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OCTOBER 13– NO FLOODING IN GREENBURGH: PREPARING IS THE REASON

Posted on October 13, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. From Paul Feiner, Town of Greenburgh Supervisor October 13, 2025:

No flooding reported from storm. We were prepared to address flooding in Fulton Park by testing out a pump…

On Saturday, the town of Greenburgh public works department distributed over 1,000 sandbags to residents who were worried about the anticipated Nor’Easter.

I spoke with the Commissioner of Public Works, Rich Fon and the police department and was advised that there were no reports of flooding around the town.

Although the Nor’Easter was not as bad as anticipated we have been preparing as best as we can.

One initiative: we had placed a pump in the Fulton Park neighborhood. We have been doing extensive work removing obstructions around Manhattan Brook.

Hopefully, the work we did will help reduce flooding the next time there is a major storm.

As part of our ongoing efforts to address chronic flooding issues in the Town of Greenburgh, the Town has recently purchased two large emergency pumps to assist in areas that experience excessive stormwater accumulation during major weather events.

Unlike the Fire Department, which may pump water out of homes in certain emergencies, the purpose of these pumps is to move stormwater from flood-prone areas and discharge it beyond the point of restriction—essentially bypassing the bottleneck that causes localized flooding.

In the case of Fulton Park, the flooding challenges are compounded by a 48-inch gravity-fed aqueduct that runs through the backyards of several homes off Old Kensico Road. The berms in these backyards, originally placed to contain the water aqueduct, now act as a barrier preventing water from flowing freely and essentially creating a pooling effect during heavy storms.

The culvert under the bridge in this area is actually the channel for this aqueduct. During an emergency, we will be prepared to deploy one of the new pumps at a strategic location in the neighborhood. The goal will be to pump water from the flooded area into the adjacent Westchester County parkland, helping to alleviate rising water levels within Fulton Park itself.

We are hopeful that this equipment in some situations will make a measurable difference in our flood response, especially during future storm events.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

OCTOBER 12–THE UMPIRES HALL OF FAME MEMBERS FROM THE COOPERSTOWN HALL OF FAME

Posted on October 12, 2025 by John Bailey

HANK O’DAY (Elected 2010)

A player, manager, umpire and scout for more than 40 years in the National League, Hank O’Day remains the only person to serve the league in so many capacities. I thank Cliff Blau, the Sabermatician for reminding me of Hank’s election.

But it was as an umpire where O’Day made his greatest mark on history in some of baseball’s greatest games.

And it’s as an umpire that O’Day earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, just the 10th arbiter to be inducted.

Born on July 8, 1862 in Chicago, O’Day made his major league baseball debut in 1884 as a pitcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings. In his seven-year career, O’Day went 73-110 with clubs like the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Washington Nationals and New York Giants.

In 1889, O’Day won two games with a 1.17 ERA in the World Series to help the Giants to a 6-3 win over Brooklyn of the American Association. Coming off that successful postseason, O’Day had his best season in 1890, going 22-13. But en route to throwing more than 300 innings, he began to have arm trouble. That was the last season he would play in the big leagues, and O’Day ended his playing career in 1893 in the minors.

He wasn’t gone for long. O’Day returned to the National League as an umpire in 1895 and spent 30 years calling games.

O’Day was chosen to umpire the first modern World Series in 1903 as the only NL ump. He worked in nine other World Series, second-most in baseball history.

In 1908, O’Day was involved in one of the most controversial plays in history. As the plate umpire during a Cubs vs. Giants game, O’Day watched as Al Bridwell of New York appeared to hit a walk-off single to win the game. Fred Merkle, the Giants’ 19-year-old first baseman, was on first base at the time and never advanced from first to second when Moose McCormick – the runner on third base – scored, a common practice of the era. Cubs players produced a ball, and Chicago second baseman Johnny Evers tagged second base, claiming Merkle was out and that the run didn’t count because of the force out. O’Day ruled in favor of the Cubs – and Chicago later won a makeup game to win the National League pennant.

O’Day was the home plate umpire for no-hitters in four decades and also umpired the game in 1920 that featured the only unassisted triple play in World Series history – one of 10 World Series appearances.

