Greenburgh, NY
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Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say
Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Ardsley: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say A group of volunteers who are finishing internships with a Westchester town will soon be holding a food drive to provide needed supplies to asylum seekers and migrants living in the county.  The food drive, organized by a group of 46 interns at Greenburgh Town Hall, will be hosting the food drive at Ardsley High School on Friday, Aug. 18, Saturday, Aug. 19, and Monday, Aug. 21, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  The idea for the food drive came from the team of interns, who are hoping to help a group of migrants and asylum seekers currently living in the Ar…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages
Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages A residential street in Westchester is soon to be the location of a test that will see how well underground power lines prevent outages, officials said.  The test, which will be run by Con Edison, will be conducted on Birchwood Lane and part of Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where underground wires will be installed, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Friday, Aug. 11.  The work to install the underground lines is planned to begin in September and end in March 2024, Feiner added.  The installation comes after a string of complaints from Westchester elected official…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
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Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents
Bamboo Planting Banned In Greenburgh After Complaints From Residents If you were looking to add bamboo to your backyard, you may be flat out of luck if you live in the Westchester town that just banned residents from doing so following several complaints.  On Wednesday, July 12, the Greenburgh Town Board approved legislation that bans new bamboo plantings and tightly regulates existing ones, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  The legislation now makes it unlawful for Greenburgh residents to plant running bamboo into the ground. Additionally, any existing running bamboo must not migrate onto any adjacent property or town right-of-way.  If any …

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Lifestyle
Greenburgh Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says Greenburgh Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says
Greenburgh Ranks Ninth Nationally Among Best Place For Families, Fortune Says 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…

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by Sophie Grieser
Greenburgh, NY
Business
KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford
KFC, Taco Bell Reopen After Year Of Renovations In Elmsford A building housing both Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell locations in Westchester has reopened to the public after a year of intense renovations.  The two fast-food restaurants, located in Elmsford at 350 Saw Mill River Rd., a plaza which it shares with an upcoming ShopRite store, reopened in March 2023 after closing in the winter of 2022, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Thursday, March 16.  Both interior and exterior elements of the location were renovated, Feiner said, adding that the following features were added:  A brand-new kitchen; A dining ro…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Business
Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh
Chick-fil-A Seeks Second Location In Greenburgh A second Chick-fil-A location could be coming soon to Westchester.  The fast-food company has submitted a site plan and special permit application to the Greenburgh Planning Board in order to open a location at 20 Tarrytown Road (Route 119), the former site of a CVS location, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, March 14. According to the application submitted by developers dated Friday, Jan. 13, the project would involve demolishing the vacant CVS building and constructing a new building with a drive-thru lane.  Because a portion of the property that deve…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Neighbors
Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh
Ready To Shovel Snow? A Few 'Angels' Are Needed In Greenburgh With such a mild winter, not many volunteers have been needed to shovel snow for those who can't. That all changed on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with snow coming down in droves in some areas of Westchester, including Greenburgh. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said the "Snow Angel" program has put out the call for high school-aged teens to assist those who may need volunteer hours and are interested in shoveling out seniors in need.  "It’s been such a mild winter, we haven’t needed any Snow Angels yet this season," said Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. The snow angels program is …

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by Kathy Reakes
Scarsdale, NY
Business
'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Scarsdale For Cat Lovers 'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Scarsdale For Cat Lovers
'Feline-Only Hotel, Spa' Coming To Scarsdale For Cat Lovers An upcoming hotel that will serve as a purr-fect destination for cat lovers and their feline friends is set to open in Westchester.  The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa will open in Scarsdale at 313 Central Park Ave. in the late spring of 2023, hotel officials announced this week.  The hotel will be the first such location to open in New York, and will serve as a "custom-built oasis for cats and cat owners," hotel officials said in an announcement.  The "luxury, feline-only hotel and spa" will feature 25 individually-themed suites ranging from 30 to 60 square feet that will include cat-centric …

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
Business
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 …

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
News
Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale After 11-Year Absence
Barnes & Noble Returning To Hartsdale 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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenburgh, NY
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NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh
NY Awards $500K To Restore Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters In Greenburgh A municipality in Westchester County has been given half a million dollars to restore a historical site that once played a crucial role during the Revolutionary War.  The town of Greenburgh has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the state of New York to restore the Odell House Rochambeau Headquarters at 425 Ridge Rd., according to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner from Sunday, Dec. 18.  The site was once the residence where The Comte de Rochambeau commanded the French-American encampment that aided the Continental Army in 1781 during the Revolutio…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenburgh, NY
News
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale
Left Without Water: Water Main Breaks In Hartsdale A water main break in Westchester County is leaving some people without water.  The break was discovered on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Hartsdale on Meadowview Drive, causing some residents to lose water access, according to an alert from the Town of Greensburgh.  The town's public works department is now working to make the necessary repairs, and the cause of the break has been identified, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.  Feiner also said the break may impact water quality as well. "It's a big break so residents may experience brown water. Leave the water running for 20 minutes…

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by Ben Crnic