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Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Hudson Valley Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Hudson Valley
Coach, Player Dismissed After Antisemitic Remarks Made At HS Basketball Game In Hudson Valley A high school basketball coach and a player have both been disciplined following an incident during a game in Westchester in which antisemitic remarks were hurled at a team, officials said. The incident happened during a basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4 between girls' varsity teams from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and The Leffell School, a private Jewish school located in Hartsdale, Yonkers city officials said.  During the third quarter of the game, which took place at Roosevelt High School, members of the Leffell School's team were injured by an alleged physical style of …
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful' Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful'
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Roadway In Region: 'Be Careful' Officials are warning motorists of icy conditions on a busy Westchester road as they wait for crews to begin repairing the leak causing the issue. New, updated report - Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say According to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on Friday, Dec. 1, a leak on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) in Hartsdale has been causing "dangerous icy conditions" on cold days as a result of water flowing down the roadway.  The conditions have caused cars to slide on the ice, Feiner said, adding t…
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where
Work Begins On New Chick-fil-A Location In Greenburgh: Here's Where Construction work has commenced on an upcoming Chick-fil-A eatery at a shopping center in Westchester. The new Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant will open in Greenburgh at the Midway Shopping Center located at 1001 Central Park Ave. The location will open near Panera Bread. The shopping center is now working on building an outdoor seating area for the eatery by reconfiguring the parking lot, which is also meant to improve pedestrian and vehicular access, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Tuesday morning, Oct. 3. "The opening up of this restaurant will pr…
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver. Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. "Many residents o…
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Was Beloved Community Leader Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Was Beloved Community Leader
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Greenburgh Crash Was Beloved Community Leader A beloved community leader has been identified as the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Westchester. New, updated report - Update: Man Gets New Charges In Hit-Run Death Of Beloved Community Leader In Hartsdale Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale. Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Anto…
This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune
This Hudson Valley Community Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Places For Families: Fortune Of all the towns in New York State, this community was decided the best for families and one of the best in the country. In Fortune Magazine's 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” ranking, the Westchester County town of Greenburgh came in at No. 9, beating out dozens of other municipalities around the country, and ranking as best in the Empire State. What makes Greenburgh one of the best in the nation, Fortune claims, includes its proximity to New York City while still delivering a “small-town charm in a leafy landscape of rolling hills.” With historic residences to visit, outdoor r…
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh
Hit The Links: 2 New Indoor Golf Businesses To Open In Greenburgh For those who love to golf but find it too cold to be outside, two upcoming businesses in Westchester County will help scratch the itch.  Two new indoor golf simulator locations will open in Greenburgh on Central Park Avenue, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The first business, X-Golf, was approved by the town's Planning Board and will be located in the former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Ave., Feiner said.  The former Walgreens space at 870 Central Park Avenue in Greenburgh, where X-Golf will be located.Google Maps street view The second business, Golfzon, is currently under …
Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence
Barnes & Noble Returning To Greenburgh After 11-Year Absence Good news book lovers.  Barnes & Noble is returning to a busy Westchester town after leaving in 2012. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, residents were disappointed and missed the beloved bookstore on Central Avene in Hartsdale, a hamlet of Greenburgh. Feiner said the company has signed a lease at the Dalewood Shopping Center in the 12,490-square-foot space, formerly occupied by Mrs. Green's Market. "We miss browsing in bookstores," Feiner said in a statement. "This is good news for Central Avenue and great news for our residents and shoppers." Feiner said it w…
BJ's Opening Store In Hudson Valley BJ's Opening Store In Hudson Valley
BJ's Opening Store In Hudson Valley Shoppers in Westchester County will have a new wholesale club to shop with the addition of BJ's. Town of Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Jan. 31, the wholesale club would be opening in the old Kmart space at the Crossroads Shopping Center. The store will be the first in the center since the closure of Waldbaum's in 2012 to offer a wide range of food products (fresh produce, meats, refrigerated, frozen foods, beverages, bakery, etc.), in addition to a wide variety of non-food goods.  "Many residents of Fairview who live near the Crossroads Shopping Center have as…