In 1912, O’Day took a break from umpiring to manage the Cincinnati Reds. They finished 75-78 and in fourth place. He returned to umpiring in 1913, only to manage again in 1914, taking over the Cubs from Evers. After another fourth place finish at 78-76, O’Day returned to umpiring for good.

O’Day retired following the 1927 season and remained active in the National League as a scout for new umpires.

O’Day passed away on July 2, 1935. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2013.

The Basics

Did you know that Hank O’Day during his 35-year career as an umpire in the major leagues, made 246 ejections during his career?

The first player he threw out was Connie Mack on September 6, 1895

He threw out John Mcgraw 5 times.

He threw out the legends, Cap Anson in 1897 on September 22 on an argued non interference call.

The first time he threw out John Mcgraw was also on a interference he did not call on June 30 1897

He also threw out Rabbit Maranville 3 times, twice for fighting.

Joe Tinker, Honus Wagner, Frank Chance, Roger Bresnahan who invented the face mask.

Hughie Jennings, Miller Huggins (for arguing balls and strikes) and Clark Griffith the catcher on a home plate call.

246 ejections over 35 seasons is an average of only 7 a year. An indication that Mr. O’Day whose nickname was “The Reverend” had a cool demeanor not like the hot heads umpiring in the major leagues today.

WILLIAM J. KLEM

(BILL)

Elected to the Hall in 1953 was born in 1874 in Rochester, NY.

Bill was know as “The Old Arbitrator,” He umpired in the National League for 37 years and retired in 1941. He worked only behind the plate because of his excellent consistency of the strike zone. He is know as the “Father of Modern Day Umpire

THOMAS SENRY CONNOLY

(TOM)

Elected to the Hall in 1953 was born in 1870 in Manchester, England.

Tom was one of the first two umpires inducted into the Hall. Umpired in the National league for two years then to the American league and retired in 1931. He worked the American Leagues first game on April 24, 1901. Connolly was appointed the leagues first umpire-in-chief and served in that capacity until 1954.

WILLIAM GEORGE EVANS

(BILLY)

Elected to the Hall in 1973 was born 1884 in Chicago, IL.

Billy was at the time the youngest umpire in league history in 1906 at the age of 22. His career lasted until 1927 and after retiring he became an executive for many MLB Teams.

JOHN BERTRAND CONLAN

(JOCKO)

Elected to the hall in 1974 was born in 1899 in Scottsdale, Az.

Jocko became an umpire by accident as umpire Red Ormsby was over taken with heat exhaustion during a White Sox – Browns game in 1935. He was asked to fill in for Red and the next year became an umpire. He became a National League umpire in 1941 and retired in 1964

ROBERT CALVIN HUBBARD

(CAL)

Elected to the hall in 1976 was born in 1900 in Keytesville, Mo.

Cal became an American League umpire in 1936. He worked the minor leagues for eight seasons. A hunting accident cut his umpiring career short he retired in 1951. He was also inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the College Hall. He owns that distinction as being first.

ALBERT JOSEPH BARLICK

(AL)

Elected to the Hall in 1989 was born in 1915 in Springfield, Il.

Al worked in the National League for 27 seasons. His five decades as an umpire are remarkable. He began his umpire career in 1940 at age 25. He retired in 1971.

WILLIAM ALOYSIUS McGOWAN

(BILL)

Elected to the Hall in 1992 was born in 1896 in Wilmington, De.

Bill had a thirty year career as an umpire in the American League starting in 1925. He had a colorful style and never changed throughout his career. He umpired 2,541 consecutive games. Bill was known as the “iron man” among umpires.

NESTOR L. CHYLAK JR

Elected to the Hall in 1999 was born in 1922 in Dunmore, Pa.

Nestor fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart and was seriously wounded in battle.

He umpired for 25 years in the American League beginning his career as an umpire in 1954. He suffered a mild stroke and was forced to retire in 1978. He was stationed at first base when Bill Mazeroski hit his homerun in the 1960 World Series to win the seventh game.

HAROLD DOUGLAS HARVEY

(DOUG)

Elected to the Hall in 2010 was born in 1930 in South Gate, Ca.

