OCTOBER 16– SATURDAY THE “NO KINGS RALLY” HAIL TO “THE QUESTIONERS,” “THE THINKERS,”THE WHAT-IF-FERS,” THE “WHAT-ABOUT-THIS-ERS, “THE “NOT-LET-IT SLIDERS,” THE “FEARLESS-UP-FRONT-IN-YOUR-FACERS” “THE HARD-QUESTIONERS-WHOSE-QUESTIONS-NEED-ANSWERING” “THE TROUBLED,” “THE-THINKERS-WHO-THINK-WHEN-OTHERS-REFUSE-TO-THINK”

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. OCTOBER 17, 2025:

On Saturday morning I will attend the No Kings rally at Greenburgh Town Hall at 9-10 AM sponsored by Central Westchester Indivisible -an event being held in communities all over the nation to highlight the fact that power belongs to the people.
 At the rally I will formally announce plans to introduce a resolution before the Greenburgh Town Board creating a First Amendment walkway at Greenburgh Town Hall—honoring our critics, the political activists who take the time to provoke and challenge our decisions at most Town Board meetings.  I envision highlighting the names of the first amendment activists along the walkway—an opportunity to honor them.
  The  activists, who I believe should be honored, are an important part of our democracy. They keep the government in check. Through protests, public speeches at Town Board meetings or on social media  – they hold elected officials accountable for our decisions.
  It’s important in a democatIc society to have debate.
The activists sometimes make elected officials uncomfortable. They frequently highlight points that otherwise would be ignored.  They create controversy (which most elected officials don’t like) and force us to reexamine complex proposed laws and decisions that might remain unexamined.
In the history of democracy – the actions of activists  frequently help shift public opinion. We need healthy dissent – where people can disagree with government, protest peacefully and have concerns heard.  The activists help pushback against authoritarianism or corruption.  We must  respect each others right to disagree with each other.
  In recent weeks we have witnessed the indictment by the Justice Department of James Comey, former FBI  Director who has been critical of President Trump; NYS Attorney General Letitia James, who brought civil cases against Trump; John Bolton, former National Security Advisor and vocal Trump critic; ICE  arrested over 14 NYC elected officials at immigration court sit in.
What I’m hoping to do is to contrast what is happening in Washington (arresting critics of the President) with what I hope Greenburgh will do–honoring our critics.  Democracy depends on our critics not being afraid to speak out.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
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OCTOBER 16–THE PLAYLAND BURGLARY AND VANDALISM STATEMENT FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said:

“This incident is both infuriating and heartbreaking. Being young is one thing — being destructive is another.

I am angry and deeply disappointed by the actions of the individuals who broke into Playland Park and caused such senseless destruction.

Playland is a place that brings joy and memories to families across Westchester and beyond — not a playground for reckless behavior or criminal acts.

These young people didn’t just damage property; they violated a beloved community space and disrupted services that our staff work tirelessly to maintain.

Tearing out fiber optic cables, stealing from the park, and attempting to destroy equipment is not just vandalism — it’s a betrayal of the respect and pride we expect from members of our community.

I know our County Police are working hard to identify those responsible, and I urge anyone who recognizes these individuals to come forward.

Actions like this have consequences, and those responsible will be held accountable.

Playland belongs to all of us — and it deserves our protection, not our destruction.”

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OCTOBER 16–PLAYLAND BURGLARIZED, VANDALIZED 3 WEEKS AGO–COUNTY POLICE SEEK TIPS TO PERPETRATORS

COUNTY POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING SUSPECTS IN BURGLARY AND VANDALISM AT PLAYLAND

 

(Hawthorne, NY) – Westchester County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three people who entered the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of Sept. 23-24 and committed acts of theft and vandalism.

The trio arrived on the Playland beach in a small boat a little before midnight on Sept. 23. Then they climbed a fence to enter the amusement area. The intruders:

·         Vandalized an electrical room, cutting or ripping out fiber optic cables for phone and internet service;

·         Stole 200 stuffed animals, which they hauled away in garbage bags; and,

·         Attempted to throw a photo booth off the boardwalk but were unable to do so.

Detectives have previously shared suspect photos and case information with law enforcement in the region but the suspects have yet to be identified. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to contact detectives in the General Investigations Unit at 914-864-7916.

The County Police also maintain telephone and electronic tips lines for the public to provide information. Calls, e-mails and text messages to these tips lines are confidential. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they chose.

·         Voice Tip Line: (800)898-TIPS (8477).

·         Electronic Tips: Send email, text messages and small video clips to [email protected].

·         Via Mobile App: The WCPD Mobile App contains a home screen Submit a Tip button to enable tips to be sent confidentially or anonymously. It is available for Apple and Android phones. Enter Westchester County PD in the app store search bar to locate and download it.

Note: Additional photos will be posted to the Westchester County Police social media channels.

 

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