Farmer's Market Approved For Greenburgh Town Hall Parking Lot Farmer's Market Approved For Greenburgh Town Hall Parking Lot
Farmer's Market Approved For Greenburgh Town Hall Parking Lot Have a green thumb? Lawmakers in Greenburgh have approved a new resolution that will bring a weekly farmer’s market to the heart of the town, right in the parking lot of the Town Hall. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said that from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on every Thursday between Aug. 5 and Oct. 28. Feiner noted that Greenburgh was the first community in Westchester to have a farmer’s market - on East Hartsdale near the Hartsdale train station - which began more than 30 years ago. Since then, markets have been popping up across Westchester and surrounding counties. Feiner noted tha…
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Accused Again: Two More Ex-Cuomo Aides Make Sexual Misconduct Allegations Two more former aides to Andrew Cuomo are accusing him of sexual misconduct, bringing the number of women who have publically said they were sexually harassed by the New York governor to five. Ana Liss, who was Cuomo's policy and operations aide between 2013 and 2015, said he kissed her hand, touched her on her lower back, called her sweetheart, and asked if she had a boyfriend. The 35-year-old Liss made her allegations in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Another former aide, Karen Hinton, said Cuomo summoned her to a hotel room, pulled her towards him, and held her in 2…
COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern Some New Yorkers under the age of 65 with underlying medical conditions eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine had their appointments canceled by CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, despite being eligible under the state laws. Complaints are piling up from New Yorkers after the pharmacies failed to honor previously made appointments, citing their age, although New York made those under the age limit with comorbidities eligible for the vaccination earlier this month. Among those who had appointments scheduled was longtime Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who took to the town’s website to air…
Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move?
Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? With New Yorkers now enjoying the 3.6-mile shared bicycle-pedestrian path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, some are questioning whether cyclists and walkers can safely share the space. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner - a noted cycling enthusiast - launched a survey asking whether there should be specific schedules for pedestrians and bicyclists after receiving questions about the safety of the 12-foot wide path. The path extends from the bridge's Westchester landing in Tarrytown to the Rockland Landing in South Nyack. It takes approximately 80 minutes to walk the length of the pathway, …
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Greenburgh Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Greenburgh
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Greenburgh A prominent site in Westchester is officially transitioning from a movie theater to a grocery store. The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously approved a site plan that will lead to the demolition of the Greenburgh Multiplex on Saw Mill River Road and replace it with a new ShopRite location, across from Sam’s Club. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the grocery store will be 75,711-square-feet, including an interior restaurant space and 10,765-square-feet of attached retail space. The project has been in the works since last year. Feiner said that “this is positive news for …
COVID-19: Panic Buying Sparks Call To Action From Town Supervisor In Area COVID-19: Panic Buying Sparks Call To Action From Town Supervisor In Area
Covid-19: Panic Buying Sparks Call To Action From Town Supervisor In Area The outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to "panic buying" as consumers have been racing to stores to stock up on staples. Many supermarkets have begun restricting the sale of certain goods and have sold out supplies of several items, including hand sanitizer, bleach and toilet paper. The issue has been occurring across the country, and many parts of the world, including in Europe and Australia. With fear overtaking facts when it comes to COVID-19, there's no end in sight. In fact, in some cases, fights have broken out over parking lot spaces or the few d…
Support Pours In For Family Of Man Killed In Greenburgh Crash Support Pours In For Family Of Man Killed In Greenburgh Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of Man Killed In Greenburgh Crash Graciano Calderon was meeting his son for lunch in Westchester when he was struck and killed by a motorist while walking on the side of the road in Westchester last week. Calderon, 75, of White Plains, was walking on Tarrytown Road in Greenburgh to meet his son at his job on Friday, Jan. 24, when he was hit by a driver and later died from his injuries. Police said that the driver was heading eastbound on Tarrytown Road after turning from Old Kensico Road when Calderon was struck. The driver reportedly remained at the scene and assisted in the investigation. Now, the community is rally…