Doug was a National League umpire crew chief for 18 years. He worked 31 seasons and a total of 4,673 games. He mentored many young umpires and his main emphasis was on timing. He was well know as an umpire who controlled the game. He worked the plate in Game One of the World Series in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit his famous pinch hit homerun.

THERE ONLY NINE ON THE LIST OF HALL OF FAME UMPIRES

OCTOBER 11–BASEBALL SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS AFTER 15 INNING TIGERS MARINERS DONNYBROOK RULES UNANIMOUSLY REJECTS GHOST RUNNER ON SECOND TO SHORTEN GAMES

Posted on October 12, 2025 by John Bailey

“FANS SAW WHAT THEY WERE MISSING FRIDAY NIGHT WITHOUT REAL EXTRA INNINGS,” Chief Justice Kenesaw Mountain Landis RULES

WPCNR’S VIEW FROM THE UPPER DECK By “Bull” Allen FROM BOSTON’S BRAVES FIELD in the HEAVENLY LEAGUE October 11:

The heavenly court of appeals arbiters in unanimous decision rule extra innings best post season game ever.

HELLO THERE EVERYBODY, THIS IS BULL ALLEN FROM THE JURY BOX BLEACHER IN OLD BRAVES FIELD IN THE HEAVENLY BASEBALL LEAGUE.

“FANS SAW WHAT THEY WERE MISSING FRIDAY NIGHT WITHOUT REAL EXTRA INNINGS to the end,” Kenesaw Mountain Landis Chief Justice of Heaven’s Baseball Supreme Court of Appeals, read the unanimous decision 8:30 PM PACIFIC TIME after the court watching from the famous “Jury Box” Bleacher (upper left in rendering above) in Old Braves Field in the Heavenly Baseball League where the greatest players play again on Elysian Fields of the past.

The Justices viewed the Tigers Mariners 15 inning game on HBLS NETWORK (Heavenly Baseball League Sports, GOD, COMMISSIONER)

The Supreme Baseball Court consists of Judge Landis and the 9 members of the Umpire’s Hall off Fame: Bill Klem, Bruce Froemmng Billy Evans, Hank O’Day, Jocko Conlan, Al Barlick, Bill McGowan, Nestor Chylack and Dough Harvey. (Some of the great arbitrators are still living today and serve by invitation of Judge Landis.

The Judges of Judges of 10 ruled unanimously in the third game of this season to be decided in “Natural Extra Innings” without starting the 10^th inning with a runner a second . The appeal from prayers of baseball fans across the land convinced the greatest arbitrators of all time to review the merits of baseball today eliminating “natural extra innings,” and its benefits to the fan.

The judgement from the Supreme Court of Baseball was swift and devastating.

They smote baseball’s tinkerage of the last 30 years of commissioners’ and owners’ changes to traditional rules.

As the Seattle players jumped up and down like kids as the winning run was singled in in the 15^th inning, fans roaring up into the night. The stoic Tigers bearing their crushing defeat, the decision by the umpires stunned media as Landis and the court appeared in the Seattle dressing room, champagne flying

Landis read the decision:

“This body of my colleagues in the Umpire’s Hall of Fame after watching this evening’s extraordinary baseball game more tense than a movie, more emotional that frayed the nerves every inning with neither team relenting effort or reaching back for that little something extra and flawlessly executing plays that had to be made under the greatest of pressure. From pitchers using superb poise and execution to get great Tiger stars and relentless Mariners keeping the magic the showcase of what baseball at its highest level. Where no clock saves you and fans can watch forever until the winning run is scored in innings where every pitch counts. Heads up plays and situational baseball strategy knowledge and deployment and extraordinary effort win games like this.

We were asked by the fans of this game, told the games are too long. They do not retain attention they have to be shorter. Fans do not want games lasting three hours. My colleagues watched this game tonight and though we are old this Detroit-Seattle game was baseball showing why it is the greatest game of all.

Was the stadium emptying out after two hours. No.

Were the players tired you bet. But they were playing at the top of their game.

Were the Extra Innings boring?

(Mr. Landis chuckled at this.)

