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JANUARY 18–6:15 PM– GREENBURGH WATER MAIN STILL UNDER REPAIR. “SOMETIME TONIGHT” EXPECTED TO BE REPAIRED

Posted on January 18, 2026 by John Bailey

WPCNR ADVISORY From Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. January 18, 2026:

BOIL WATER ADVISORY FROM WESTCHESTER HEALTH

Just left the location of the water main break impacting 1,000 residents of Greenburgh.

Spoke to the foreman and crew members and was advised that they are still working on the repairs. But, have no estimate when the work will be completed.

THey do believe that the work should be completed sometime tonight but this was a very big break. And, the pipe that broke was installed before 1954. Westchester County has issued a boil water advisory–see below.

We are very sorry that residents are being inconvenienced. We’re doing the best we can to expedite the repairs. Again—apologies for any negative impact this is having on your lives.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Westchester County Health Department is responding to a water main break that may impact up to approximately 1,000 residents in Greenburgh, with possible effects extending into portions of White Plains.

The Westchester County Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health is actively working with the Town of Greenburgh and its water operators to monitor the situation, support repair efforts and ensure appropriate water quality testing once service is restored.

When water service returns, affected residents will be placed under a Boil Water Notice as a precautionary measure. The notice will remain in effect until further testing confirms the water supply is safe for consumption and residents are officially notified that the advisory has been lifted.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED

A boil water advisory has been issued by the Westchester County Department of Health and will remain in effect at least through Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and until further notice as a precautionary measure related to water main break/repair for all customers in the following areas served by the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 in the Town of Greenburgh:

Between Sprain Brook Parkway and Central Park Avenue including Central Park Avenue corridor (north of Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Avenue, south of Underhill Road).

Between Central Park Avenue and Bronx River Parkway (north of Clifton Road and Inverness Road, south of Old Army Road and Edgemont Road).

All streets on both sides of Central Park Avenue (north of old army and Underhill Road, and south of North Healy Avenue).

A boil water advisory means that those in the affected area are strongly advised to boil all tap water at a rolling boil for a minimum of one minute prior to drinking it or using it to prepare food, wash dishes by hand or brush teeth. The advisory does not extend to bathing, washing clothes or using a dishwasher.

The boil water advisory was issued as a precaution to protect residents from potential contamination caused by ground water infiltration into water mains as a result of the reduction in water main pressure caused by the water main break/repair.

Updates will be provided by the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 in a timely manner and as they become available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 at (914) 989-1900 or Westchester County Health Department at (914) 813-5000.

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JANUARY 18 — WATERMAIN BREAK IN GREENBURGH POSSIBLY AFFECTING WHITE PLAINS EFFECTS POSSIBLE 1,000 PERSONS BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED

Posted on January 18, 2026 by John Bailey

Water Main Break in Town of Greenburgh

Boil Water Notice to Be Issued for Impacted Areas

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Health Department is responding to a water main break that may impact up to approximately 1,000 residents in Greenburgh, with possible effects extending into portions of White Plains.

When water service returns, affected residents will be placed under a Boil Water Notice as a precautionary measure. The notice will remain in effect until further testing confirms the water supply is safe for consumption and residents are officially notified that the advisory has been lifted.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED

Between Sprain Brook Parkway and Central Park Avenue including Central Park Avenue corridor (north of Jackson Avenue and Fort Hill Avenue, south of Underhill Road).

Between Central Park Avenue and Bronx River Parkway (north of Clifton Road and Inverness Road, south of Old Army Road and Edgemont Road).

All streets on both sides of Central Park Avenue (north of old army and Underhill Road, and south of North Healy Avenue).

JANUARY 18– TIGHT INVENTORY AND NYC MIGRATION DRIVE BIDDING WARS IN WESTCHESTER REAL ESTATE MARKET

Posted on January 18, 2026 by John Bailey

Shows County-Wide Price Growth Despite Inventory Pressures

The Zach & Heather Harrison Team Releases Exclusive

‘Bidding War Intensity Chart’ Highlighting the Region’s Hottest Markets

HEATHER AND ZACH HARRISON ON “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD

WPCNR REALTY REALITY. BY ZACH AND HEATHER HARRISON JANUARY 18, 2026:

The residential real estate market across Westchester County remained intensely competitive in Q3 2025, as strong buyer demand pushed prices higher despite limited inventory. To spotlight the most competitive local markets, The Zach & Heather Harrison Team at Compass — the #1 residential sales team in Westchester — released a new Bidding War Intensity Chart, ranking towns by the sharpest drops in Days on Market (DOM), a leading indicator of bidding war activity.

According to the team’s exclusive analysis, year-to-date single-family home sales rose 4.7 percent, with total sales volume climbing 10.4% to nearly $5 billion ($4.347B to $4.799B).

The county-wide median sale price for single-family homes jumped 6.3 percent to $999,000, while the average price increased 5.4 percent to $1.34 million.

Condos and co-ops also saw strong appreciation, with median condo prices up 6 percent and co-op prices rising 9.8 percent year-over-year. Overall, the market continues to tighten — and the new intensity chart confirms where buyer competition is most aggressive.

“It’s an incredibly tight market,” said Zach Harrison, co-leader of The Zach & Heather Harrison Team. “The level of demand has led to a surge in bidding wars across nearly every price point. Buyers are coming prepared, and listings priced right are often receiving multiple offers within days.”

Heather Harrison added, “We’re seeing a noticeable uptick in buyers coming from New York City, especially with the uncertainty around the upcoming mayoral election. There’s been a sharp increase in families looking to leave the city and settle in the suburbs before year-end. Westchester’s schools, space and stability are drawing strong interest.”

While sales volume and prices have risen, condo sales declined slightly by 3.3 percent, and rental activity dipped by 1.0 percent, suggesting that buyers are aggressively shifting toward ownership amid changing market conditions.

County-Wide Highlights:

● Single-Family Homes:

○ Sales: +4.7%

○ Median Price: $999,000 (+6.3%)

○ Average Price: $1,336,031 (+5.4%)

● Condos:

○ Sales: -3.3%

○ Median Price: $530,000 (+6.0%)

○ Average Price: $667,817 (+7.0%)

● Co-ops:

○ Sales: +8.5%

○ Median Price: $225,000 (+9.8%)

○ Average Price: $263,899 (+7.7%)

● Rentals:

○ Rentals: -1.0%

○ Median Price: $3,500 (+4.9%)

Town-Level Highlights:

Several towns across Westchester stood out for dramatic shifts in pricing and activity:

● Ardsley:

○ Median single-family home price soared 27.2% to $1.1M

○ Sales volume jumped 49.2%

○ Condos saw a 31.6% increase in median price

● Katonah-Lewisboro:

○ Single-family home sales surged 30.3%

○ Average price rose 26.1%, with a 21% jump in median price

● Pelham:

○ Sales climbed 30.2%

○ Median price rose 8.0% to $1.64M

○ Average price grew 12.6%

● Bronxville (decline):

○ Single-family home sales dropped 26.5%

○ Total sales volume fell 24.1%, though prices continued to edge up slightly

● Greenburgh (steep decline):

○ Single-family home sales plummeted 82.1%

○ Condo sales fell 93%, and co-op activity dropped 80%

○ Average days on market in all categories surged

Top Towns with Highest Bidding War Pressure:

● Bronxville: down 29.1%

● Chappaqua: down 22.9%

● Byram Hills: down 17.1%

● Harrison: down 26.2%

The Bidding War Intensity Chart visualizes the towns where buyer demand is strongest—those with the steepest drop in DOM are most likely experiencing multiple-offer scenarios and aggressive competition.

Active listings across Westchester County have dropped dramatically since before the pandemic, underscoring just how tight inventory has become.

According to MLS data, the number of single-family homes on the market in September 2025 totaled roughly 1,700 countywide—down from more than 5,100 in September 2019, representing a stunning 67 percent decline in active listings countywide. Every community has felt the squeeze: on average, towns recorded a 72 percent drop in active listings over that six-year period, illustrating the severe supply constraints driving today’s competitive market conditions.

As the year closes out, The Zach & Heather Harrison Team anticipates continued upward pressure on prices, fueled by limited inventory and a growing exodus of city dwellers looking north.

“As we head into the end of the year, we expect prices to keep climbing,” said Zach Harrison. “There’s simply not enough inventory to meet the demand, and the flow of buyers moving up from the city has only intensified. Every well-priced home is getting multiple offers—it’s an incredibly competitive environment.”

JANUARY 17– SENATOR GILLIBRAND ON NEW YORKERS AND HEALTH CARE SUBSIDY ELIMINATION

Posted on January 17, 2026 by John Bailey

1. Fighting Republican health care cuts

On Thursday, Senate Republicans voted to increase health care premiums during a cost-of-living crisis that is already hurting American families.

President Trump and congressional Republicans have spent their entire year in power cutting taxes for billionaires, gutting health care access, and making life more expensive for American families.

Now, because of this vote, enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions of Americans afford care will expire, and as many as 1.7 million New Yorkers will see their premiums skyrocket in the new year.

Prior to the vote, Kirsten spent the week imploring her Republican colleagues to do the right thing and support working Americans. But instead of voting to lower health care costs, Republicans offered half-baked proposals that failed to address the impending crisis or protect quality care. Kirsten will keep working to do everything she can to support working-class New Yorkers and bring down health care costs.

Read Kirsten’s opinion piece about health care costs in the New York Daily News.

Read more.

2. Sounding the alarm about Trump’s tariffs in Williamsville

President Trump’s tariffs are a lose-lose for New York families and small business owners.

This week, Kirsten visited a toy store in Williamsville to discuss the impact that the president’s reckless tariffs are having on small businesses and American families. She also called on President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to end these tariffs in order to provide meaningful relief to small businesses, protect consumers, and ensure that American families are not met with higher prices or product shortages during the holiday season.

Read more.

3. Workplace rights

Domestic workers—including home health aides, nannies, housekeepers, and live-in caretakers—have too often been overlooked in the fight for workers’ rights. This leaves many working long hours, earning low wages, and struggling to make ends meet without the protections afforded to most Americans in the labor force.

This week, Kirsten introduced the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act to provide these workers with the safety and stability that they deserve. This vital legislation would close loopholes in federal labor and civil rights laws, ensuring domestic workers receive overtime pay, sick leave, breaks, and other key workplace protections.

Read more.