May 14, 2024

I enjoyed attending this past weekend's Ossining Padres Hispanos Gala Dinner, which recognized several of Ossining's community leaders. Padres Hispanos' mission is to provide underserved communities with empowering opportunities to uplift their social mobility by escaping the hardships of living in poverty. They offer several programs, including a community food pantry, clothing bank, and ESL classes. Click here to learn more: https://ossiningpadreshispanos.org/

I scream – you scream – we all scream for ice cream! I am delighted to welcome the Penny Lick Ice Cream Company to the Kiosk at Henry Gourdine Park.

Did you know that the term “penny lick” is a notable term from the past that represents a small glass for serving ice cream in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, in which street vendors would sell the contents of the glass for one penny?

Penny Lick began scooping this past Saturday and will be open from 2:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursdays-Sundays.

On Friday, Governor Hochul announced a pilot program to enhance Metro-North Railroad's reach to Orange and Rockland Counties. The program will launch weekend service on the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry for the first time! We are so pleased for this initiative as the Village’s elected officials and staff have been working for several years to make the ferry available on the weekends.

Connecting communities accessibly and affordably is essential for our commuters and our local businesses and is vital for regional economic growth and tourism. Making those connections using reliable ferry service helps us achieve our transportation goals while reducing carbon emissions.

Click here to learn more: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-pilot-program-enhance-reach-metro-north-railroad-orange-and-rockland

This coming Saturday, May 18th, we will celebrate the inaugural launch of our military banner installation on Croton Avenue. Please arrive for our event by 9:30 AM as the program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM at the Ossining Public Library Budarz Theater. 



Please join me in honoring our heroes.

This week’s Legislative Meeting will take place at 7:30PM on Wednesday, May 15^th, at the Court House. I will not be joining this week’s meeting, as I’ll be attending the New York Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting.

Some items of note:

1. We will begin with a public hearing on a local law that contemplates changes to Chapter 147 (Food Establishments) related to Refreshment.
2. The Board will have a resolution to extend the “preferred developer” status to WBP Development/ St. Katherine Group for the lots at Main & Spring.
3. The Board will have a resolution adopting Local Law #5 of 2024, which will enact changes to Chapter 162 (“Property Maintenance”) and will also add a new Chapter 249 (“Vacant Building and Storefront Registry”).
4. The Board will have a resolution to send the Zoning Text Amendments re: the Indian Brook/ Croton Gorge overlay to the Village’s Planning Board for review and comment.
5. The Board will also have a resolution to authorize a license agreement with the folks looking to purchase 45 Broadway.
6. Finally, under New Business, the Board has a resolution authorizing special inspections related to the Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant.

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