Town of Greenburgh

09/01/2025

The Hartsdale Kiwanis Club sponsors many worthwhile projects that make our community better
Last day of the carnival is today at Richard Presser Park. Carnival closes at 8 PM tonight. Carnival opens at 2 pm.

Today is the last day of the Hartsdale Kiwanis Club carnival at Richard Presser Park on Central Ave. The carnival takes place from 2 pm to 8 pm.


The Kiwanis club also wants to thank the Greenburgh community for supporting our carnival. With the share of the proceeds from ticket sales that the club receives they are able to help support the town and those in need. Over the years the Kiwanis club has participated in and supported many charitable activities locally, including, the Lois Bronz Children's center, Senior citizens activities, the Greenburgh Nature Center, Scholarships for Woodlands students, the Halloween window painting in the village, Boy scouts and explorers clubs, CERT, local food drives, sending local children to Kamp Kiwanis and donating children's school backpacks. Residents will also note that a number of the park benches at the park and some of the trees have been donated to the town by Kiwanis.

Yesterday, when I was at the carnival, I asked the Kiwanis Club if they would consider helping the town raise private funds so we can once again have six Thursday night jazz concerts at Yosemite Park (in back of the Theodore Young Community Center) in the summer - a great event that was discontinued a few years back. We used to have fantastic Thursday night jazz concerts during the summer months. Every Thursday Yosemite Park was fill of people who enjoyed world class jazz performers. The series was a highlight of every summer. Would love to see the series back in 2026. The club seemed interested in helping!

None of this would be possible without the support of the people of Greenburgh, So Thanks once again and remember the carnival is here through Labor Day. Come with the kids and grandkids and enjoy the beautiful weather.the good food and the fun rides.



PAUL FEINER

08/29/2025

The announcement by the Trump administration that they will be willing to take over the Penn Central renovation project is good news. It’s exciting that construction on the $7 billion renovation project will begin by the end of 2027 and be completed in “four to five years” from its start, according to the US Transportation Secretary.
This is the perfect time to revive a suggestion made by George Latimer when he was County Executive. Mr. Latimer suggested direct rail service from the Hudson River train stations (Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown) to Penn Station. Let’s make it easier for residents of Greenburgh to commute to Penn Station. Congressman Latimer’s suggestion would cut the commute time for many people who live in Greenburgh and the River Villages and encourage people who are thinking about moving to our community to move here.
I hope that lawmakers at the local, county, state and federal level will push hard to make this great suggestion happen.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

08/21/2025

The Town’s Engineering Department provided updates on the 100 E. Hartsdale Ave sewer repair project at Tuesday’s work session. The sewer break occurred over a year ago (around Memorial day 2024). You can watch the full update here: https://youtu.be/B6HMeOcyvTw

In summary, both stress the complications and sensitivity of such a job and the need for safety and precision.

The project is extremely costly (approx. $10-$16M estimates), for which the department is applying for various state grants. The first was a $9M request from a Water Quality Improvement Grant that was due at the end of July and would cover a substantial part of the work. The Engineering Department believes the project is a great candidate for this grant since it involves lining sewage pipe from 100 E. Hartsdale to the Four Corners, an area that is in a floodplain and experiences both inflow (rain water) and outflow (sewage) problems and impacts water quality.

The second grant is due in September and targets aging infrastructure, which also makes this project competitive. The reward would provide up to a 25% match, which could be as much as $4M for this project.

Aging infrastructure is a problem throughout, not just in Greenburgh but regionally, statewide, in fact across the country, as we all face unprecedented storms that come with climate charge. Drainage systems are outdated but also were never designed with the 100 or 500 storms in mind that we now get regularly. We will always have flooding, but a number of studies and mitigation efforts are being made, to alleviate the effects as much as possible. The Engineering Department also indicated that the Town is currently conducting a flood mitigation study and looking for areas to help minimize flooding.

In terms of this project, the sewer break is extremely atypical. To the question of why this project is this long: the typical sewer break might be 5-8 feet deep in the middle of an easily accessible roadway with an 8 inch pipe. This break is 35 feet deep, alongside/under a 60 year old building, involving 90 year old piping that is twice as large, 16 inches. The attempt to fix in place was determined to be too risky and hard to access so the line will likely be rerouted. The sewage has been temporarily diverted with a pumping system.

