Greenburgh Insider: Congrat's to Greenburgh Hebrew Center on your 75th Anniversary.

 

I interviewed the President of the congregation and the VP of membership on the WVOX radio interview show. Synagogues are more than a place to pray. They have become community centers.

The Greenburgh Hebrew Center, which is located at 515 Broadway in  Dobbs Ferry, is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year! I recently interviewed on my radio program Jeff Liss who is President of the Center and Leslie Liss who is  Vice President of Membership. They reside in Ardsley. They discussed the history of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center.   

Modern day synagogues are more than just  a place to pray.  They have become community centers. Members can meet lifelong friends by joining the Sisterhood, Men's Clubs, programs for empty nesters. There is also a social action committee. Some congregants participate in the Midnight Run- providing food to the hungry and homeless. They help the less fortuntate. The temple led the effort to promote a greener environment years ago. Jeff & Leslie also discuss early childhood programs, the  religious schools and lifelong learning on the show.

Here is the YouTube link - https://youtu.be/q_bwGE3OKUQ

Congratulations to the Greenburgh Hebrew Center.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Former Elmsford Pastors parish in Nigeria was victim of a terrorist attack.

 

A gofundme page has been created. Thank you Nini and Pete Deluca for caring and for all you do to help others.
Bishop Jude, who served as Pastor of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Elmsford, is trying to improve the lives of his parishioners.

Nini and Pete Deluca are special people. They are active in the Elmsford community. Both have devoted their lives helping others. Pete has led the Elmsford Volunteer Fire department and has been one of the hardest working Volunteer firefighters around. He is always willing to get out of bed in the middle of the night -responding to fires and emergencies. During the pandemic Nini made  3 layered masks  and donated the masks to the elderly in the community and to nurses and doctors at White Plains Hospital. Both of done so much more for the community.  They are caring people who have made a very positive difference in the lives of others.  They don't only care about their neighbors. Both are helping a former Pastor of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Elmsford Fr. Jude who now is the Bishop of Ondo in Nigeria.

On June 5th during a Sunday morning Mass at St. Francis Church which is in Ondo Diocese, terrorists attacked parishioners, killed 41 and severely wounding upwards of 100 others. Of the deceased, many were husband and wife - leaving so many children orphans. In other instances, we have wounded who have had serious spinal injuries such that they can no longer walk. Some have lost limbs and most have lost their capacity to work.

A gofundme page has been set up if you'd like to help.

Go Fund Me Page, organized by the New York Office of Ondo Diocese:

https://gofund.me/f4af6c90

PAUL FEINER, Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Monkeypox vaccinations on Tuesday by appointment.

 

If you are having difficulty getting an appointment please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com and I will advise when the next vaccinations will be given and where.

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health announces that it will be hosting a second, first-dose, on-campus Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic, on Thursday, August 4th, 2022.  Appointments can be made from the hours of 9:30 AM-4:30 PM for adults 18 years of age and up. Information on the second dose will be given to each vaccinated person after their first dose. The LOFT strongly encourages any and all members of the community who believe they are at risk to get vaccinated, immediately. The vaccination is free of charge.

The LOFT announced its first monkeypox clinic for Thursday, July 28, and all appointments were filled within hours of the announcement being made.

"The LOFT in partnership with Westchester County clearly sees that there is an urgent demand for monkeypox vaccines which is why we are opening a second clinic for first-dose monkeypox vaccinations.  We are proud to partner with the County of Westchester and are truly grateful for their rapid, well-organized response to our community's needs," says, Executive Director, Judy Troilo. 

The World Health Organization, The CDC, and the New York Department of Health have all emphasized the importance of having people who are at risk be vaccinated.  Monkeypox can be transmitted through simple skin contact when someone's skin rubs/brushes against an infected person's skin. Infection can also occur by touching infected clothing.  Please note, that it can also be transmitted via genital contact but is not considered a sexually transmitted infection.  Condoms, dental dams, PrEP, birth control, microbicide lubricants, and antibiotics typically used to treat STI's will not protect a person from infection. To learn more about Monkeypox, click here.

 

If you are unsure whether you need the vaccine or have questions related to your health, please consult with your physician or medical practitioner.

To make an appointment click here

https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/patients

If  all the vaccine appointments are booked - feel free to e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com and advise that you're having difficulty getting an appointment. I will be on the lookout for appointments and will work hard to help you get the vaccination you need. Your health is important.

PAUL FEINER

Greenbugh Insider: FUN DAYS - national night out Tuesday; enjoy Travis Park tomorrow.

