Town of Greenburgh

10/14/2026

URGING GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD NOT TO DISCOURAGE HALLOWEEN STREET CLOSURES, NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES, NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS Indemnification requirement will result in fewer community activities that residents love
Last night, the Greenburgh Town Board decided not to require neighborhood organizations that want to sponsor Halloween street closure events to pay for insurance. But the Board -over my objections- is requiring an indemnification agreement to be signed. I received the following e mail from a resident (I deleted his name) who shares my concerns. This is what he said:

"As Community leaders, would The Town Board members personally be willing to sign an indemnification in this scenario?

I'm glad to hear you are same-page and feel this is completely unreasonable, but it boggles my mind how they could put this proposal out let alone this timing. Would appreciate an explanation.

Even if they delay until after Halloween or offer to sponsor as a town event (which i appreciate the practical problem-solving), it seems they are proposing this isn't just for Halloween but all neighborhood street closure event. We have events (e.g., Greenville Wheels day, Cotswold block party) as do many other communities arranged by neighborhoods with blocked streets - all of those could get eliminated by this requirement."

This is the indemnification agreement the Town Board indicated they want sponsors of neighborhood street closures to sign.

"The undersigned agree that they maintain all responsibilities to ensure a safe and legal street closure and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its officials, employees, and agents from any liability, including but not limited to, claims, damages, liabilities, losses and reasonable costs, resulting from the use of said Town street approved by the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh, and hereby waive all rights of subrogation against the Town of Greenburgh, its officials, employees and agents, and hereby confirm that all barricades supplied by the Town shall remain in place throughout the entirety of the event."

I spoke with the Town Attorney this morning and asked if there are other options: Why can't the town absorb the extra insurance costs?
These block parties are important to the community. They help turn a town from a collection of houses into a connected, welcoming community. Street closures create an opportunity for neighbors to meet, talk, share their experiences and form relationships. They help people feel connected to the place they live.

Temporary closing streets to traffic gives children more room to trick or treat, play and participate in community activities. Parents feel more comfortable when pedestrians, rather than moving vehicles, are the focus of the event.
Block parties also connect longtime residents with newcomers, young families with older adults and people from different backgrounds.
They also create lasting memories that children and adults look forward to.
When people know their neighbors, they are more likely to look out for one another, offer help when needed and work together to address local concerns.

The Greenburgh Town Board is meeting tonight. Public comment begins shortly after 7:30 PM by zoom or in person. I hope that the Town Board will NOT DISCOURAGE Halloween street closings, neighborhood block parties and civic association street events that have made our community a great place to live.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

10/13/2026

Valve replacement work tonight near 100 E Hartsdale Ave
5:30 PM to 10 PM
Last night residents who live on E Hartsdale Ave complained about jackhammering, noise near 100 E Hartsdale Ave. A valve needs to be repaired. After we received the complaints, the work stopped. I had not been previously notified of the planned evening activity and agreed with residents that there should have been advance notice provided to residents and that evening work on E Hartsdale Ave should not take place all night.

As pointed out yesterday in Councilwoman Jackson's update "a significant valve issue arose during the planned domestic water switchover on Thursday evening, preventing the transfer from being completed. To maintain water service to the building, an interim connection was established between the temporary fire service piping and the domestic water line."

I just spoke with the Commissioner of Public Works, Frank Morabito. The town needs to dig a hole on the Avenue so permanent repairs can take place. Work will take place tonight between 5:30 PM with a definite stop at 10 PM. It is possible that the work will continue tomorrow. But the noise should only be loud tonight. Because E Hartsdale Ave is such a busy road there would be many traffic problems if the work would be done in the daytime.

We will keep residents notified before any work takes place that will result in inconveniences in the future. Sorry for any inconveniences.

PAUL FEINER

10/10/2026

In recent years a number of streets off of Joyce Road was closed on Halloween. Hundreds of children, adults (including myself) enjoyed the safe evening. The event was community at its best. This year the event could be cancelledbecause the town now has a new requirement that the neighborhood must purchase insurance. I disagree with that decision and will urge the Town Board to make this annual tradition a town sponsored event, resulting in no insurance requirement. Other communities in NYS including Rochester excludes block parties from its standard special event insurance requirement.

A neighborhood Halloween event is not a commercial street event. Children are often excited, distracted and moving unpredictably on Halloween on streets that are not closed. Closing a street eliminates a major risk. It makes trick or treating safer than children walking in an open road at night with cars on the road.

Residents volunteer their time, decorating their homes and distribute candy for community activities. Some residents in this neighborhood do an amazing job decorating their homes -turning their homes into destination points for children and adults. Requiring expensive insurance could discourage this activity that makes the Joyce Road neighborhood and other neighborhoods more welcoming and safer.

In the past - on Halloween- we used to have some kind of mischief and pranks with some property damages. Pranks take place all over America on Halloween. Egging houses and vehicles, smashing pumpkins, fighting, underage drinking, etc... took place years ago. During the past six years when streets were closed on Halloween, we did not experience this kind of activity.