There are multiple tracks the team is working on simultaneously. For one, applying for funding. The original design team, Collier’s Engineering, has been brought on to design a permanent rerouting plan to go around the building instead of under. The main line is about 80% designed but there’s still a significant amount of design work needed to figure out how to reconnect the building’s service line to the relocated sewer main. At the same time, an RFP is out for the exploratory work, to ensure there isn’t a better alternative the designers may have overlooked.

There are many players in this planning, and our engineers and attorneys meet to ensure we’re on the same page with the building’s team. “We’re all working towards the same goal,” members of the team said.

The department is also talking with the Town Comptroller about upcoming capital budget planning and ensuring extra funds are made available for these continuing repairs and planning. In general, most of the town’s neighborhoods (Babbitt Court ,Fulton Park, Saw Mill River area, Troublesome and Manhattan brooks, Sheldon, Hartsdale Brook) are involved in some project or study to mitigate flooding.

WHAT I LEARNED FROM THE SEWER BREAK—WE SHOULD INCLUDE AN ANNUAL CAPITAL BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR RELINING AGING UNDERGROUND PIPING
Our sewer system is old. The sewer break that happened on E Hartsdale Ave involved a sewer close to a century old! There are other old sewer pipes around town. A Town sewer main maintenance program would consist of cleaning, camera inspection, and where necessary bypassing and epoxy lining of underground sanitary sewer pipes and manholes. An annual budget of $1,500,000 would fund the rehabilitation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of sewer pipe and their associated manholes, depending on their size and condition. Relining aging underground piping can extend its life expectancy 25-50 years, depending on the condition of the host pipe. The process is also less expensive and invasive than traditional pipe replacement due to the significantly reduced excavation required. This leads to less disturbance to properties and other utilities while minimizing erosion and traffic interruptions. We could seek grants each year from NYS to increase the amount of sewer pipes that we will line each year. Could reduce the number of breaks in the future.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Town Board Work Session August 19, 2025. Rich Fon, Commissioner of DPW & Dep Engineer CJ Gelardo present the Greenburgh Town Board with updates regarding Eas...

08/16/2025

https://greenburghny.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3109
The Momos Cafe is getting great reviews from many of my constituents. The new cafe is located at 909 Sawmill River Road in Ardsley. A positive addition to our community.

08/10/2025

Two students honored at Greenburgh Town Board meeting
Blake Feinstein is a student at Edgemont High. During the past year Blake produced and hosted the Greenburgh Student News Network –a student run cable TV news show that reports on local news.
Daphne Luciano, a graduate of Edgemont High School, has been working as a Greenburgh summer intern in the office of the Town Supervisor this summer. She has overseen High School student interns who have been assigned to work in the Supervisors office. In the video link below she discusses the many initiatives the students worked on this summer and introduces the students.
The link is below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU5QoEARyU8
PAUL FEINER

Honoring Blake Feinstein for creating, producing, and hosting the Student News Network programs. Also honoring college student Daphne Luciano, for supervisin...

08/06/2025

Greenburgh summer interns focus on mental health—link to presentation below!
The Town of Greenburgh recently hosted a Mental Health Awareness Presentation in collaboration with our summer interns from the Supervisor’s Office and guest speaker Bella Pepe, a 988 crisis counselor. The event brought together parents, students, and community members to discuss mental health, available resources, and ways to support teens in crisis.
Highlights included:
• Insightful presentation by Bella Pepe, who shared information on the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and effective strategies for helping those in need.
• Organization and contributions by summer interns Vivian Holland, Lauren Gill, Dallas Vandiver, Margot Elkins, and Dia-Dora Pinnix.
• Active parent involvement and an engaging Q&A session, which encouraged open dialogue on mental health within our community.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success!

Here’s the video shareable on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0RSOLTcGLWI
The students did such a great job and Bella is amazing!
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

The Town of Greenburgh Supervisor's Office hosted a Teen Mental Health Awareness Event on Thursday, July 31st, for local parents. First a presentation create...