On into the night the fierce game pitch clock and batter timings included, did not bore in the least.

Time after time pitchers and fielders using guile, savvy and must-make plays saved the game for their teams with of course every pitch hit high and far might end it in an instant.

Frankly the end was sad a game ended, not on a penalty not on a walk, not on an error, but the flawless joyous ripped single all runners wheeling madly as the winning run scored.

Seattle fans and oldtime fans of the game stoic and reverent about the epic they had just seen 5 hours and 30 minutes of baseball that moved. Suspense mounting. It was nervous to watch.

As an old time player once said. ”Baseball is a worrying game.”

What gems these Extra innings showcased. That gleamed in baseball’s crown!

Loyal Detroit fans in their sadness that will never be a day they do not think of will remember as long as baseball is played the longest in time playoff game ever!

Seattle remember the horror at Tiger pitchers inducing snappy crisp double plays to snap bases loaded 1 out threats from its best hitters.

The Tiger fans will question not pinch running for the catcher in the 11^th when he reached base to 1^st and 2^nd 1 out, and then watching in horror as a bunt moved the runners up. Seattle drew the infield in to cut off the run at the plate. Sharply hit ground is speared and the fielder goes to the plate for the out. Still a runner a second Detroit cannot score.

The pitching in the clutch spots. Well, watching it was like each pitcher was disarming a time bomb. And the poise on close pitches causing walks.

This happened in extra innings. Unlike what happens with the runner on second starting the inning.

My panel of judges for these reasons rules that baseball has by invoking “natural extra innings” has made an extreme tactical error in selling their shorter games theory which my colleagues agree is a decision to make more gate receipts, get more television and network and streaming services money at the expense of the perfect game.

These 6 extra innings had it all. Tension. Shocking extraordinary execution. Detroit was held scoreless for 9 consecutive innings Seattle for 11.

As far as the other changes of the game, they have speeded up the game.

The denial of field shifts by the major league rules team, has not hurt the game. It has made the fielding better.

In the matter of “Natural Extra Innings” this court finds that Extra innings provides more enjoyment for the fan, more entertainment then starting the 10^th inning with a runner on second. Detroit’s last threat was a double so they had a runner on second, but they still had to hit it in. If you hit with runners in scoring position you win.

Also the visiting team wins most games in 10^th innings with runner on second starts. This is anticlimactic.

Our decision: Extra Innings Every game all the time when score is tied after nine.”

I was not able to track this game I relied on the pitch by pitch internet service provided by ESPN and Yahoo.

They tell you who is batting and who is pitching. Score, count. Pitcher. And tell each play with a suspense that is compelling. It reminded me of the old Western Union Sports Ticker. Also of the Les Leiter recreations of San Francisco Giant games on I think WHN. He’d play crowd noise and invent what was happening a pitch by pitch terse description of Western Union.

I found watching the ESPN and Yahoo internet version of the old big billboards newspapers put up in hotels in Miami when the World Series was playing.

I felt the tension of the Detroit Seattle classic game without the tedious commentary of sports casters over analyzing and the commercials. I got thinking about the game more.

And most of all like the Judges saw watching the game from their Jury Box Bleacher, the is the winner with Extra Innings….they can always leave.

And unless an umpire is tired and wants to go home and squeezes pitchers in the bottom of Extra Innings, you see all the ironies and miracles and great plays and highs and lows.

Extra innings teach how to live with disappointments, bad breaks, and as they used to say in Brooklyn, “Wait’ll Next Year!”

Watching Extra innings prepare you to weather crisis.

And they are fair.

This is Bull Allen, “So long, Everybody!”

OCTOBER 11– WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS ISSUES STATEMENT ON CUSTOMIZED TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION VIDEO MESSAGE TELECAST TO PUBLIC AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT

Posted on October 11, 2025 by John Bailey

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS RESPONDS TO TSA GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PSA RELEASED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS (FILE PHOTO)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT TERMINAL WHERE TSA CUSTOM VIDEO WAS ASKED TO BE SHOWN IN TERMINAL FLIGHT WAITING AREAS.

