Call-in for Guests and Listeners: (347) 205-9201. Broadcast Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11450063 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived by 12:15PM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — August 15, 2019 — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity opens the broadcast day on Friday, August 16, 2019 @ 10am. …
Mayor’s Monday Message – AUGUST 12, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — AUGUST 15, 2019 —Community Vigil at the Waterfront: Like everyone who gathered at the waterfront for the community vigil last Thursday evening, I love this community and am so grateful to be part of it. My heart breaks for the people of El Paso and Dayton. They surely love their communities too. Thank you to all the …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Eid al-Adha “Festival of the Sacrifice” – August 11-15, 2019
Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and is considered the holier of the two. The other is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice …
Fast of Tisha B’Av: History and Laws – Sundown Saturday, August 10-Sundown Sunday August 11, 2019
Tisha B’Av Literally, the “ninth day” in the Jewish month of Av, which starts at sundown on the eighth day and concludes at sundown on the ninth day of Av. This is the day when the intensity of the entire three week mourning period reaches its peak. Tisha B’Av begins at sundown, Saturday, August 10 and concludes at sundown, Sunday, …
Mayor’s Monday Message – AUGUST 5, 2019 —
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — AUGUST 5, 2019 —Sunday evening Trustee Manuel Quezada and I joined members of the Ecuadorian community in welcoming Prefecto Yaku Perez Guartambel. This inspiring leader from the region in Ecuador that was home to so many Ossining residents, shared the philosophy that guides his tremendous work to protect water. In honor of the Prefecto’s dedication to the …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Investigation Continues Into Incident of a Noose Found Hanging from a Tree at the Waterfront
OSSINING, NY – August 2, 2019 — On Wednesday evening the Ossining Police Department became aware of a string hanging from a tree in Louis Engel Waterfront Park that appeared to be tied in a noose. Ossining Police learned of this from News 12 who had been contacted by an Ossining resident. The police immediately began investigating the incident. Given …
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, August 2, 2019 @10am EST
Call-in for Guests and Listeners: (347) 205-9201. Broadcast Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11430257 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived by 12:15PM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity opens the broadcast day on Friday, August 2, 2019 @ 10am. We celebrate the groundbreaking …
Monday Morning Message – July 29, 2019
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — July 29, 2019 —Strengthening Relations & Building Community. Congratulations to the Ossining Children’s Center for breaking ground last week on their new facility soon to be located on State Street. These first graders made it the most adorable groundbreaking ever. At last week’s work session the trustees, Chief Sylvester and I spoke at length about how to …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Message – July 22, 2019
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — July 22, 2019 — Community & Police Relations: On Saturday we held a special session to appoint four new officers to the Ossining Police Department. Officers Gabriel Guzman, Michael Juliano and Luke Malone are all Ossining natives, and began their police academy training today. We look forward to their field training on the streets of Ossining in …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Message – July 15, 2019 —
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — July 15, 2019 — Meet the Manager Tonight & MTA Construction. Last week the MTA began construction at the Ossining train station. Their work impacts parking availability, and eliminates the ability for any cars to pick up or drop off passengers on the top of the bridge. On a more celebratory note, Village Manager Karen D’Attore will be …
By VICTORIA GEARITY