Greenburgh Community Leader Killed In Hit-And-Run

GREENBURGH, NY — Greenburgh is mourning a prominent leader and former town employee who was killed Saturday when she was hit by a car that left the scene without stopping.

Stephanie Kavourias, the former Hartsdale Parking Authority manager, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle around 11:15 a.m. Saturday in the area of 177 East Hartsdale Ave.

First responders attempted to render aid at the scene.

Kavourias was taken to White Plains Hospital where she was pronounced dead of her injuries.

The Town of Greenburgh Police Department arrested Antonio Sanchez Robles of Brooklyn who left the scene of the accident, town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.

Robles was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs and driving while intoxicated.

Police said he was also a fugitive from justice.

Robles was arraigned and sent to the Westchester County Jail.

Authorities said that anyone who may have witnessed the accident is encouraged to call the Greenburgh Police Department at 914-989-1700.

Feiner said Kavourias was highly respected in the community, not only for when she was managing the Hartsdale Parking Authority, but also as the leader of her Hartsdale co-op and as a member of the Greenburgh Planning Board.

Prior to her appointment as parking authority manager, she was a dedicated employee of the town, Feiner said.

“Over the years, Stephanie worked hard — advocating for residents who live on East Hartsdale Avenue,” he said. “She pushed for the beautification of the avenue, more attractive storefronts.”

Kavourias also pushed for sound planning decisions, Feiner said.

“Her passing is an enormous loss to the town and to the avenue,” he said. “She will be missed but her contributions will always be remembered and appreciated.”

Feiner said he has asked the Town Board to schedule a meeting with the police to talk about actions that should be taken to reduce the possibility of future pedestrian-related accidents.

“We want our residents to be safe and to feel safe,” he said.