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Over 1K Residents Sign Petition To Make Intersection Safer After Teen Struck In Dobbs Ferry Over 1K Residents Sign Petition To Make Intersection Safer After Teen Struck In Dobbs Ferry
Over 1K Residents Sign Petition To Make Intersection Safer After Teen Struck In Dobbs Ferry Hundreds of people are calling for safety improvements to be made at a busy Westchester intersection after a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured while trying to cross it.  New, updated report - Tens Of Thousands Raised For Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Struck By Car In Dobbs Ferry As of Thursday, March 14, around 1,100 had signed a petition calling for safety improvements at the pedestrian crossing on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Dobbs Ferry at the Lawrence Street intersection. The petition was started after a 16-year-old boy was hit by a cab while trying to cross t…
Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Greenburgh Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Greenburgh
Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Greenburgh Town officials have applied for a grant that would help fund efforts toward creating a bicycle and pedestrian path between the North and South County Trail and the new Tappan Zee Bridge in Westchester.  The application was submitted to New York State officials by the town of Greenburgh, which detailed the proposed path in an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 29.  According to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the proposed bicycle and pedestrian path would run along Route 119 from the South/North County Trailway to the new Tappan Zee Bridge. If the grant is approved and the path is eventua…
Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say
Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say A leak along a busy Westchester roadway that has been contributing to dangerous icy conditions for years will soon be fixed with construction work, officials said.  Over the past couple of years, a leak on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) in Hartsdale has caused icy conditions during the colder months as a result of water flowing down the road. However, officials from the New York State Department of Transportation are planning to soon begin work on fixing the leak, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, Jan. 23.  Earlier Report - Leak Causes 'Dangerous Ic…
Petition Started To Keep Popular Store Open In Hartsdale: 'Sad News' Petition Started To Keep Popular Store Open In Hartsdale: 'Sad News'
Petition Started To Keep Popular Store Open In Hartsdale: 'Sad News' In response to a popular store announcing its upcoming closure, town officials in Westchester have started a petition in an effort to keep it open or encourage a similar business to take its place. The petition was created by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner to help convince the owners of the Rite Aid located in Hartsdale at 196 East Hartsdale Ave. to keep the business open, Feiner announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  The store is planning to close in February. However, Feiner said that many residents without cars, including seniors, depend on the store for groceries, toiletries, an…
Scarsdale Inquirer Suspends Publication After 123 Years In Business Scarsdale Inquirer Suspends Publication After 123 Years In Business
Scarsdale Inquirer Suspends Publication After 123 Years In Business An independent newspaper that has been covering several Westchester municipalities for more than 120 years says it has suspended publication. The Scarsdale Inquirer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 16 that it would be suspending publication as it seeks to improve its financial standing.  In its announcement on social media, the newspaper, which was founded in 1901, wrote that it is looking for "solutions to bring us back to financial sustainability." The newspaper covered government, community affairs, and sports in municipalities such as Edgemont, Hartsdale, and Greenburgh. It …
Coach, Player Sacked After Antisemitic Remarks Made To Hartsdale Girls At HS Basketball Game Coach, Player Sacked After Antisemitic Remarks Made To Hartsdale Girls At HS Basketball Game
Coach, Player Sacked After Antisemitic Remarks Made To Hartsdale Girls At HS Basketball Game A high school basketball coach and a player have both been disciplined following an incident during a game in Westchester in which antisemitic remarks were hurled at a team, officials said. The incident happened during a basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4 between girls' varsity teams from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and The Leffell School, a private Jewish school located in Hartsdale, Yonkers city officials said.  During the third quarter of the game, which took place at Roosevelt High School, members of the Leffell School's team were injured by an alleged physical style of …
Officials To Study Flood-Prone Area In Greenburgh, Provide Recommendations For Prevention Officials To Study Flood-Prone Area In Greenburgh, Provide Recommendations For Prevention
Officials To Study Flood-Prone Area In Greenburgh, Provide Recommendations For Prevention In an effort to reduce flooding, New York state officials will soon be studying a watershed in Westchester to provide town officials with recommendations on how to make the area more resilient to rain events.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be commencing a study of the flood-prone Saw Mill River watershed in April 2024, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Thursday, Dec. 28.  The study, which is being undertaken by "expert consultants" and will come at no cost to local municipalities, is part of the DEC's Resilient NY program and wi…
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area
Renovated Hartsdale Train Station Includes New Elevator, Heated Seating Area After decades of requests from commuters and town officials, an all-new elevator and other renovations have been made to a well-traveled train station in Westchester.  The renovations have been made by the MTA to the Hartsdale Train Station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 25. According to Feiner, the main update to the station is a new elevator that residents have been requesting for years.  "I wrote numerous letters to Metro North over the years seeking the elevator and am thrilled that it is finally operating," Feiner said, adding, "The elevato…
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey' Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey'
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Elmsford: 'Incredible Journey' Two longtime friends and business partners have opened up a new Mexican eatery in Westchester that they hope will become a popular mainstay in the community.  Invito Restaurant, located in Elmsford at 210 Saw Mill River Rd., held its grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and has become an "exciting new addition" to the area, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The new eatery, opened by business partners Erick Perez and Luis Payano, resulted from the duo's interest in opening a New York City-style restaurant in Westchester, Payano said.  "Something Erick and I…
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition' Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition'
