OSSINING, NY — September 14, 2020 Ossining Tomorrow: Last week included two discussions with BFJ, the planning consultants assisting us with Ossining Tomorrow, our comprehensive plan update. Here’s a link to Thursday’s virtual tutorial and slide presentation about form-based zoning. On Saturday a group of village elected officials, staff, and comp plan steering committee members took a walking field trip focused …
By Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Open Letter to Westchester Board on Voting Machines
By ROB ABBOT
TO: Hon. George Latimer, Westchester County Executive Hon. Benjamin Boykin II, Chair of the Westchester Board of Legislators FROM: CCoHOPE Indivisible DATE: Sent on June 3, 2020 – Published herein on June 6, 2020 RE: Proposed purchase of Dominion ICE Hybrid Voting Machines CROTON-On-HUDSON, NY — June 6, 2020 — Now is not the time for Westchester County to …
By ROB ABBOT
Eudson Tyson Francois is Running to Be the African Haitian American State Senator in District 38
SPRING VALLEY, NY – February 26, 2020 — Spring Valley Trustee Eudson Tyson Francois formally announced on Sunday, February 23, 2020, that he is running for the New York State Senate 38th District seat, being vacated by Senator David Carlucci which includes the Town of Ossining and the villages of Briarcliff Manor and Ossining “We need a leader who can transition …
Monday’s Mayoral Message – January 20, 2020
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Honoring MLK; Climate-adaptive Planning; Public Works Progress OSSINING, NY — January 21, 2020 —In honor of the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the third Monday of January is designated as not just a federal holiday, but a day of service. In Ossining, the whole weekend has been an opportunity to honor this spirit. Yesterday Ossining residents gathered at …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Ossining Wins $3.69M in State Funding
Grants to Fund Downtown Revitalization, Environmental Initiatives, and Infrastructure OSSINING,NY — December 23,2019 — Mayor Victoria Gearity and the Board of Trustees announced that the Village of Ossining has been awarded $3.69 million in grants from New York State for capital improvements to its water treatment plant, along with several other economic development and environmental initiatives. The funds will help …
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 …
Mayor’s Monday Message – October 14, 2019
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — October 14, 2019 — Leaders in Infrastructure Investment Congratulations to the Ossining Water Department! You are leaders among your peers, and we are so grateful for your outstanding work. Last week’s award from the Westchester Water Works Conference for the dam at the Indian Brook Reservoir was well deserved. At last week’s work session we discussed two items …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Lenore Friedlaender, Assistant to the President of 32BJ SEIU and Vice President of 32BJ in the Hudson Valley, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, October 11, 2019 @10am EST
Call-in for Guests and Listeners: (347) 205-9201. Broadcast Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11517697 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived by 12:15PM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — October 11, 2019 — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity opens the broadcast day on Friday, October 11, 2019 @ 10am. Discussion centers with respect …
Mayor’s Monday Message – October 7, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — October 7, 2019 — Serving the Community & Reimagining Justice: Friday evening I visited with boy scouts to discuss local government and in particular, measures for improving energy efficiency. I was also invited to stay for their presentation about the history of the American flag, a topic I always enjoy learning more about. Opportunities to engage with …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Mayor’s Monday Message – October 1, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — October 1, 2019 — Celebrating Hispanic Culture; Positive Auditor’s Report: Congratulations to the Ossining Padres Hispanos for a successful second year of hosting the Hispanic Festival! The beautiful weather contributed to the cultural celebration filled with delicious food and lots of music. Last week’s work session included a very positive report from the auditors. Deepening our understanding …
By VICTORIA GEARITY