 

Travis park Saturday - Town Hall -National day out party Tuesday night! Farmers market Thursdays at Town Hall
Farmers market every Saturday on E Hartsdale Ave.

Reminder: Hartsdale Farmers market in downtown Hartsdale 9 AM to about 3 PM every Saturday (new location near the Irish Bank.

ENJOY TRAVIS PARK FESTIVITIES TOMORROW--CHECK OUT THE PARK IF YOU HAVEN'T ENJOYED TRAVIS IN THE PAST.

Tomorrow, Saturday July 30th is our 2nd summer festival at Travis Park in Greenburgh from 3 PM to 8 PM. Last week the festival was held at Massaro Park. A great time was held by all the participants.  Residents loved the DJ, family entertainment, merchants, food trucks. The event is being sponsored by the Fairview Empowerment Group and Town Councilwoman Gina Jackson.  Events page of fairviewempowermentgroup.org for a vendor application.  Travis Park is located at the corner of Wyndover Woods Lane near Dunderave Road. The park features 4 tennis courts, a basketball court, a handball wall, a playground and an open multi purpose field enjoyed by soccer and baseball enthusiasts.  There is also a small picnic area at the park.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 2---AT TOWN HALL, BOUNCE HOUSE, FOOD TRUCKS, DJ.

National Night Out is a celebration of police and community working together. Residents across the country are encouraged to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors. In Greenburgh we invite you to a special event at Town Hall from 6-9 pm on Tues, Aug 2. There will be a bounce house, food, trucks, DJ and free fun for all ages. 

 

FAMILY DAY AT THEODORE YOUNG COMMUNITY CENTER  AUGUST 6.

The Department of Community Resources (DCR) at the Theodore D. Young Community Center (TDYCC) invites you to "A Family Day of Jazz," our annual community celebration and jazz series. Enjoy a day of live music, bouncy rides and attractions, face painting, food and fun for people of all ages. August 6th from 11am to 6pm in Yosemite Park (40 Yosemite Ave, WP, NY 10607), located behind DCR/TDYCC. Vending opportunities are available! Contact Tina Harper for more information at 914-989-3620 or by email at tharper@greenburghny.com.

FARMERS MARKET EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM.

I was so excited when I attended the Market yesterday at Greenburgh Town Hall. I've been attending the market every Thursday at Greenburgh Town Hall. Yesterday's market was the best so far. More farmers, more vendors. It's growing and will soon become the regions destination point every Thursday.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Modified News Flash The meeting of the Town Board cancelled.

 

In an attempt to limit any inconvenience caused by this late decision, I am posting this announcement at this time.

The Town Board meeting regarding the police headquarters is cancelled tonight. Further information will be posted.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Explanation why meeting tonight is cancelled.

 

Police HQ -reasons for cancellation.

Recent due diligence by the interim Town Attorney has provided conflicting information regarding how the repayment of Bonds required to develop a new facility would be apportioned.  Therefore, the meeting tonight is being canceled and will be rescheduled, with notice to the public, after the town has resolved issues of concern.  Here are a few points that need to be emphasized to provide perspective:

 1-  The condition and size of the current GPD/EMS Headquarters is absolutely untenable, and that the current facility is a real problem to the Town. The Town Board must find a way to replace the existing GPD/EMS Facility, without question, and quickly.

 2-  The Town Board will not sign a contract of sale to purchase the proposed site until there is another notice to the public regarding that signing, after the town has resolved the issues of concerned mentioned above.

 3-  The final decision will be made by the voters, in a public referendum, and the Town Board will do its best to provide accurate information to our residents in advance of that referendum.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Good news- more farmers at our Thursday Greenburgh farmers market.

 

The farmers market is growing each week.

FAIRVIEW GREENBURGH FARMERS MARKET

THURSDAYS @ TOWN HALL, 1-6 PM

177 Hillside Ave, Greenburgh NY

 

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED VENDORS:

Last week we were thrilled to welcome premier farmer Three Sisters Farm; now we add a second farm at the market – focused on fruit.

 

FINO FARMS in Milton, NY, owned by Anthony Fino, is a multigenerational fruit farm that has been operating on the West Bank of the Hudson River in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of the state for more than 70 years. With over 300 acres of fruit and vegetables including apples, pears, grapes, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, berries, and vegetables, Fino Farms will be providing shoppers a wide variety of seasonal produce. Their extensive product list includes timeless favorites as well as new varieties such as Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Pink Lady apples all planted on the newest technology high density dwarfing rootstocks. They maintain their pristine orchards with a loyal staff of 25-75 year round and seasonal employees, with several that have been working with them for over 30 years.