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Location In Hartsdale: 'Fantastic New Addition' An all-new bakery in Westchester that just celebrated its opening is already hitting it off with customers.  Paris Baguette, a French-Korean bakery chain with more than 4,000 locations across the globe, opened a new business in Hartsdale at the Dalewood Shopping Plaza at 385 Central Ave. on Friday, Dec. 1, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The new eatery, located next to Barnes & Noble near the H Mart supermarket, sells a variety of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, tea, and fresh bread.  Whether you're looking for something sweet or something sav…
Committed Greenburgh Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference' Committed Greenburgh Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference'
Committed Greenburgh Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference' A Westchester high school educator known for his creative methods is being honored as a New York State Teacher of the Year, officials announced. Mandel Holland, who teaches social studies in Greenburgh at Woodlands High School, is being honored as a 2023 New York State History Teacher of the Year through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 4.  According to Feiner, Holland is known for his unique and creative way of teaching American history in the classroom, which includes the use of documents…
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Hartsdale Road: 'Be Careful' Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Hartsdale Road: 'Be Careful'
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Hartsdale Road: 'Be Careful' Officials are warning motorists of icy conditions on a busy Westchester road as they wait for crews to begin repairing the leak causing the issue. New, updated report - Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say According to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on Friday, Dec. 1, a leak on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) in Hartsdale has been causing "dangerous icy conditions" on cold days as a result of water flowing down the roadway.  The conditions have caused cars to slide on the ice, Feiner said, adding t…
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News'
Barnes & Noble Opens New Hartsdale Location After 11-Year Absence: 'This Is Great News' Those who have been wanting to curl up with a new book can now start shopping at an all-new Barnes & Noble location in Westchester open just in time for the holidays.  The new Barnes & Noble store, located in Hartsdale in the Dalewood II Shopping Center at 381 North Central Ave., is now open for business, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  Earlier Report - Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence The store is located next to Ulta Beauty and features a "highly lauded bookstore design" seen in recent Bar…
Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Hartsdale Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Hartsdale Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages
Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Hartsdale Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages Crews have begun installing underground power lines in a Westchester neighborhood as part of an experiment to see if they are effective at reducing power outages, officials announced.  Con Edison started placing the underground lines under Birchwood Lane and Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where 15 residences have opted to take part in the test, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Saturday, Oct. 14. Earlier Report - Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages The work commenced following a Town Board work session attended by severa…
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Construction work has commenced on an upcoming Chick-fil-A eatery at a shopping center in Westchester. The new Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant will open in Greenburgh at the Midway Shopping Center located at 1001 Central Park Ave. The location will open near Panera Bread. The shopping center is now working on building an outdoor seating area for the eatery by reconfiguring the parking lot, which is also meant to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3. "The opening up of this restaurant will pr…
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near Hartsdale Train Station: Here's When Road work is expected to slow traffic near a Metro-North train station in Westchester for several days.  The traffic delays will occur on East Hartsdale Avenue near the Hartsdale train station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, Oct. 6, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Sept. 27.  The slowdowns will be caused by "essential" work being conducted by Con Edison, Feiner said. In his announcement, Feiner apologized for not notifying residents about the delays sooner. "Going forward -we need to work with Con Ed and improve the notification process of traff…
Westchester's Hometown Radio Station WVOX Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss' Westchester's Hometown Radio Station WVOX Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss'
Westchester's Hometown Radio Station Wvox Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss' After nearly 70 years, Westchester's hometown radio station, WVOX, has gone out of business a little over a year after the death of its owner.  The beloved New Rochelle-based station (1460 AM) discontinued all programming effective on Thursday night, Sept. 7, over a year after its owner, William O’Shaughnessy, died in late May 2022 at the age of 84.  Earlier Report: Bill O’Shaughnessy, Owner Of WVOX In New Rochelle, Dies The closure was confirmed by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who had a weekly show on the station for 25 years.  Feiner called the station's c…
9/11 Memorial Falling Apart In Hartsdale: Officials To Come Up With New Replacement 9/11 Memorial Falling Apart In Hartsdale: Officials To Come Up With New Replacement
9/11 Memorial Falling Apart In Hartsdale: Officials To Come Up With New Replacement Officials are coming up with a new plan to replace a 9/11 memorial at a public park in Westchester that has started falling apart.  The People's 9/11 Memorial Wall, located in Hartsdale at Richard Presser Park on Central Avenue, has begun deteriorating, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The memorial, which was built in 2003 after a collaboration between the town of Greenburgh and Arts Westchester, consists of around 1,800 ceramic tiles from an art workshop that were affixed to a wall.  According to Feiner, many of these tiles began falling off the wa…
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Hartsdale Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Hartsdale Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Hartsdale Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver. Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. "Many residents o…
Deadly Hit-Run: Greenburgh Officials Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death Deadly Hit-Run: Greenburgh Officials Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death
