Westchester lawmakers are asking the state for legislation allowing the Town of Greenburgh to use a sliver of county parkland for traffic improvements on Jackson Avenue. “We’re at the point where this portion of Jackson Avenue drives like a quaint country road,” said county Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, D-Hastings. “The surrounding… Read More →
The Cat in the Hat made a surprise visit this month to the Lee F. Jackson Jackson School, where he helped elementary students celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Principal Patricia Simone said this is just one school activity that helps promote literacy and keeps students interested in reading. Theodor… Read More →
The president of the White Plains/Greenburgh branch of the NAACP sent a letter this week to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, calling on his administration to preserve the former WestHELP shelter for the purpose of providing affordable housing. Lena Anderson appealed to Cuomo to save the housing complex he helped establish with… Read More →
When the Town of Greenburgh received its official recognition from the state on March 7, 1788, business continued as usual on a day when more than 100 towns across New York were incorporated, including 21 in Westchester County. The move was widely perceived as a technicality, so inconsequential that records… Read More →
As part of the ongoing Crane Road Bridge replacement project, drivers are advised that the right lane in the northbound direction on the Bronx River Parkway will be closed again between Harney Road (Exit 10) and Crane Road (Exit 12) on Thursday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25 from 10… Read More →
The Town of Greenburgh is inviting kids and their parents to attend a Valentine’s dance on Feb. 8 at the multipurpose center in Anthony F. Veteran Park. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are encouraged to bring a parent or adult relative/friend to enjoy an evening of music and dancing…. Read More →
Following the deadly school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner is asking county officials to renew a ban on firearm and knife shows at the Westchester County Center. “Government buildings shouldn’t be used to promote the purchase of guns,” Feiner told The Journal News. “I’m calling on the… Read More →
Town officials are scheduled to meet Tuesday morning (Nov. 27) with an environmental engineering firm to discuss what remediation needs to be completed on the former Frank’s Nursery property. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner has encouraged residents to submit questions via e-mail about the clean-up before the town’s work session with… Read More →
It’s been almost three weeks since Hurricane Sandy ripped through the area, and the town’s Department of Public Works is still busy cutting up trees, disposing leaf bags and collecting debris. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner released a list of guidelines that residents are being asked to follow in order to… Read More →
Town officials are expected to meet after Thanksgiving with representatives from an environmental engineering firm to discuss what remediation needs to be completed on the former Frank’s Nursery property. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner is encouraging residents to submit questions via e-mail about the clean-up before the town’s work session with… Read More →