“Westchester County has reviewed the request from the Department of Homeland Security to replace the REAL ID video with a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that was released by United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and our message is clear:

it is inappropriate, unacceptable, and inconsistent with the values we expect from our nation’s top public officials.

The PSA politicizes the impacts of a federal government shutdown on TSA Operations, and the County finds the tone to be unnecessarily alarmist – particularly as it relates to operations at Westchester County Airport.

This video will not be displayed at Westchester County Airport.

“At a time when we should be focused on ensuring stability, collaboration and preparedness, this type of messaging only distracts from the real issues, and undermines public trust. As County Executive, I believe our residents deserve clear, honest and nonpartisan communication—especially when it comes to national security, government shutdown impacts, and public safety.

“In Westchester County, we’re committed to keeping our Airport running efficiently and safely, regardless of political games in Washington. The County will continue to coordinate with federal agencies to ensure that Airport operations remain secure and uninterrupted for our travelers throughout any federal government shutdown.”

OCTOBER 11— SUNDAY DELUGE: HEAVY RAINS, HIGH WINDS COASTAL FLOODING IN SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COAST LONG ISLAND

Posted on October 11, 2025 by John Bailey

GOVERNOR HOCHUL URGES PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF IMPENDING COASTAL STORM

High Wind Watch Issued for Queens, Kings, Nassau and Suffolk Counties Beginning 12 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday; Strong Winds Possible for Remainder of State

Coastal Flooding Watch Issued for Southern Westchester County, New York City and Long Island Beginning 8 a.m. Sunday Through 6 p.m. Monday

1.5-3 Inches of Rainfall Expected Downstate

New One-Stop Website Launched – resilient.ny.gov – To Help Easily Connect New Yorkers to Resiliency and Mitigation Resources

Governor Kathy Hochul Friday urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of a strong coastal storm that is forecast to impact portions of New York during Columbus Day weekend.

The storm, which is expected to begin forming off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday, will strengthen as it moves up the mid-Atlantic coast towards southern New England, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the potential for coastal flooding to downstate New York. Ahead of the storm, Governor Hochul is urging New Yorkers to closely monitor their local forecasts, prepare their households accordingly and to use caution if traveling in impacted areas this weekend.

“As this coastal storm approaches, I’m urging all New Yorkers to stay alert, watch the forecast closely, and take steps now to prepare,” Governor Hochul said. “Conditions can change quickly, so please use caution if you need to travel and check on friends and neighbors who may need extra help. Staying vigilant and informed will help keep everyone safe through the weekend.”

Current forecasts are projecting strong winds to be one of the most hazardous impacts of this storm.

Already, the National Weather Service has issued High Wind Watches for Queens, Kings, Nassau and Suffolk Counties beginning 12 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Monday. During this period, wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour are possible and could result in downed trees and possible power outages.

Forecasters are also calling for long duration rainfall as part of this storm, the most intense of which will be focused downstate where between 1.5 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected in the lower Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island Regions and minor flooding resulting from poor drainage is possible.

The northern Mid-Hudson and southern Capital Regions are forecast to receive between an inch and 1.5 inches of rain, while the rest of the state should see an inch or less.

Additionally, a Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for New York City and Long Island beginning 8 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday.

Widespread flooding will impact the entire coastline, with the potential for major flooding across the south shore of Long Island back bays and Great South Bay beginning with the high tides on Sunday. Beach erosion is also likely.

New Yorkers are encouraged to monitor their local forecasts, weather watches and warnings. It is critical to ensure that government emergency alerts are enabled on their mobile phones. New Yorkers can also sign up for real-time weather and emergency alerts that will be texted to their phones by texting their county or borough name to 333111. For a complete listing of weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website at alerts.weather.gov.