08/05/2025

Woodlands High School Honor Roll graduate can get a big scholarship if he is voted athlete of the year. Please vote for him.
If you have any scholarship suggestions please let me know by e mailing pfeiner@greenburghny.com. Or, his mom towanasbland@gmail.com.
VOTE HERE:
https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/jamison-ffc2
Thank you
PAUL FEINER
A message from his mom
Jamison Grey Stevens is a 17-year-old honor roll student and member of the Woodlands High School Class of 2025. Over the past two years, Jamison has distinguished himself as a standout two-sport athlete, earning All-League, All-Conference, All-Section and All-State honors in both football and basketball. As co-captain of the Woodlands Falcons football and basketball teams, Jamison played a pivotal role in leading the Falcons basketball team to back-to-back County Championships and consecutive appearances in the State Championship game.
His exceptional performance during the recent playoffs earned him a prestigious First Team All-State selection by the New York State Sportswriters Association. He earned MVP honors in the County Championship Tournament this past season. Recruited by legendary former NFL quarterback and current Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick, Jamison has committed to continuing his academic and athletic career at Norfolk State University, where he will play Division I football as a Tight End.
Jamison’s achievements extend beyond the field. He is highly regarded by his teachers, coaches, and community members for his respectful, humble, and kind demeanor. Actively involved in the My Brother’s Keeper program, he dedicates time to mentoring and coaching younger students, demonstrating a deep commitment to giving back to his community. Known for his leadership and integrity, Jamison exemplifies the values of hard work, compassion, and dedication.
Academically, Jamison is preparing to pursue a degree in Sports Management with a focus on Business, aiming to combine his passion for athletics with a career supporting others in achieving their goals.
While Jamison was initially offered a full athletic scholarship at Norfolk State University, changes in college athletics and scholarship funding have impacted that support. The scholarship amount was reduced multiple times—from full coverage to about 67%, then 50%, and even down to zero at one point. Norfolk State has since reinstated a partial scholarship, which is a tremendous blessing. However, as an out-of-state student facing higher tuition rates, Jamison still requires assistance to bridge the remaining tuition gap.
Our community should be proud of his accomplishments, character, and dedication. The community has always shown its pride for him as well. The overwhelming praise he receives from teachers, coaches, officials, and peers speaks volumes about the young man he is and the promising future ahead of him.
Supporting this remarkable young man in helping him to overcome this financial hurdle will not only enable him to pursue his academic and athletic dreams but also empower a dedicated young leader who is deeply committed to giving back to his community. Investing in Jamison’s future is an investment in the positive impact he will continue to make both on and off the field. Please vote
https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/jamison-ffc2



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From: Paul Feiner
Date: Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Subject: RE: Jamison's Bio--- please send link to the sports illustrated voting scholarship that I can include on the website
To: Towana Stevens
CC: Clifton Abrams

Can you e mail me the link to the sports illustrated voting page? Need to include that. Can you also highlight what the scholarship would mean to the family?

Jamison Grey Stevens: A Rising Star and Community Leader
Jamison Grey Stevens is a 17-year-old honor roll student and member of the Woodlands High School Class of 2025. Over the past two years, Jamison has distinguished himself as a standout two-sport athlete, earning All-League, All-Conference, All-Section and All-State honors in both football and basketball. As co-captain of the Woodlands Falcons football and basketball teams, Jamison played a pivotal role in leading the Falcons basketball team to back-to-back County Championships and consecutive appearances in the State Championship game.
His exceptional performance during the recent playoffs earned him a prestigious First Team All-State selection by the New York State Sportswriters Association. He earned MVP honors in the County Championship Tournament this past season. Recruited by legendary former NFL quarterback and current Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick, Jamison has committed to continuing his academic and athletic career at Norfolk State University, where he will play Division I football as a Tight End.
Jamison’s achievements extend beyond the field. He is highly regarded by his teachers, coaches, and community members for his respectful, humble, and kind demeanor. Actively involved in the My Brother’s Keeper program, he dedicates time to mentoring and coaching younger students, demonstrating a deep commitment to giving back to his community. Known for his leadership and integrity, Jamison exemplifies the values of hard work, compassion, and dedication.
Academically, Jamison is preparing to pursue a degree in Sports Management with a focus on Business, aiming to combine his passion for athletics with a career supporting others in achieving their goals.
While Jamison was initially offered a full athletic scholarship at Norfolk State University, changes in college athletics and scholarship funding have impacted that support. The scholarship amount was reduced multiple times—from full coverage to about 67%, then 50%, and even down to zero at one point. Norfolk State has since reinstated a partial scholarship, which is a tremendous blessing. However, as an out-of-state student facing higher tuition rates, Jamison still requires assistance to bridge the remaining tuition gap.
As his parents, we are unbelievably and incredibly proud of his accomplishments, character, and dedication. Our son has been nothing but an absolute blessing and was an extraordinarily easy kid to parent. The community has always shown its pride for him as well. The overwhelming praise he receives from teachers, coaches, officials, and peers speaks volumes about the young man he is and the promising future ahead of him.
Supporting our son in helping him to overcome this financial hurdle will not only enable him to pursue his academic and athletic dreams but also empower a dedicated young leader who is deeply committed to giving back to his community. Investing in Jamison’s future is an investment in the positive impact he will continue to make both on and off the field. We are grateful for any scholarship or guidance assistance or opportunities that can help ensure he reaches his full potential.
A scholarship would truly mean the world to our family. It would help bridge the financial gap and ensure that Jamison can continue pursuing his academic and career goals without interruption. Jamison is deeply committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact in his community. This scholarship would not only support his education—it would help turn our family’s hopes, dreams, and vision for his future into reality.


