Reasons for Greenburgh to be thankful ---Thanksgiving 2024 to Thanksgiving 2025…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- Spout’s announced plans to open a market on Central Ave. The Hartsdale Market (part of Key Foods) signed a lease at the former Rite Aid on E Hartsdale Ave. Inkaterra Market, K Pot, Gotham freeze, Il Sorrentino restaurant have opened at the 4 corners and on Central Ave. And – Best Buy is relocating to the former Christmas tree store on Central Ave. Picklr Francise is taking over the Buy Buy Baby building near the Midway Shopping Center and planning a commercial indoor Pickleball court. Apple Bank opened a new branch on Central Ave. Regeneron continues their expansion. Brightview Assisted Living under construction off of Dobbs Ferry Road.
TWO NEW FARMERS MARKETS- Two new farmers markets. The Greenburgh Farmers market on Manhattan Ave offers free produce to those who stop by (a first in the county). And a new farmers market opened next to the Hartsdale train station this fall. Both are coming back in 2026.
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ODELL HOUSE MUSEUM LEADER KNIGHTED BY FRENCH GOVERNMENT- The historic Odell House is being renovated and should be open in the fall. The French government was so impressed that they knighted Susan Seal in appreciation of her advocacy. Rochambeau & George Washington strategized at the Odell House -tricked Britain and won the war.
BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM- The Fairview Empowerment Group organized an exhibit that is travelling around the county highlighting world famous and major leaders who lived in Greenburgh who made a major contribution to society. Cab Calloway, Gordon Parks, Vernon Jordan, Roy Campanella are a few of the leaders highlighted.
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DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS- The town removed obstructions on Manhattan Brook which will reduce flooding after storms. We plan to remove a bridge on the Saw Mill River in the near future –which will reduce flooding in the N Elmsford/Babbitt Court area. Our town staff has also completed a number of smaller drainage projects. The Town Bd has been appropriating millions towards drainage improvements in recent years. The Town Board also approved legislation authorizing tax breaks for those who suffered significant property damages after storms. We had previously asked the State Legislature to authorize local governments to enact the changes.
ROAD REPAVING – The town spent over 7million dollars repaving town owned streets NYS repaved Knollwood Road and promises to repave Dobbs Ferry Road (near Saw Mill River Road) in 2026.
CENTRAL TAXI SAVED—Last year I read that Central Taxi, which serves Hartsdale, Edgemont, Scarsdale and Greenburgh was close to going out of business. I worked with the manager, Peter Blier and am pleased to report that the taxi business will continue.
ARDSLEY ROAD BRIDGE FINALLY COMPLETED AFTER FIVE YEARS – Repairs at the Ardsley Road bridge inconvenienced motorists for close to five years. In late November the bridge repairs were finally completed.
REPAIR CAFÉ – The Fairview Empowerment Group organized their third Repair Café at the Theodore Young Community Center this spring---offering residents free repairs on possessions.
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR – My office, working with artists, organized our 2nd annual Arts Fair featuring local artists at Richard Presser Park this spring. We now produce cable TV interviews with many of the local artists whose work is featured at Greenburgh Town Hall, the Library or the Byrne Center at AF Veteran park.
CHILDREN OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS – Rabbi Mara Young of Woodlands Community Temple is the host of a fascinating series –featuring children of Holocaust survivors. Monthly interviews of different Greenburgh residents feature fascinating stories about parents who escaped the Nazi’s.
STUDENT NEWS NETWORK- Blake Feinstein of Edgemont HS has produced interesting news stories about life in Greenburgh. Other students from Woodlands HS and other schools serve as reporters.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING- The 45 unit affordable housing complex on Dromore Road had their ribbon cutting ceremony during the past year. A green roof on top of the building is great for the environment.
CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION- The Greenburgh library sponsored a very informative program teaching residents who are looking for work how to take civil service exams and improve their chances of getting government jobs.
CON ED—GREENBURGH JOINS CONSORTIUM OF 40 MUNICIPALITIES THAT FOUGHT TO LOWER RATE HIKES- Greenburgh joined a consortium of 40 municipalities joined forces, hired an experienced attorney and fought to lower Con Ed’s proposed rate hikes. Con Ed’s original proposed electric rate increase of 13.4% has been reduced to 2.8% On the gas side the original proposed 19% increase was reduced to 2%.
GREENBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND RIVERTOWNS ROTARY HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES – Both civic groups have joined forces and honor different businesses that give back to the community. The Greenburgh Chamber of Commerce has sponsored a number of great events for our local businesses. A few years ago my office helped organize the Chamber. For many years Greenburgh did not have a local chamber supporting local businesses.
A NEW TOWN JUDGE – Judge Lia Rodriguez is our new Town Judge, the 2nd Hispanic Judge to serve Greenburgh.
SNOW ANGELS/ TECH ANGELS—Students continue to volunteer their time helping the elderly and disabled when it snows. Student Tech Angels led by Josh Topf of Edgemont High stops off at the Theodore Young Community Center every other weekend giving seniors free Tech advice.
A NEW SIDEWALK ON DOBBS FERRY ROAD- A new sidewalk on Dobbs Ferry Road from Knollwood to 119 is almost completed. A new 270 Ft pedestrian bicycle bridge was built by the state in Tarrytown to enable people to more easily get to the Mario Cuomo bridge.
DIAPER DASH—The parks department organized the 2nd annual diaper dash –featuring children under two who are now participating in their first competition –crawling or running.
NEW DOG PARK IN ARDSLEY – Ardsley Eagle Scout candidate Tristen Roberts built a dog park in Ardsley.
VETERANS BARBEQUE- Our veterans committee has been organizing a veterans barbeque for over a decade. This years barbeque was a big success.
The above are just some of the initiatives I’m thankful for that impact Greenburgh residents. The town is very lucky to have many exceptional employees who work hard trying to be responsive to community concerns and civic leaders who are excellent advocates for their neighborhoods.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
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