OCTOBER 10–WHITE PLAINS WEEK TONIGHT 7:30 THE OCT 10 REPORT FIOS CH 45 WPOPTIMUM CH 76 AND WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG ANY TIME

Posted on October 10, 2025 by John Bailey

CITY APPROVES SALE OF STREET FOR NEW WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL GARAGE

CITY APPROVES ENVIRONMENTAL SETTLEMENT AGREES TO CORRECT ILLEGAL LATERAL CONNECTIONS TO SEWERS, RULES PROPERTY OWNERS MUST CORRECT LEAKS IN THEIR CONNECTIONS TO SEWERS AS SHOWN ABOVE BEFORE THEY CAN SELL HOMES.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS ANNOUNCES PLAN TO BUILD NEW TERMINAL AT WESTCHESTER AIRPORT

COUNTY EXECUTIVE JENKINS ANNOUNCES 16 STORY, 160 UNIT ALL AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN YONKERS

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OCTOBER 9–TOWN OF GREENBURGH THE FEINER FLOODING REPORT

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. From Town of Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner, OCTOBER 9,2025

Flooding has existed in Greenburgh and throughout Westchester for decades. The Greenburgh Town Board, in recent years, has appropriated millions of dollars trying to help reduce flooding around town. We need hundreds of millions of dollars of additional funding to make a significant impact in the fight to reduce flooding.

Every year we will do more work throughout the town. We are also seeking grants to help us do more. But- even if we do everything we can we still won’t be able to prevent flooding in certain neighborhoods that are located in areas that get flooded frequently.

We can reduce flooding. We’re getting super storms more frequently than ever. And our drainage systems weren’t designed for the storms that are taking place now.

As you are aware, the severe storm of July 14th required us to adjust our priorities and focus resources on emergency response. Since then, we have been aggressively cleaning out the Manhattan Brook to mitigate the risk of further flooding.

In addition, we continue to coordinate with Westchester County on broader efforts to address drainage conditions affecting the Fulton Park and Old Kensico areas.

We have been removing obstructions and also have been encouraging the county to work with the town on an annual maintenance -obstruction removal plan. In late August the Town Board met with residents of Gibson Ave to discuss the flooding problems that residents experienced. A link to the Town Board meeting is below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJjn8pD2xtI

Over a week ago we met with county and state officials and discussed initiatives the town can take with the village of Elmsford to reduce flooding in N Elmsford. Among the suggestions (besides removing obstructions) is removing a bridge that contributes to flooding.. That requires NYS approval. We’re working with Senator Cousins, Assemblywoman Shimsky and Legislator Imamura to obtain permission to accomplish that.

This is a link to a NYS DEC report published earlier this year with suggestions that could address flooding problems near the Saw Mill River. If NYS would give us permission we would remove obstructions from the river annually. This is a link to a NYS DEC report with recommendations:

file:///C:/Users/Paul%20Feiner/Downloads/sawmill_fmandresreport.pdf

We have a limited number of town employees and limited budgets. And are trying to prioritize work so we can help the maximum number of people. Please be assured that we are committed to moving forward with all planned project.

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we balance emergency response with long-term infrastructure improvements.

See below of the list of Drainage projects that have been completed, in the works and future projects for this year.

Completed drainage projects

• Dalewood Drive – Replace collapsed piping

• Laurel Street – new drainage system within road along with curbing

• Old Sprain Road – Replace collapsed piping crossing

• Columbia Road – Replace collapsed piping

• Pine Ridge Road/Calvin Court – Drainage improvements

• Buena Vista Island – Drainage improvements

Work In progress

• Ferndale Road – Drainage improvements

• Worthington Road – emergency road repair

• TDYCC – Parking lot improvements

• Calvin Ct – Drainage improvements at end of road

Future pojects

• Rita Lane – Drainage improvements

• Old Kensico Road – Drainage improvements

• Old Jackson Ave – Culvert Improvements

• Longfellow Street – Drainage improvements

• Rockingchair Road – Drainage/Curbing improvements

• Paret Lane – Drainage Improvements

• Finish Taxter Creek & brook @ 116 Taxter Road cleaning/widening

• Manhattan Brook Cleanup/Widening

• E Hartsdale Ave (dog alley)

• Rockledge Road – Sidewalk/Curbing/Drainage

• Nature Center Parking Lot – Drainage improvements

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4 CORNERS HARTSDALE

The town hopes to rezone the 4 corners in Hartsdale as mixed use development. We recognize that we will need to address flooding in Hartsdale. This is a report with recommendations that we received. We will be looking to create a partnership with NYS, the eventual developers of the 4 corners and the town -coming up with the funds needed to reduce flooding in this section of town.