NBCUniversal Reschedules Waffle Truck Appearance At Train Station In Westchester NBCUniversal Reschedules Waffle Truck Appearance At Train Station In Westchester
Nbcuniversal Reschedules Waffle Truck Appearance At Train Station In Westchester This story has been updated. For busy commuters, a free waffle might take the sting out of being delayed or having a hard time parking. And that's just what NBCUniversal plans to do --during the evening -- open a waffle truck from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 -- as a way to express its thanks for those "inconvenienced" by the filming of the series "The Sinner," at the Hartsdale train station. The truck had originally been scheduled for the Wednesday evening commute, but was postponed after the truck broke down, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The Emmy and Golden Globe…
NBCUniversal Offering Waffles During Production Of TV Series At Train Station In Westchester NBCUniversal Offering Waffles During Production Of TV Series At Train Station In Westchester
Nbcuniversal Offering Waffles During Production Of TV Series At Train Station In Westchester This story has been updated. For busy commuters, a free waffle might take the sting out of being delayed or having a hard time parking. And that's just what NBCUniversal plans to do --during the evening -- open a waffle truck from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 -- as a way to express its thanks for those "inconvenienced" by the filming of the series "The Sinner," at the Hartsdale train station. The truck had originally been scheduled for the Wednesday evening commute, but was postponed after the truck broke down, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The Emmy and Golden Globe…
Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63 Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63
Town Board Member, Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Dies At 63 Kevin Morgan, a beloved Greenburgh Town Board member, and retired Greenburgh police detective has died. Morgan, a lifelong resident of Elmsford, died following a short battle with cancer on Thursday, April 4. He was 63. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the world lost a good man when Morgan passed away. "Greenburgh Councilman Kevin Morgan was a good man," he said. "Kevin was a good family man – devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren." Feiner went on to say that Morgan was a good councilman, a good police officer, and a good neighbor.  "Kevin was extremely we…
CEO Of Hudson Valley Facility Housing Migrant Kids Speaks Out CEO Of Hudson Valley Facility Housing Migrant Kids Speaks Out
CEO Of Hudson Valley Facility Housing Migrant Kids Speaks Out The President and CEO of a Westchester facility which is home to several children who were separated from their families from their parents at the Mexican border, is the latest official to speak out against President Donald Trump’s administration’s policy impacting migrant families. Many of the children are being housed at Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, which, according to its website, “works in partnership with families to help society’s most vulnerable children so that they become educationally proficient, economically productive, and socially responsible members of their communities.”…
Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Greenburgh Residents Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Greenburgh Residents
Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Greenburgh Residents A total of 35 people have been displaced following a fire that broke out at a multiple-unit building late Friday afternoon in Westchester. There were no injuries reported in the blaze at 172 Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford Road, according to Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney. The building is across from Casa Building Products. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the building "was the subject of many Building Code violations several years ago. The Building Department has condemned the building, Feiner said.  The town is assisting 18 people with emergency shelter at the Th…
Storm Update: This Hudson Valley Town Has 13 Downed Trees -- And Counting Storm Update: This Hudson Valley Town Has 13 Downed Trees -- And Counting
Storm Update: This Hudson Valley Town Has 13 Downed Trees -- And Counting More than a dozen trees have been felled in Greenburgh, creating havoc for local residents who have lost power. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner issued an alert on Friday afternoon, cautioning that there are no less than 13 locations in town where there are downed trees or power lines, with more expected to topple as the Nor’easter continues battering the region. Throughout the Hudson Valley, hundreds of downed trees have knocked out power and caused mayhem for local residents. In Greenburgh, as of 4 p.m., 3,004 Con Edison customers had reported that they lost power, impacting nearly…
Hudson Valley Students Join Fight Against Gun Violence Hudson Valley Students Join Fight Against Gun Violence
Hudson Valley Students Join Fight Against Gun Violence Local students are getting involved in the national student-run movement to end gun violence. A national walkout and march, organized by survivors of the rampage last week at a school in Florida, have now been scheduled for next month. There will be a national school walkout day to protest gun violence on Wednesday, March 14. A march is also planned for Washington, D.C., where students will push for stronger gun laws on Saturday, March 24. Students in the Hudson Valley and across the country are calling on lawmakers to take action on gun reform after 17 students and staff were gunned down…