https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/jamison-ffc2


From: Towana Stevens
Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:04 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Fwd: Jamison's Bio


Good evening, Mr. Finer,
Thank you so much for your continued support. As you already know, if anyone deserves recognition and financial backing, it’s Jamison. He has worked incredibly hard for many years, and success is his only option.
We truly appreciate your help. As requested, please find the attached document with Jamison’s bio.
Warm regards,


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From: Jay Stevens
Date: Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Subject:
To: Towana Stevens

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08/04/2025

Some good economic development news for Hartsdale. Sprouts is coming to Hartsdale. The store will be opening in 2027 at the Dalewood Shopping Center where the old Christmas Tree Shops previously had been located. I predict that this market will be one of the most popular markets around. I have been to some of their stores and have been impressed with the wide variety of fresh, organic and natural foods. Very high quality!
I have been advised that Best Buy is going to rent out the other half of the former Christmas Tree store.
https://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/life/food/2025/07/25/sprouts-is-coming-to-ny-take-a-peek-inside-farm-fresh-grocery-store/85314498007/
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open its first New York location in Hartsdale in 2027.

07/21/2025

The Fuller Center has done amazing things for many Greenburgh residents. After Hurricane Ida many volunteers spent years rebuilding a house that was totally destroyed by the Hurricane on Warren Ave. The house was almost ready for occupancy but last weeks heavy rain storm resulted in some flooding in the basement. The Fuller Center is helping the family rebuild and it will take a few extra weeks before the family is able to move back home.

The Fuller Center is helping other residents with flood related problems. But-- the story below highlights another amazing initiative they took on--that is not flood related. After I was contacted on facebook and asked to help an 87 year old Rev get a ramp so she could enjoy her backyard and improve her quality of life - the Fuller Center reached out to me. They not only installed the ramp but they also are going to use volunteers (some Greenburgh summer interns working at Town Hall) to repaint the house and spruce up the property. The student interns will learn how great it feels to help others.

Watch the News12 story below: The Fuller Center is a non profit that always is willing to help the less fortunate.

https://westchester.news12.com/miracle-gift-87-year-old-greenburgh-minister-continues-to-serve-her-community-thanks-to-wheelchair-ramp

​Paul Feiner

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her right knee two years ago, 87- year-old Annie Bovian began using a wheelchair and a walker to get around.

07/20/2025

Thinking Christmas in July ---looking for snow angels--most of our current snow angels are off to college so we need new organizers, volunteers
During the past 34 years Greenburgh has had a snow angel program. Snow angels volunteer their time helping seniors and the disabled by removing snow at driveways and walks leading to their homes.
Many of the excellent snow angels we have worked with in the past are off to college so we’re looking to recruit new snow angels for the winter season. If your son or daughter is in High School and would like to participate in this worthy cause, please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com or sign up using the QR code below in the link.

https://www.greenburghny.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3072
Snow angels will be recognized at the end of the winter season with certificates at televised Town Board meetings. I also write recommendation letters to colleges and jobs for volunteers.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

07/15/2025

Don’t worry. Roads should be fine tomorrow during rush hour. Flooded roads—water receding. Pleased with the way the Greenburgh Police and Department of Public Works responded to calls during the emergency. There were no reported fatalities, we put out alerts on digital boards, we rescued people in vehicles, no mass power outages.
Going forward –I think it’s important for both the state and county to schedule annual clearing up obstructions/debris, silt from both the Saw Mill River and Bronx River. Removal of obstructions would not –in a large storm like the one we just had – prevent flooding but it could be a big help during most storms. Obstructions create large area of back up of flood waters. The town of Greenburgh is willing to provide the county and state with help -using employees and equipment -to keep the river clean and free of obstructions.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor