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Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair, Ben Boykin, 5th District: Traffic Advisory - WORK EXTENSION--Single Lane Closures -Bronx River Parkway-Village of Scarsdale & Town of Greenburgh.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
BRONX RIVER PARKWAY
WORK EXTENSION
SINGLE LANE CLOSURES
VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE & TOWN OF GREENBURGH
ROADWAY: The Bronx River Parkway.
LIMITS: Between Crane Road (Exit 12) and Ardsley Road (Exit 11).
WHAT: Guide rail replacement project.
IMPACTS: There will be a single lane closures of the Bronx River Parkway within the above limits.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1, thru Friday, December 4, 2020 between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
For additional information please contact the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation at (914) 995-2555.
Yonkers Insider: Photo & Video: County Executive George Latimer Gives November 30 Covid-19 Briefing.
Photo & Video: County Executive George Latimer Gives November 30 Covid-19 Briefing.
Yonkers Insider: Update from Westchester County Legislator, Majority Leader, MaryJane Shimsky, 12th District: Downed Tree on Cyrus Field Road.
Cyrus Field Road is closed from Legend Hollow to the Saw Mill River Parkway due to a downed tree.
There is no access to the Saw Mill River Parkway.
Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator, Nancy Barr, 6th District: Holiday on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Expect glad tidings galore at the re-imagined Holiday on the Hill Train Show in the Conservatory at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, in Somers, which opens Friday, Dec. 4. Dates, times and tickets available at LasdonPark.org.
To ensure the public’s safety, all New York State protocols are followed regarding the continued pandemic including requiring visitors to wear masks inside the Conservatory, social distancing of family groups and hand sanitizer available to all. As a feature of the Conservatory, it is engineered for proper air circulation and ventilation with two different kinds of fans and vents that bring in fresh air that will be in operation during exhibit hours.
Enjoy the magic of the season as the 2400 square foot exhibit space is transformed into a holiday fairyland, which includes more than 350 feet of track running four separate layouts of G-scale trains that wind past detailed miniature winter landscapes including the North Pole, New York City landmarks, a Lasdon Park replica and well-known holiday characters! The exhibit features thousands of colorful plants, shrubs, trees and flowers and the story of Suzie Sparkle that will engage children to learn some fun facts about the plants they see during the holiday season and why no two snowflakes are the same!
Of course, the jolly old elf in red himself, Santa, will be on hand at the Main House to bring cheer to the festivities. Visit Santa’s Workshop and Office, where he will be hearing wishes from the children. This year the house will be closed due to COVID-19, but Santa will be ready for safe scheduled appearances.
The Garden Shop will be open and selling poinsettias, additional holiday plants, gifts and stocking stuffers and treats. Relax with recorded holiday music while enjoying a quick snack on the Conservatory Plaza.
Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times, no tickets will be sold on-site.
Tickets are available through December 31. Admission $20 per adult, $10 per child and free for ages 2 and under. $15 per senior. Use code Sparkle20 to receive a 50 percent discount on your ticket purchase.
The exhibit is presented by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum with support by Mary Ward and Carol Cirieco from Houlihan Lawrence of Somers, West-Fair Electric and Whitehall Auto.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a Westchester County Park on Route 35 in Somers. The GPS address is 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah, NY 10536.
Go to the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum website at https://lasdonpark.org or call (914) 864-7268 for more information.
Sincerely,
Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator Majority Leader, MaryJane Shimsky, 12th District: FREE Flu Vaccination Clinics This Week.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Westchester County Department of Health and Phelps Hospital will be hosting FREE flu vaccination clinics at Phelps Hospital, located at 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 this week.
These clinics are a partnership between the Westchester County Department of Health and Phelps Hospital.