I invite residents to speak out on Wednesday, October 14 at our Town Board meeting at 7:30 PM. Residents can speak in person or by zoom during two public comment periods (first comment period is limited to two minutes at the beginning of the meeting). After public hearings (middle of the meeting )you can speak for five minutes if you did not participate in the two minute early speaking time. You can also e mail [email protected].

I hope that this fun event will continue in 2026. Greenburgh should encourage street closures in every neighborhood.

See Ardsley moms facebook post below:

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Important Update Regarding Halloween Road Closures in the "Secor Woods" neighborhood off of Joyce Road.
For the past 6 years, our community has closed our neighborhood streets on Halloween so children could trick-or-treat safely. It has always been a simple, volunteer-run tradition focused purely on safety and neighborhood joy.
This year, the town has informed us of two major new requirements to move forward:
A significantly reduced footprint due to a shortage of town police barriers.
A requirement for us to secure $1,000,000 in event liability insurance.
Because of these sudden requirements, it is very likely that the roads will NOT be closed for Halloween this year.
We know this news will be disappointing to the families who look forward to a safe, walk-able space every October 31st.

We have two options here which require help from the community:
Insurance Expertise: If you work in commercial/event insurance or know how neighborhood groups can navigate a $1M event liability policy on short notice, please reach out to me directly or comment below. The quotes I have gotten are north of $400 and need signed waivers...that just isn't possible. If someone wants to take the on this challenge and crowd source this funding let me know.
Community Support: The town board will be meeting on Wednesday, October 14th at 7:30 PM at Town Hall. If safe streets for our kids matter to you, please consider attending to respectfully share your perspective during public comment. Unfortunately, I can't attend but I know people who are interested in going to comment on this rapid change of the rules.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this safety initiative over the last 6 years. We hope we can find a path forward together.

10/06/2026

Do you know what is going on with your land records? Now, thanks to a new program launched by Westchester County Clerk Tom Roach, you won’t have to wonder anymore. The new Westchester County Clerk Property Alert Service is a free program designed to help property owners stay informed about documents recorded with the Westchester County Clerk’s Office. The Property Alert Service allows residents to register their name or property address, and receive an email notification when a deed or mortgage matching that information is recorded with the County Clerk’s Office.

Roach said: “This is just the latest project to modernize the County Clerk’s Office. We want to be as timely and efficient as possible and this is one way to make things easier for residents. We have been working with the Westchester County Department of Information Technology since January 2026 to develop the new system, and we are thrilled to now launch it.”

How the Property Alert Service Works:

Register Your Property: Property owners can voluntarily register the name or address they would like to monitor through the secure WCCPAS platform.
Receive Email Alerts: When a document is recorded with the County Clerk’s Office that matches the registered name or address, the user will receive an email notification.
Review the Activity: The notification allows residents to review the recorded information and determine whether any additional action is necessary.
The service is provided free of charge and is intended to give residents an additional way to stay informed about activity associated with their property records.

Residents can register for the Westchester County Clerk Property Alert Service today at: https://pas.westchesterclerk.com/

This is a great new service provided by the County Clerk.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

The Westchester County Clerk is committed to safeguarding property owners against real estate fraud and unauthorized property transactions. The Westchester County Clerk Property Alert System provides notification if a land record is recorded involving the property owner’s name or address as regist...

10/04/2026

Next meeting: Future Leaders of Greenburgh this Wednesday at 7 PM at Greenburgh Town Hall
Speaker: Marsha Gordon Business Council of Westchester
Earlier this year I started a mentoring program for residents interested in becoming future leaders of the town of Greenburgh. We meet monthly, hear from interesting speakers and are starting to encourage participants to assume leadership positions in our community. The Governor's Regional representative, Luke Powell, spoke at one of our sessions. Last month we heard from Barrett Seaman, former White House correspondent of TIME Magazine and editor of the Hudson Independent. Tarrytown Village Trustee Ken Herzog also spoke at one of our sessions. And, this summer we heard from a leader of the NY League of Conservation Voters.

Our next mentoring session will be held on Wednesday evening, October 7th at 7 PM, Greenburgh Town Hall. Featured speaker will be Marsha Gordon, leader of the prestigious Business Council of Westchester. Marsha is the leader of the most influential business organization in Westchester. She led the effort to build the Mario Cuomo Bridge (was President of Build the Bridge Now which helped fast track the building of the replacement of the Tappan Zee bridge). She has served as co-chair of the Mid Hudson Regional Economic Council and was named the third most powerful person in Westchester County by City & State NY. I will ask her to provide those who attend the meeting with tips on how to be effective advocates and to share her experiences – how she became such a success.

Dr. Gordon also lives in Greenburgh! Our session will last about an hour.

We started our Future Leaders of Greenburgh program in January. This is a non partisan group. Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, Working Families members are all invited to participate. The goal: To encourage residents to participate in our democracy--to get involved, to eventually run for office or hold positions of leadership. Many of our participants are in their 20s, 30s or early 40s. But this is open to anyone. E mail me at [email protected] if you'd like to participate or if you want more info.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

09/27/2026

A few weeks ago, I announced plans to organize a job club for unemployed recent college graduates who are facing a difficult time finding work. Our first planning meeting will be held this Monday, September 28 at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave, WHitte Plains at 3 PM to 4 PM.