Deadly Hit-Run: Greenburgh Officials Considering Safety Improvements Following Woman's Death Officials in a Westchester County town are looking for community input on improving the safety of a busy road where a beloved community leader was killed in a hit-run crash.  Greenburgh officials will be holding a Town Board meeting on Tuesday night, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. in order to discuss safety improvements on East Hartsdale Avenue, where 65-year-old Stephanie Kavourias, the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was killed in a hit-run crash on Saturday, Aug. 26.  Earlier Report - Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Lead…
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Leader Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Leader
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Hartsdale Crash Was Beloved Community Leader A beloved community leader has been identified as the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Hartsdale Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Anto…
New Update: Route 100A Reopens After Water Main Break In Hartsdale New Update: Route 100A Reopens After Water Main Break In Hartsdale
New Update: Route 100A Reopens After Water Main Break In Hartsdale New Update: West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) is now open in both directions, according to Greenburgh Police.  Original Report: A major water main break could result in part of a busy route being closed for an entire day in Westchester as well as the loss of water for nearby residents.  The water main break was discovered on Monday night, Aug. 21 in Hartsdale on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) near the hamlet's fire station, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced.  Although work on the repairs continued throughout the night into Tuesday morning, Aug. …
Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say
Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say A group of volunteers who are finishing internships with a Westchester town will soon be holding a food drive to provide needed supplies to asylum seekers and migrants living in the county.  The food drive, organized by a group of 46 interns at Greenburgh Town Hall, will be hosting the food drive at Ardsley High School on Friday, Aug. 18, Saturday, Aug. 19, and Monday, Aug. 21, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The idea for the food drive came from the team of interns, who are hoping to help a group of migrants and asylum seekers currently living in the Ar…
Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages
Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages A residential street in Westchester is soon to be the location of a test that will see how well underground power lines prevent outages, officials said.  The test, which will be run by Con Edison, will be conducted on Birchwood Lane and part of Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where underground wires will be installed, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Friday, Aug. 11.  The work to install the underground lines is planned to begin in September and end in March 2024, Feiner added.  The installation comes after a string of complaints from Westchester elected official…
Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents
Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents If you were looking to add bamboo to your backyard, you may be flat out of luck if you live in the Westchester town that just banned residents from doing so following several complaints.  On Wednesday, July 12, the Greenburgh Town Board approved legislation that bans new bamboo plantings and tightly regulates existing ones, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The legislation now makes it unlawful for Greenburgh residents to plant running bamboo into the ground. Additionally, any existing running bamboo must not migrate onto any adjacent property or town right-of-way.  If any …
Greenburgh  Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says Greenburgh  Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says
Greenburgh Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…
KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford
KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford A building housing both Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell locations in Westchester has reopened to the public after a year of intense renovations.  The two fast-food restaurants, located in Elmsford at 350 Saw Mill River Rd., a plaza which it shares with an upcoming ShopRite store, reopened in March 2023 after closing in the winter of 2022, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Thursday, March 16.  Both interior and exterior elements of the location were renovated, Feiner said, adding that the following features were added:  A brand-new kitchen; A dining ro…
Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh
Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh A second Chick-fil-A location could be coming soon to Westchester.  The fast-food company has submitted a site plan and special permit application to the Greenburgh Planning Board in order to open a location at 20 Tarrytown Road (Route 119), the former site of a CVS location, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, March 14. According to the application submitted by developers dated Friday, Jan. 13, the project would involve demolishing the vacant CVS building and constructing a new building with a drive-thru lane.  Because a portion of the property that deve…
Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh
Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh With such a mild winter, not many volunteers have been needed to shovel snow for those who can't. That all changed on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with snow coming down in droves in some areas of Westchester, including Greenburgh. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the "Snow Angel" program has put out the call for high school-aged teens to assist those who may need volunteer hours and are interested in shoveling out seniors in need.  "It’s been such a mild winter, we haven’t needed any Snow Angels yet this season," said Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. The snow angels program is …
'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Westchester For Cat Lovers 'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Westchester For Cat Lovers
'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Westchester For Cat Lovers An upcoming hotel that will serve as a purr-fect destination for cat lovers and their feline friends is set to open in Westchester.  The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa will open in Scarsdale at 313 Central Park Ave. in the late spring of 2023, hotel officials announced this week.  The hotel will be the first such location to open in New York, and will serve as a "custom-built oasis for cats and cat owners," hotel officials said in an announcement.  The "luxury, feline-only hotel and spa" will feature 25 individually-themed suites ranging from 30 to 60 square feet that will include cat-centric …
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh For those who love to golf but find it too cold to be outside, two upcoming businesses in Westchester County will help scratch the itch.  Two new indoor golf simulator locations will open in Greenburgh on Central Park Avenue, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The first business, X-Golf, was approved by the town's Planning Board and will be located in the former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Ave., Feiner said.  The former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh, where X-Golf will be located.Google Maps street view The second business, Golfzon, is currently under …