Registration is required at: https://apps.health.ny.gov/
Dates are as follows:
- Thursday, December 3, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Yonkers Insider: Update from Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo, 14th District: A Reminder About Outdoor Dining.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As winter approaches, there have been questions on what actually qualifies as outdoor dining. The Westchester County Department of Health has prepared the following to answer questions and clarify ambiguity:
As per the New York State “INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR FOOD SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY”, “outdoor space” is defined as an open-air space designated for the consumption of food and/or beverage, which may have a temporary or fixed cover (e.g. awning or roof) so long as such cover has at least two open sides for airflow. Within such outdoor space, all tables with seats must be at least six feet from any other table, seat, patron, or pedestrian thoroughfare or corridor. If the third and or fourth side of the tent or structure is closed it will be deemed as indoor space and all indoor regulations apply. Additionally, individual style party tents, igloos and or any other small enclosures are prohibited at this time since they do not meet the ventilation/airflow, distancing, and sanitation guidelines to protect against the spread of COVID-19. |
The Governor’s Office details all of the requirements for restaurants and food establishments HERE.
Please forward this e-news to family and friends who may be interested in this information.
Sincerely,
Yonkers Insider: ***NEWS RELEASE***: MOBILE PAPER SHREDDER AVAILABLE TO YONKERS RESIDENTS AT YONKERS MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10 A.M. -1 P.M.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MOBILE PAPER SHREDDER AVAILABLE TO YONKERS RESIDENTS AT YONKERS MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10 A.M. -1 P.M.
YONKERS, NY – November 30, 2020 – Yonkers Mayor Spano today announced the City’s Department of Public Works will provide a mobile paper shredder for Yonkers residents to use to help them fight back against fraud and protect them from identity theft by shredding sensitive personal documents. The mobile shredder will be stationed at Yonkers Middle High School, located at 150 Rockland Avenue, on Saturday, December 5th from 10AM – 1PM.
“As always, we encourage our residents to take advantage of this free shredding service,” said Mayor Spano. “Shredding personal documents serves as an opportunity to not only recycle paper but also serves to protect sensitive information against identity theft, which is the fastest growing crime in the nation.”
Residents can bring only one file-size (10”x12”x15”) box of confidential papers per household to the skating rink for shredding. All large binder clips and covers must be removed from the documents (no 3 ring binders/plastic). Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected, as well as junk mail or newspapers.
Documents that are suitable for shredding before thrown away or recycled include:
· Expired credit card statements and receipts
· Old tax returns or any other personal documents containing names, addresses or other identifying information
· Pre-approved credit card applications
· Licenses
Due to COVID 19 regulations, all residents must maintain a distance of at least six feet apart from personnel, trucks and bins and must agree to the following rules:
· All shredding materials must be placed in the trunk of one’s vehicle and remain in the car while in the service queue
· Once at the shredding station, personnel will remove shredding materials from the truck and dump contents into a security bin for transport to the mobile shredding unit
· Once prompted, residents may drive away
For more information, residents can contact the Mayor’s Help Line at 914-377-HELP (4357).
Yonkers Insider: District 7 Virtual Hearing on the Proposed 2021 Budget, Tuesday December 1 at 7:30 P.M.
Dear Neighbors,
As in previous years, I will again be holding a special hearing for District 7 residents to weigh in and share their thoughts on the Proposed 2021 Westchester County Budget, Tuesday, December 1, at 7:30 PM. This year, we will hold a hearing virtually by Webex. In short, County Executive Latimer’s proposed budget calls for:
- 2% increase for nonprofits,
- $5 million for economic development programs,
- $5 million for housing assistance programs and
- $2 million for food insecurity.
- $1 million savings on the tax levy for the second year in a row
- No cuts to services
Proposed 2021 Operating Budget
County Executive Latimer’s Full Budget Presentation Video
Register for the District 7 Webex hearing here: https://westchestergov.
In addition, the BOL will be holding another public virtual hearing on Wednesday, December 9th at 7 PM.
Other important dates:
- Adds Day: December 7th
- Deletions Day: December 11th
- Budget Vote by the BOL: December 14th
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Be well, and have a happy Thanksgiving.
All the best,
Yonkers Insider: Budget Public Hearing - Wednesday, 12/9.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The Board of Legislators will conduct a remote public hearing on the proposed Westchester County 2021 Budget on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Pursuant to Executive Orders from Governor Cuomo, to protect public health and safety, the hearing will be held without in-person access, but members of the public may participate several ways:
TO WATCH
The hearing will be streamed live and be archived our website, www.westchesterlegisltors.com.
TO SPEAK OR SUBMIT COMMENTS
The information below is for people who intend to speak or submit comments at the hearing. If you would like to watch but not speak, we encourage you use our web video streaming system as noted above.
- Online: To register to speak via the Board's Webex teleconferencing system, please visit: https://westchestergov.webex.
com/westchestergov/onstage/g. php?MTID= ee889d58fbd92372bcf3074eb34be3 247
- By phone: Speakers may call 1-844-621-3956 when the meeting begins and use the event number: 178 866 6052.
- In writing: Written statements may be submitted in advance and will be included in the record. Written comments may emailed to BOLPublicHearingComments@
westchesterlegislators.com, by 5 p.m., December, 9, 2020; or physically mailed to the Clerk of the Board of Legislators, 148 Martine Ave., 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601. These must be postmarked by December 9, 2020.
Please forward this e-news to family and friends who may be interested in this information.
Sincerely,
Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters.
Here’s what we’re reading this week:
Our Forum on Reducing Transportation Emissions: We recently held a forum on reducing emissions from the transportation sector as part of our series on implementing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. A recording of the forum is available here.
Congestion Pricing Delayed by the Trump Administration: The Federal Highway Administration has indefinitely held up approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan - one of NYLCV’s top priorities - refusing to raise any substantive concerns. NYLCV is working with other advocates to reach out to New York’s Congressional delegation and President-elect Biden’s transition team to emphasize the need to support transportation, and we are hopeful that we will see positive action on congestion pricing early in 2021.
Green Tips: Shopping Smart for the Holidays: The holiday season has begun, and it’s a good time to green our shopping habits. Check out some of our tips below for shopping smart for the holidays.
News Roundup:
Governor Cuomo signed a bill banning incineration of PFAS-laden firefighting foam. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as “forever chemicals' since they resist decomposing. PFAS compounds have raised concerns since they can persist in a person’s bloodstream for years. They are associated with illnesses such as thyroid disorders, cancer and other ailments, mostly in people where the public water supplies have been contaminated. (Albany Times Union)
A new ramp in New York City connecting the RFK Bridge and Harlem River Drive will help slash air pollution and improve traffic congestion in East Harlem. (Bronx Daily)
A harmful algal bloom in Lake George has diminished but residual blooms still remain in the lake. State officials and the Lake George Park Commission are monitoring nutrient levels. (Schenectady Daily Gazette)
Verdant Power’s East River Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy project has been in development since 2002. In late October, the initiative took another step forward when a new tidal power array consisting of three turbines was installed. The development of tidal power is a form of renewable energy that could have an important role to play in the years ahead. (CNBC)
The Youth Climate Program at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake near the center of New York state's Adirondack Park, won nearly half a million dollars from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this fall to support and expand environmental literacy. The total $449,278 award extends across three years and will put in motion The Wild Center's youth project: "Empowering Rural Youth for Community Climate Resilience in New York State." (The Sun)
In 2010, the Swinomish tribe became one of the first communities to assess the effects of climate change and enact a climate action plan. Their ambitious strategy caused an additional 50 Native American tribes to follow with their own climate strategies to protect their lands and waters. (Washington Post)
Sincerely,
New York League of Conservation Voters
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Yonkers Insider: ALL Yonkers Public Schools Students on 100% REMOTE INSTRUCTION Through Wed 12-2-2020.
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Yonkers Insider: 11/30 - 1230PM - WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO BREAK GROUND ON THE COMPOST AND EDUCATION CENTER IN VALHALLA.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO BREAK GROUND ON THE COMPOST AND EDUCATION CENTER IN VALHALLA.
(White Plains, NY) – County Executive George Latimer will join Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF), Solid Waste Division, to break ground on the Compost and Education Center (CompostED) in Valhalla.
Monday, November 30
12:30p.m.
Watch on https://www.facebook.com/
CompostED will be a small-scale food scrap composting demonstration and education site. The site will provide educational opportunities for County residents, students, and municipal officials on the environmental benefits of composting, the process of composting, and explore the ability of local municipalities to incorporate food scraps into existing organic yard waste composting sites. Westchester-based R. Pugni and Sons, Inc. will be constructing the facility for the County.