 

And other vendors/organizations include but aren’t limited to:

_The Three Sisters Farm - Offering a wide variety of seasonal produce from the Catskills region

_Tony's Pickles: Over 50 kinds of olives and pickles

_Kurly's Beauty: All natural skin and makeup products for various skin tones

_Heirlooms: Various plants

_Goodway Bakery: 10 different flavors of all natural Caribbean Rum cakes

_Shiandroots: Fresh dried herbs for cooking and medicinal purposes

_Fly Honey Farms: Wildflower Honey

_Steve's Bread Farm Market: Various kinds of fresh breads & muffins

_Bougie Brew Cafe: Various fresh coffee beans and desserts

_Lost Borough Ice Cream: Various kinds of ice cream; dairy and non-dairy

_Baked by Nandini: Baked goods from an entrepreneurial Edgemont High Schooler’s first business

_Hudson Compost Services: offering curbside organics collection. Sign up to get a starter kit and first month 

collections free

_Greenburgh Library

_*Freshly Made Juices: Organic juices from fruits & vegetables

 

*Biweekly

 

Want to be a vendor? The market is growing weekly and would love to include your local business! Email greenburghfarmersmarket@gmail.com or call 914.661.0604

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: No vote on police HQ tomorrow.. meeting scheduled for 7:30 on Thursday to listen.

 

Meeting will still be held- to listen!

The Town Board recognized the extraordinary scope of the proposed police HQ relocation and will only move forward when and if it is clear such an action is deemed beneficial  and affordable to the Town’s residents.

With that understanding, we want to clarify that a meeting scheduled for tomorrow Thursday, July 29 has been called to allow our residents to express their opinions regarding the location, potential costs, and overall need for the construction of a new GPD/EMS HQ. We are here to listen.

In addition, it is important to note, we as members of the Town Board, through recent due diligence, including discussion with outside Bond Counsel, have determined that our residents would not be best served by executing a contract of sale immediately at the close of the meeting tomorrow.

To ensure  that there is no question related to how the costs for this project will be divided between the Villages and Unincorporated Town, we are obtaining a formal legal opinion and can determine the legal, correct and most equitable course of action.

We will not be voting on the police HQ tomorrow.  But, will listen to community feedback. Our meeting starts at 7:30 PM on Thursday.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Maria Portilla- Hispanic Liaison uses her social services background to help those in need.

 

Maria Portilla holds office hours every Tuesday at Greenburgh Town Hall from noon to 5 PM.

Greenburgh is very lucky!  Maria Portilla has been our Hispanic Liaison for almost a year-- volunteering her time trying to help the Hispanic community with problems. Maria holds  office  hours every Tuesday from 12:00 – 5:00 pm at Greenburgh Town Hall for residents who have any personal issues and need government assistance. She has  translated important documents in Spanish and provide help to individuals. She is skilled in Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Case Management and Program Development. She worked as a Senior Social Worker for Westchester County, Department of Social Services-CPS/Multidisciplinary Unit. Maria is a District Leader and member of the Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee. She has been living in Greenburgh for 20 years.

I recently interviewed Maria Portilla on my WVOX radio program. We talked about her efforts - helping residents with a variety of problems. Over a month ago, when formulas were in shortage, we placed a bin at the lobby of Town Hall. A woman picked up some formula she needed. Maria started talking with her and learned that she needed an immigration card replacement and helped! Maria has assisted others find summer camp opportunities. She has helped the hungry and homeless and has also assisted residents with their job and housing searches and with other counseling. Domestic abuse, social services, assisting the disabled -- all problems are greeted by a smile and kindness from Maria. 

For further info  email mportilla@greenburghny.com. For town info in Spanish visit: https://www.greenburghny.com/654/La-Comunidad-Hispana-de-Greenburgh.  

We need more people like Maria Portilla who are trying hard to make lives better. 

YouTube link - https://youtu.be/50lVPzhX5OM

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Greenburgh Insider: Sign the online petition- repave Saw Mill River Road (Elmsford).

 

A citizen is organizing an online petition to persuade NYS to repave 9A in Elmsford- possibly the worst maintained road in NYS.

CITIZEN ACTIVIST CREATES PETITION CALLING ON NEW YORK STATE TO REPAVE 9A IN ELMSFORD 

THIS COULD BE THE WORST MAINTAINED STATE OWNED ROAD IN ALL OF NEW YORK STATE.

 

GREENBURGH, NY_  Greenburgh resident Jennifer Glen is trying to push the state to repave a dire stretch of Route 9A through Elmsford, through an online petition she created.  

