PEDESTRIANS WILL BE ABLE TO SAFELY WALK FROM THE HARTSDALE TRAIN STATION TO THE GREENBURGH LIBRARY 

• Sidewalk to be constructed on West Hartsdale Ave and Knollwood Road (tThanks to a grant sought and obtained from NYS). Sidewalk currently in design. Construction: 2026

 

MORE SAFE SIDEWALK AND OTHER INITIATIVES FUNDED

• Sidewalks will be constructed for Taxter Road, Fort Hill Road (Longview to Underhill), Old Army Road.

• Red light cameras to be installed on E Hartsdale Ave & Old Army Road/Ardsley Road

• Traffic light will replace blinking light at Fort Hill Road/Ardsley Road

• Planning safety improvements at Lynwood Road/ Ardsley Road crosswalk

• Will ask the NYS Legislature to approve speed camera’s near school zones to make it safer for children to walk to school

 

HARTSDALE FOUR CORNERS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

The Town Board has received substantial grants and has hired consultants to develop plans to allow for mixed use development. Hope zoning amendments will be considered in 2026

*Consultants also developing plans to help reduce major flooding  

 

SEEKING FEDERAL GRANT TO CREATE A BIKE LANE FROM THE SOUTH AND NORTH COUNTY TRAIL ANALOGOUS SAW MILL  RIVER  PARKWAY TO MARIO CUOMO BRIDGE

This will enable cyclists and pedestrians to safely reach the Mario Cuomo bridge from the Bronx and Putnam Counties. Could be a big boost  to local businesses ,hotels. Already obtained numerous  bi-partisan letters of support from federal, state and local officials and business leaders.

 

SOLAR PARKING CANOPIES AT TOWN HALL AND VETERAN PARK

Solar parking canopies will be installed.

 

PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE AND OTHER INTERESTED JOB SEEKING RESIDENTS FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

Plan to organize civil service test preparation classes for residents to help then navigate and perform well on the exams

   

IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR DOBBS FERRY ROAD/SPRAIN PARKWAY

Realignment of southbound Parkway on ramp to be situated directly across from the  existing southbound off ramp. There will be a new traffic signal at the intersection.  Anticipated work to take place in 2027

 

NEW 14.2 ACRE NEW PARK Land Negotiated to be DONATED BY ELMWOOD DEVELOPER

113 single family homes will be built at the former Elmwood Country Club and the Town will benefit from a new park for all!  Construction to commence in 2026

 

LIGHTS AT RUMBROOK FOR ELMSFORD LITTLE LEAGUE

Lights to be installed  at Rumbrook Park. The Elmsford Little League will be able to offer the 700 Little League members more playing time.

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Town Board is preparing legislation authorizing ADU (Accessory Development Units)  that will create more housing opportunities

Town officials are preparing proposed legislation that will mandate 10% affordable housing in single family housing over a certain number of units.

Working with the Greenburgh Housing Authority to create more affordable housing on their properties and to replace old housing units with modern, new apartments.

 

ADDRESSING INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE COURTHOUSE AND POLICE HEADQUARTERS

A study reviewing infrastructure options is  being conducted by an architectural and engineering firm should be completed later this year.  It’s very possible that the court house will be moved to another location. We will address numerous infrastructure issues at the police headquarters.  

The courthouse serves residents of our Villages and unincorporated Greenburgh.

 

HISTORY HAS ITS EYES ON GREENBURGH

 

ODELL HOUSE MUSEUM TO OPEN

The historic Odell House, built in 1732, served as the headquarters for the Comte de  Rochambeau and his French Forces in 1781. During that time, General George Washington  and the Continental Army camped in Ardsley. The Odell House was the site of important decisions that led to the successful conclusion of the Revolutionary War. The historic house was acquired by the Town and is being substantially restored and renovated. It will be a museum.  https://www.odellrochambeau.org/

LINK TO PRESENTATION - HOW MUSEUM WILL LOOK

https://greenburghny.new.swagit.com/videos/326522

 

BLACK HISTORY EXHIBITION–The Fairview Empowerment Group is expanding efforts to highlight our local history. Cab Calloway, Gordon Parks, Roy Campanella, Vernon Jordan and many other prominent  leaders made Greenburgh their home. The exhibits will be displayed at Town Hall, the Library and other locations.

 

HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR STORIES- We’re interviewing children of survivors and airing them on public access TV.

 

9-11 Memorial - A more significant memorial will be created to replace the 9-11 wall at Richard Presser Park. 

 

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

New Pump Station at Stadium Rd and Knollwood Road will replace the original from the 1950s.

Piping Upgrades for Fire Service:

This will  enhance fire service capabilities. A consulting engineer will be engaged to review our water modeling system and provide recommendations for addressing  critical areas in the Town. Want to avoid what happened in LA with their brush fires

  

DIGITAL BOARDS WILL ADVISE MOTORISTS OF STREET CLOSINGS AND DETOURS

It is frustrating when one is stuck in traffic because of a road closure. We’re purchasing more digital boards to advise motorists of street closures to help reduce inconveniences. The boards can also be used to provide residents with other important messages.