https://www.greenburghny.com/DocumentCenter/View/9075/Hartsdale-Four-Corners—DRAFT-Stormwater-Study-April-2022

A few years back we spent significant resources widening and armored the channel at Troublesome Brook in Edgemont.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

TONIGHT AT 8: EXTRA INNINGS, NO GHOST RUNNERS “BULL” ALLEN WRAPS UP THE 2025 BASEBALL SEASON. RULES HITS ERRORS

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John Bailey

OCTOBER 9 — TONIGHT “BULL ALLEN” WRAPS UP THE BASEBALL SEASON ON PEOPLE TO BE HEARD IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Posted on October 2, 2025 by John Bailey

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THE VIEW FROM THE MAN IN THE UPPER DECK

THE NEW RULES EFFECTS

THE CHICAGO BLACK SOX 109 YEARS AGO

THE MANFORT 32 TEAMS PROPOSAL

NEVER ENDING PLAYOFFS

NO MORE BASEBALL AND BALLANTINE

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OCTOBER 9 — GOVERNOR HOCHUL SORTS OUT TRANSIT, ANTI TERRORISM FUNDING

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John Bailey

New York State and NYPD’s Investments In Subway Safety Continue; Transit Crime Down 30 Percent in September

Governor Hochul Successfully Fought To Restore $187 Million in Homeland Security Grant Funding Last Week

Governor Kathy Hochul today called out Washington Republicans for cutting critical safety and security funding for New York’s mass transit system. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had been slated to receive $34 million in federal Transit Security Grant Program funds, which support essential counter-terror and transit security functions. Last week, lawmakers were notified that the MTA was to be the only agency of 21 applicants nationwide to not receive federal security dollars via this program.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe, from our streets to our subways, is my highest priority,” Governor Hochul said. “Since 9/11, New York has relied on federal support to ensure that our transit system has the counterterrorism resources it needs to keep millions of riders safe every single day. The shocking actions of Washington Republicans to slash these funds and defund the police put New York City at risk.

We will not tolerate these cuts; New York will take every action available to us — including the courts — to ensure the MTA gets this critical funding to keep millions of riders safe.”

The Transit Security Grant Program was started after 9/11. Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), these grants support critical functions to keep mass transit systems safe from security threats. The MTA carries a significant portion of the United States’ mass transit riders, with over 6 million daily trips taken on Metro-North, the Long Island Rail Road, and New York City Transit. In addition to approximately $12 million which would go to the NYPD, the MTA had planned to utilize this year’s grant funding to support the following public safety and counter-terror investments:

Two cybersecurity projects, extending cyber visibility into MTA’s key systems, and a cyber lab to develop protections and vet operational technology systems.
The procurement and deployment of approximately 330 tactical cellular cameras to replace & expand upon current unsecure offline devices in a cost-effective manner.
The expansion of MTA weapons of mass destruction chemical detection system across 9 subway lines and a commuter rail terminal.
The TSA mandated frontline security awareness training of 16,000 MTA employees.
374 deployments of MTAPD counterterrorism teams.
The procurement of 3 MTAPD counterterrorism coordination and response vehicles.
The installation of several hundred cameras, access control points, and laser intrusion detection systems at a major subway complex.

OCTOBER 9—-FEDERAL COURT DENIES DUMPING INDIAN POINT RADIOACTIVE WASTE INTO HUDSON

Posted on October 9, 2025 by John Bailey

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS APPLAUDS CHALLENGING FEDERAL COURT DECISION ON INDIAN POINT

“I applaud New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James for challenging the recent federal court decision that allows Holtec International to move forward with plans that could result in radioactive wastewater being discharged into the Hudson River.

“The Hudson River is the lifeblood of our region—a source of recreation, natural beauty, and economic vitality— and we must do everything in our power to protect it. This appeal underscores New York’s commitment to preserving the integrity of our natural resources and standing up to corporate greed that would jeopardize them.

“Westchester County stands firmly with Governor Hochul and Attorney General James and all those fighting to ensure that the Hudson River is safeguarded for generations to come.