January 2023 Update
Over the past three years, the Village has received nearly $30 million in State, Federal, and County funding. This is a testament to the strong relationships that this administration has built with government agencies and our elected representatives. Just last week, the Westchester County Association and Non-profit sponsored A Conversation with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. During this meeting, the Senator focused on Federal initiatives impacting our County and cited the $4 Million in funding via the Omnibus Bill for the Ossining Rt 9 Road Diet. These relationships will continue to be critically important as Ossining embarks on implementing the multiple initiatives under DRI, Project MOVER, and the Road Diet projects. Recent funding facilitated by former Assemblymember Sandy Galef is being used to augment our DRI initiatives by funding the upgrade of our historic 5 Corner Intersection at Main and Spring Streets. Funding facilitated through Senators Reichlin-Melnick, and Harckham is being used to improve our parks with more inclusive playground facilities.
As our community revitalizes, we will demonstrate that these funds have been invested wisely. We will make room for more governmental partnerships to support important regional initiatives such as the Sing Sing Prison Museum and more active recreational use of our unique and beautiful riverfront. As we go out to bid on the new Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant, we will be looking for support through Federal and State water infrastructure programs to ensure that our most precious water resource is protected from contaminants, for us now and for future generations. In contrast, we look for ways to minimize the impact on our water ratepayers.
Ossining’s success represents the efforts of everyone on staff and local government. It is buoyed significantly by the support of our County, State, and Federal representatives. Equally important is the realignment of our staff and consultants who work well together to improve the quality and quantity of the work being done through every corner of our Village.
