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
Mayor’s Monday Message – September 23, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — September 23, 2019 — Fall Prevention Awareness: Did you know that falls are the number one reason seniors lose their independence? Today’s program at the Community Center focused on how to prevent falls. Thank you to Molly Roffman of StepWISE Now, and Westchester County and the local healthcare resources that participated in today’s Fall Prevention Awareness Day …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, and Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Unvarnished Blogger on Westchester On the Level – Friday, September 13, 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/11496367 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived by 12:15PM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — September 13, 2019 — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity opens the broadcast day on Friday, September 13, 2019 @ 10am. …
Mayor’s Monday Message – September 2, 2019
By VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — September 2, 2019 — Labor Day Gratitude Millions of Americans are taking time today to be thankful for the safe conditions, decent wage, weekends and overtime pay that are part of our economy today because of the labor movement. Public and private sector unions are at the foundation of a thriving middle class. Their advocacy for their …
By VICTORIA GEARITY