adding a crossing guard on Edgemont Road/Braclay Road.  We're taking steps to build new sidewalks on Juniper Hill Road (near the Lee Jackson School). Design this year Construction next! We received a grant to build a sidewalk on Hillside Ave (hopefully that sidewalk construction could start later this year).  We expect to build new a new sidewalk on N Washington Ave this year and continue to press for a sidewalk on West Hartsdale Ave from Central Ave to Sacred Heart/Solomon Schecter/Woodlands  HS.  Last week residents asked for a new sidewalk on Mt Joy and Robin Hill Road and others asked for a new sidewalk on Taxter Road. A new sidewalk should be built on Dobbs Ferry Road between Knollwood and Tarrytown Road in the next few years.  And, the Town Board appropriated funds to make a crosswalk near Sacred  Heart School safer with a Hawk Eye.  Sgt.  Nick Reckson, our hard working traffic safety officer, is always looking for ways to make our community safer for all.  Every year we do a little more to make our streets safer. And, we will continue to give this attention annually.

We are not alone. Residents, civic leaders and elected officials all over Westchester are doing the same. One of the most active civic groups is in Dobbs Ferry.

A few years ago (pre pandemic) I met Lauren DeVilbiss, a mom who is very inspirational. She encouraged some grade school students to organize a rally in Dobbs Ferry for safer streets. Last year her organization organized a walk for elected officials and community leaders on streets near Springhurst School.  I recently invited Lauren and Liz Mendez to appear on my WVOX radio show to highlight what her group is doing to make her neighborhood safer. She is working cooperatively with elected officials at the village, county, state and school levels!  The link to the interview is below.  Involving the community in the process is fantastic!

Let's encourage all moms, dads, children of any age  to advocate for safer streets.  If every year a little more is done - we can make all our neighborhoods much more pedestrian friendly and safe.

https://youtu.be/ZP0H0SwGUgs

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Con Ed vs Sustainable Westchester rates --a comparison.

 

Con Ed vs Sustainable Westchester rates --a comparison.

Greenburgh Residential Electricity Supply Rate Comparison - March 2022.

Westchester Power vs. Con Edison.

 

 

 

Westchester Power Program Background.

 

The Town of Greenburgh participates in a Community Energy Program known as Westchester Power. This energy supply program is managed by the local nonprofit

Sustainable Westchester on behalf of the 29 participating municipalities in Westchester County, procuring electricity in bulk to provide low-cost fixed rates to residents.

Residents benefit from the program through a fixed price structure that provides cost control assurance on their electric supply charges. The program also empowers the county and its residents to actively work towards a vision for a healthy and sustainable future by supporting renewable energy.

 

Greenburgh Insider: Please complete survey re: health care needs and assessment.

 

Please help health care providers improve the services they offer residents!

Received this e mail from Grace Noone, who works for Burke as Manager of PUblic Relations, Communications and Marketing. If family members, neighbors or  you have some thoughts - please take the time to complete the survey.  Grace is known to residents of Greenburgh - she was a highly respected reporter at  News12 Westchester.

Thanks for completing the survey and helping us improve health care in Westchester.

PAUL FEINER

Burke, in partnership with other hospitals in Westchester County, is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).  Would you kindly share this 10-minute anonymous survey with your staff and community members? The survey asks questions about what you think are the most important health issues in our community and what matters most to you.  We are striving for a high level of participation in the survey.

 

The document can be accessed by using the following link: https://www.gnyhasurveys.org/CHNA2022 or the QR found below. The survey closes on June 30th.  The CHNA survey results will inform the development of a plan, involving many community partners, to improve the health of our community. The survey is also important because its results can impact funding, spending, and other wide-reaching decisions about health care.

 

Thank you for your time and for helping us gain valuable insights to respond to the needs of the community. 

 

Greenburgh Insider: Election Desk 2022: SEIU Local 704 Endorses Greenburgh Town Justice Erin McGoey for Greenburgh Town Justice: Endorsement Alert: Elections 2022.

 

Another exciting endorsement announcement this week for Judge O'Shea McGoey.

We are so grateful to receive the support of Seiu Yonkers Local 704!

Thank you to President Dominick Savarese and the entire membership for this fantastic endorsement.

#ElectErin

#TeamErin

#Greenburgh

#UnionStrong

Supplied by Friends to Elect Erin.

For More Info on Judge McGoey Campaign, Please Visit: https://www.friendstoelecterin.com/