“Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world,but has not solved one yet.” ~ Dr. Maya Angelou OSSINING, NY — November 1, 2019 — Ossining is still reacting to news of an incident that occurred yesterday at the high school where a swastika and the n-word were crudely scrawled on a bathroom wall. While the Ossining Police …
By Citizen Mama VICTORIA GEARITY
Resolution Supporting Hate Symbols Curriculum
OSSINING, NY — October 29, 2019 — At a recent Legislative Session, the Ossining Village Board joined their colleagues in Town government in unanimously supporting a resolution urging Albany legislators to pass proposed bills requiring instruction on symbols of hate in New York State public schools. Mayor Victoria Gearity commented, “Understanding how symbols like a noose or a swastika have …
An Open Letter
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY, Ossining Trustee RIKA LEVIN, and Ossining Trustee MANUEL QUEZADA
A Progressive Solution for Affordable Housing in Ossining OSSINING, NY — February 19, 2019 — There have have been many voices in the public discussion of ETPA, the NYS rent stabilization program. We have actively sought to learn from articles, workshops, stakeholder meetings, community members, and housing and land use experts. A variety of options were considered as part of this …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY, Ossining Trustee RIKA LEVIN, and Ossining Trustee MANUEL QUEZADA
2019: A Year for Optimism, Forgiveness and An Inclusive Thriving Community
Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
I cherished a family filled holiday season to wrap up a very challenging year. Electoral success doesn’t wipe out a year of stress, but by the end of a New Year’s Day filled with the inauguration ceremony, OFD swearing in, and hours of celebrating with friends, family and supporters, I’m feeling exhilarated. (Do you recognize those curls? I asked Ossining …
Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Morning Message – December 24, 2018
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Farewell Trustee & Public Hearing Continuation Last week we bid farewell to our senior member of the Village Board, John Codman. We were joined by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, Legislator Catherine Borgia and Supervisor Dana Levenberg in expressions of appreciation for his seven plus years of service as trustee. Following a discussion focused largely on the inclusion of water infrastructure improvements …
By VICTORIA GEARITY