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
Mayor’s Monday Message – February 11, 2019 —
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Fighting Against Funding Cuts OSSINING, NY — February 11, 2019 — Fighting Against Funding Cuts Last week I joined mayors and supervisors from across Westchester County to voice our objection to the governor’s plan to eliminate local AIM funding. If the proposed cuts go through, that will mean the Village of Ossining loses over $200,000 a year. Holding the line …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday Mayor’s Message
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — January 21, 2019 — Ireland Sing Sing Connection & a Busy Board Meeting This busy weekend of events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr included an inspiring program at Ossining High School raising funds for the Cooperative Scholarship, as well as an interfaith service at Congregation Sons of Israel sponsored by the Briarcliff Ossining Ministerial Association (BOMA). On …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Monday Mayor’s Message
By VICTORIA GEARITY
New Year, New Chief, New BOT On Saturday evening hundreds gathered to thank Deputy Fire Chief Angelo Manicchio for his service. Ossining is fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer department. On New Year’s Day I had the privilege of swearing in the new team of OFD chiefs, including newly elected 2nd Assistant Chief Michael Scarduzio. Thank you to …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
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