 

On Charge.org, you can read and sign: Saw Mill River Road/9a is in horrible condition and needs desperate attention, https://chng.it/2Lhj9JfqHF.

 

Jennifer Glen, a 2012 grad from Alexander Hamilton HS, was born and raised in Elmsford and is currently taking a preparatory course to apply for medical school next year. She describes herself as “very passionate about her community” and has volunteered at numerous Coronavirus testing sites and vaccination clinics, as well as helping translate for Spanish speaking patients there. She has been very involved with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team, responding to fire scenes and natural disasters to provide immediate resources to those displaced. She also delivered groceries to the elderly and disabled during the height of the pandemic. Now Jennifer has turned her attention to the condition of this stretch of 9A from the Teamsters building to the Westchester Skating Academy that is “completely hazardous due to excessive potholes and road erosion.”

 

“I have pushed relentlessly to Region 8 NYSDOT and they state it is not a priority at this time, myself and many others are baffled and affronted on this decision,” she writes in the petition.

 

Both Elmsford Mayor Robert Williams and Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner endorse this petition and Jennifer’s effort. “The road is in horrible condition and needs desperate attention,” said Mayor Williams. “Both the Supervisor and I have spoken to the DOT and we were both told it is not in this year's budget to repave that section of 9A.”

 

“Residents and those who travel through Elmsford do not deserve this low quality of life on a state road,” Jennifer said. 

 

Supervisor Feiner said, “we are appreciative of citizen activists who take the lead in organizing efforts, and often are the most effective, to make important change to improve our community.”  Feiner said that he thinks this is probably the worst maintained state road in the entire state. Almost every day residents contact me to complain about the horrible condition of the state owned road.

Greenburgh Insider: Irvington's Shakespeare Company festival at Mercy College this weekend-it's free.

 

Kamran Saliani was a guest on my WVOX radio show and discusses the festival and why Shakespeare is relevant today.

 Kamran Saliani  of Irvington  was the guest on my WVOX radio show recently. He discusses the   Irvington Shakespeare Festival which was held last weekend and is being held again this weekend--7:30 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Performances take place at the Verrazzano Terrace at Mercy College overlooking the magical and picturesque Hudson River. Admission is free! --with an option to donate.  The views are spectacular and the quality of the entertainment is impressive.

 See the broadwayworld.com article about the production below and listen to the interview on WVOX radio with Kamran Saliani.   If your son or daughter is going to be studying Shakespeare in school this coming school year  attending the show could help them get a head start over other students understanding Shakespeare. 

 https://www.broadwayworld.com/rockland/article/Irvington-Shakespeare-Company-Announces-2nd-Annual-Summer-Shakespeare-Production-LOVES-LABOURS-LOST-Coming-This-July-20220627

 

 

 

Here is the link  to Kamran's WVOX radio interview- https://youtu.be/SA-STJn8dA8

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Insider: Massaro Park -history, party at the park tomorrow and on August 6.

 

Read link to find out how Massaro Park got the name.

Party tomorrow from 2- 7 PM and take a swim!

Massaro Park is in the news with some  great events tomorrow and on August 6 & 7.   Massaro Park is a beautiful park in North Elmsford off Payne (if you have never been to the park Payne is a short distance from Sam's Club).  For a little history about the park and about who the park is named for see the link to the article that our Town Historians wrote a few years back. Massaro was a Councilman in the Town of Greenburgh.

https://riverjournalonline.com/around-town/slice-of-history/from-fixing-cars-to-building-infrastructure-how-massaro-park-got-its-name/14889/

Tomorrow, July 23rd from 2 - 7 pm at Massaro Park, the Fairview Empowermenet Group in cooperation with Councilwoman Gina Jackson  and Greenburgh Parks and Recreation will be kicking off their summer festival series that will involve food trucks, merchants, food and fun.  In addition to these activities the park's pool and spray pad is free to the public throughout the summer and is a great way to stay cool.

Then on August 6 and 7 at Massaro Park, the North Elmsford Civic Association will be hosting their annual Community Reunion and Friends Day weekend celebration in partnership with Greenburgh Parks and Recreation, where there will be entertainment, vendors, food trucks and children activities. Lemuel Davis heads up the North Elmsford Civic Association and is a long time member of the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.

A new playground for the park has been ordered with plans to be installed later this Fall.  Planning and funding from a state grant through NYS Assemblyman Tom Abinanti's office will also allow the Town to renovate the retaining wall and basketball court in the park and expand the pool deck and recondition the outdoor pool shell for 2023.

Any questions call Greenburgh Parks and Recreation at 914-989-1800.  Have a great weekend.

Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor