Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Westchester Residents Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Westchester Residents
Building Condemned After Fire Displaces 35 Westchester 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…
Hartsdale Celebrates Opening Of 'The Rex,' A New Pizza & Lobster Restaurant Hartsdale Celebrates Opening Of 'The Rex,' A New Pizza & Lobster Restaurant
Hartsdale Celebrates Opening Of 'The Rex,' A New Pizza & Lobster Restaurant Roll out the lobster and serve up the pizza. If you are a seafood and Italian food aficionado, The Rex, a newly-opened eatery along Route 100 (247 North Central Ave.) in Hartsdale is worth a night out. More than 100 guests attended The Rex's grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday evening, May 17. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner said residents already are raving about the tasty food and fine service and told owner Jonathan Otto that "we're a big town, so you can have franchises. We're really thrilled you chose the Town of Greenburgh. I think you'll be the envy of all the ot…
Town Supervisor Proposes Extending Elections When Trains Aren't Running Town Supervisor Proposes Extending Elections When Trains Aren't Running
Town Supervisor Proposes Extending Elections When Trains Aren't Running Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner suggested on Wednesday that a state law should be passed to extend elections during emergencies that shut down Metro-North commuter trains. "On Tuesday, May 15th there was a very important election around the county for School Boards and school budgets. . . . And there were some hotly contested elections for School Board in some districts," Feiner said. School budgets were defeated in Brewster and New Rochelle.  "Many voters who intended to vote after they came home from work were unable to catch a train to Westchester in time to vote. Vote…
New Westchester Eatery Featuring 'Unique Flavors' Creating A Buzz New Westchester Eatery Featuring 'Unique Flavors' Creating A Buzz
New Westchester Eatery Featuring 'Unique Flavors' Creating A Buzz There's a new restaurant in Hartsdale -- at the four corners at 10 N. Central Ave.  off of E. Hartsdale Ave. -- called Unico Food & Drinks. Its current hours are 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.  Visitors have been posting reviews about the restaurant in recent weeks.  People are raving about the restaurant, according to Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner and www.tripadvisor.com One called the food "DIVINE". Another said "WOW." Chief Brian Sernatinger and his wife, Deya, have opened three previous restaurants and this is their first in New York. They serve International food w…
Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester The weather is perfect for spending at least part of the weekend outdoors. The arrival of spring, and the 44th annual "Bicycle Sundays" could not arrive at a better time in Westchester County. Nearly seven miles of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed to motorists between White Plains and Yonkers on Sunday, May 6 for the first of a summer's worth of bicycle freedom. Bicycle Sundays, one of Westchester’s longest-running and popular recreational programs is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to this coming Sunday, the county program runs on May 13 and 20; June 3, 10, 17 and …
VIDEO: Car Crashes Into Westchester Condo Complex VIDEO: Car Crashes Into Westchester Condo Complex
Video: Car Crashes Into Westchester Condo Complex First responders were dispatched to the Scarsdale Ridge condominium complex on Thursday afternoon when a motorist drove a car into one of the buildings. Members of the Greenville Fire Department, Greenburgh police and paramedics were all dispatched to the Central Avenue condo complex at approximately 2:30 p.m., following reports of a driver in an SUV who had driven into and through the brick facade of the building. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said that an elderly driver confused the pedals and struck the building at approximately 30 mph. The driver and his female passenger were b…
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line
Nearly Yearlong Greenburgh Bridge Repair Project Approaches Finish Line After months of frustrations for residents and motorists traveling through Greenburgh, relief may be in sight as contracting crews near completion of a major bridge repair project. Last summer, the New York State Department of Transportation kicked off an ambitious bridge repair project that resulted in the closure of the Payne Street Bridge, which has “caused significant inconveniences to residents who live on or near Payne Street in North Elmsford, according to Greenburgh Town Manager Paul Feiner. According to the NYSDOT, contractors the contractor for the project is planning to continue …
'Operational Procedures Not Being Followed' Led To Westchester Mail Woes 'Operational Procedures Not Being Followed' Led To Westchester Mail Woes
'Operational Procedures Not Being Followed' Led To Westchester Mail Woes An investigation into spotty mail service in southern Westchester in recent months determined that “operational procedures were not being followed,” leading to un-forwarded and undelivered mail, according to the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service. Hundreds of complaints have been passed on to the USP.S - especially in Eastchester, Greenburgh, Pelham and New Rochelle - prompting the investigation into the service, which has plagued residents for months. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, in recent weeks, he has received daily emails about th…
Greenburgh Town Supervisor: Con Ed Should Reimburse Residents Greenburgh Town Supervisor: Con Ed Should Reimburse Residents
Greenburgh Town Supervisor: Con Ed Should Reimburse Residents To the Editor: Currently, New York State law does not require Con Ed to reimburse residents who lost electricity for more than one day for their suffering, hotel bills, eating out or food spoilage issues. Residents of Greenburgh who were out of power for many days after the last Nor'easter have lost significant dollars on hotel rooms, food and have suffered greatly. I think that Con Ed should be required to reimburse residents who were out of power for days that they had no power. In 2013 a Judge in Chicago ordered the utility company to reimburse customers for their partial losses. New Yo…
Latimer Blasts Con Ed, NYSEG For 'Disgusting,' Slow Response To Storm Latimer Blasts Con Ed, NYSEG For 'Disgusting,' Slow Response To Storm
Latimer Blasts Con Ed, Nyseg For 'Disgusting,' Slow Response To Storm This story has been updated. Westchester County Executive George Latimer expressed his "disgust" on Monday at the slow response by Con Edison and New York State Electric & Gas to the tens of thousands of utility company customers still without power after a devastating Nor'easter storm struck on Friday, as reported here by Daily Voice. The storm prompted Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle to declare a state of emergency throughout the Hudson Valley including Putnam and Westchester counties. Another Nor-easter bringing six to 12 inches of snow, is forecast to reach this region on …
Storm Update: This Westchester Town Has 13 Downed Trees -- And Counting Storm Update: This Westchester Town Has 13 Downed Trees -- And Counting
Storm Update: This Westchester 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…
Drones Being Used To Track Coyote That Bit People, Killed Dog In Hastings Drones Being Used To Track Coyote That Bit People, Killed Dog In Hastings
Drones Being Used To Track Coyote That Bit People, Killed Dog In Hastings It's all hands on deck for the Greenburgh Animal Control Division, which is using drones and a specialized team in an attempt to locate a coyote that bit a postal worker in the leg and is suspected of several additional attacks in the area. Residents in the area were warned by police to be on alert for a wandering coyote, which reportedly may be rabid, that bit three people and killed a dog on Wednesday, according to Hastings Police Lt. David Dosin. The coyote was last seen in the area of Westminster Drive in Yonkers, Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos said on Thursday afternoon. Greenburgh Town …