The purpose of the club is to help young people stay connected, build skills and transition into careers instead of being discouraged by a difficult hiring environment. I decided to form the club after speaking with recent graduates and their parents.

We will offer monthly workshops dealing with different aspects of the job search: civil service exams, using AI tools productively, understanding what skills are in demand. Helping people find work through personal connections. I expect to bring together local employers, alumni, entrepreneurs, and professionals to work with those who join the club. And will share tips.

The purpose of the meeting on Monday will be to discuss with volunteers and participants how we could be most helpful to those needing assistance. Looking for ideas on how we can make this a useful program . One doesn't have to pre- register for the club. But if you have questions you can e mail me at [email protected] or you can call me on my cell: 914-438-1343.

One doesn't have to live in Greenburgh to participate.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

09/23/2026

https://greenburghny.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/3748 Friends of Greenburgh Public Library booksale this weekend

09/22/2026

Greenburgh Disabled Advisory Committee to be formed to advocate for the disabled. Sharon Mosley, a member of the Greenburgh Future Leaders mentoring program, will chair committee. Members wanted...
Sharon Mosley is a member of the Greenburgh Future Leaders mentoring program. She is also a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Social Welfare PhD student. With a background in public health and social work, her academic and professional interests center on social welfare policy, community-based participatory research, and disability advocacy. I have asked her to chair a new Greenburgh Disability Advisory Committee..
The Disability Advisory Committee will be a collaborative community engine dedicated to ensuring our local government, public spaces, and municipal services are fully accessible, equitable, and inclusive for all Town of Greenburgh residents. We will meet monthly, offering hybrid/virtual options to maximize accessibility. Our very first meeting will be held on September 28th at 6:00 PM. We strongly encourage participation from Greenburgh residents with disability experience, as well as caregivers, family members, and support providers. Whether you bring professional expertise, community connections, or direct personal experience, your input is vital to shaping a more accessible community.
Here is the email address to reach out for more details and the Zoom link:
[email protected].

We would like Greenburgh to be responsive to the needs of our disabled population and look forward to the participation of residents.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

09/20/2026

Displaced tenants need your help!
Yesterday there was a major flood at 172 Saw Mill River Road resulting in families being displaced from their apartments.

The Building Department was called to 172 Saw Mill River Road by the Elmsford Fire Department following a sprinkler system discharge at the apartment building.

Upon responding to the property, the Building Department observed substantial water damage throughout the building, including multiple collapsed ceilings, water-exposed electrical wiring and fixtures, and extensive damage to several apartment units. Due to the extent of the damage and the condition of the building, eight families, including families with children, were displaced from their apartments.

The American Red Cross, Elmsford Fire Department, and Greenburgh Police Department have been on the scene. The CERT team has helped the families. The Theodore Young Community Center has provided temporary shelter for the families impacted by letting them shelter at the Theodore Young Community Center. The Building Dept has advised the landlord to find shelter for the displaced families until the repairs are made. The Town has been advised that, because this incident resulted from a sprinkler discharge and was not a fire, the American Red Cross does not provide financial assistance to the displaced residents in the same manner that it does following a fire. As a result, the affected families currently must provide for their own food, beverages, and other daily necessities while they are displaced from their homes.

The property owner will be required to obtain the appropriate permits for the repair and restoration of the building. Based upon the damage observed, this will include building, electrical, and plumbing permits, as applicable to the scope of work.

I stopped by at the Theodore Young Community Center on Saturday afternoon- spoke with all the families and asked them to provide me with their needs. This is an e mail one resident just sent me. If you want to help her and e mail me at [email protected] I will forward you her contact information.

We are parents currently in need of housing assistance, as we have nowhere to stay; we have two children, making us a family of four. We also need food, clothing, basic necessities, and personal hygiene items. Our belongings are trapped at the other location, and it is very difficult going through this situation without answers. We would appreciate any help.

I will update the community on the other families needing help in the coming days.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

09/17/2026

Greenburgh has been recognizing our veterans nearly every year for close to two decades. We're proud to sponsor our annual barbeque tonight for veterans at AF Veteran Park on Heatherdell Road beginning at 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Over 200 veterans are expected to attend. The event, sponsored by Shoprite, is free for veterans and their families.

This event is important because our veterans have served our country. It's a way to say thank you in a meaningful way. The barbeque brings veterans, spouses, caregivers, volunteers, and the community together in a relaxed setting. It's an opportunity for veterans to reconnect with fellow veterans and to develop friendships with people who share similar experiences. Another benefit: We're providing veterans with an opportunity to meet and interact with town officials, volunteers.

In Greenburgh we remember our veterans not just on Memorial Day and Veterans day but throughout the year.

To get an idea what to expect tonight - click on to the link to highlights from last year's barbeque:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvGlWsadKzc
PAUL FEINER

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