Latimer said: “CompostED and the educational opportunity it will bring, is the next step in my commitment to addressing food waste. We urge all of our residents and businesses to first reduce waste, then donate excess food to organizations serving those in Westchester who are food insecure. However, for food scraps that cannot be donated, recycling is the best option. This facility will promote food scrap recycling and educate residents, students and municipal officials on implementing it.”
Backyard composting is one way residents can recycle food scraps, and municipal participation in DEF’s Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program (RFSTAD) is another way. Under RFSTAD, Refuse District municipalities have access to transportation and disposal of residential food scraps for the same—or less—than disposing of the material as solid waste.
Even during these challenging times, the County and DEF have continued their commitment to the County’s residents and the environment.
DEF Commissioner Vincent Kopicki praised the project adding, “The CompostED facility will raise awareness about food scrap recycling through composting, and will add to the County’s already robust recycling education portfolio. With the support of County Executive Latimer, my Solid Waste team has shown great initiative and effort to imagine and bring this facility to fruition.”
Deputy Commissioner Louis Vetrone noted: “DEF’s Solid Waste Division has developed programs to make food scrap programs accessible for all municipalities, and modified existing programs such as our Household Recycling Days and Shredder Events for safe access. The increased amount of recycling that has been processed during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that County residents have reinforced their commitment to recycling, and we are thankful for the County Executive’s leadership and support in our efforts.”
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Yonkers Insider: 11/30 - 2PM - County Executive George Latimer to Give Covid-19 Briefing.
County Executive George Latimer to Give Covid-19 Briefing.
Monday, November 30
2p.m.
Watch on https://www.facebook.com/
Friday, November 27, 2020
Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers City Council Majority Leader, Corazon Pineda Issac, 2nd District.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Yonkers Insider: HOLIDAY ON THE HILL TRAIN SHOW AT LASDON PARK.
HOLIDAY ON THE HILL TRAIN SHOW AT LASDON PARK.
Expect glad tidings galore at the re-imagined Holiday on the Hill Train Show in the Conservatory at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, in Somers, which opens Friday, Dec. 4. Dates, times and tickets available at LasdonPark.org.
To ensure the public’s safety, all New York State protocols are followed regarding the continued pandemic including requiring visitors to wear masks inside the Conservatory, social distancing of family groups and hand sanitizer available to all. As a feature of the Conservatory, it is engineered for proper air circulation and ventilation with two different kinds of fans and vents that bring in fresh air that will be in operation during exhibit hours.
Enjoy the magic of the season as the 2400 square foot exhibit space is transformed into a holiday fairyland, which includes more than 350 feet of track running four separate layouts of G-scale trains that wind past detailed miniature winter landscapes including the North Pole, New York City landmarks, a Lasdon Park replica and well-known holiday characters! The exhibit features thousands of colorful plants, shrubs, trees and flowers and the story of Suzie Sparkle that will engage children to learn some fun facts about the plants they see during the holiday season and why no two snowflakes are the same!
Of course, the jolly old elf in red himself, Santa, will be on hand at the Main House to bring cheer to the festivities. Visit Santa’s Workshop and Office, where he will be hearing wishes from the children. This year the house will be closed due to COVID-19, but Santa will be ready for safe scheduled appearances.
The Garden Shop will be open and selling poinsettias, additional holiday plants, gifts and stocking stuffers and treats. Relax with recorded holiday music while enjoying a quick snack on the Conservatory Plaza.
Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times, no tickets will be sold on-site.
Tickets are available through December 31. Admission $20 per adult, $10 per child and free for ages 2 and under. $15 per senior. Use code Sparkle20 to receive a 50 percent discount on your ticket purchase.
The exhibit is presented by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum with support by Mary Ward and Carol Cirieco from Houlihan Lawrence of Somers, West-Fair Electric and Whitehall Auto.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a Westchester County Park on Route 35 in Somers. The GPS address is 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah, NY 10536.
Go to the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum website at https://lasdonpark.org or call (914) 864-7268 for more information.
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