Congratulations to our friends in New Rochelle for being awarded the $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Grant. This is the first time a Westchester community has won. Ossining was a finalist again this year for the DRI. We have applied all three of the years it has been available, and we have been finalists twice.... Continue Reading →
I would like to join with my fellow members of the Town of Ossining Democratic Committee and Chairwoman Thomasina Laidley-Brown in denouncing the offensive tweets made by Working Families Party trustee candidate David Kezafrika. Our community is one of hope, diversity, aspirations and families. We are a village that works together and is stronger because... Continue Reading →
Engaging with all community partners is essential in planning Ossining’s future. Small businesses are thriving for local entrepreneurs. That’s great for all of Ossining. Now it’s time to make big decisions about what kind of development we will welcome in the coming years so that we have intelligent growth that benefits our whole community. That... Continue Reading →
I am actively involved in the Greenlight NY initiative advocating for all NY drivers to become eligible to be licensed and insured—regardless of documentation status. Leaders in law enforcement agree, ensuring that all drivers know the rules of the road and have insurance, is better for everyone’s safety. Last week I spoke about this effort... Continue Reading →
Thank you to the Firefighters who bring us together every year for this ceremony. Ossining is a community that deeply appreciates the service of our first responders. We rest easier safe in the knowledge that you all stand ready to protect us. By bringing us together for this remembrance each year, you not only keep... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday I voted against ETPA. The intentions of this program are good for Ossining—keeping the village affordable and protecting tenants. Unfortunately, in practice, ETPA has too many unintended consequences that will be detrimental for the majority of Ossining residents—homeowners, small businesses and tenants alike. It also undermines the progress we’ve been making on upgrading... Continue Reading →
It's time to open up the Comprehensive Plan. That’s a collaborative process involving the whole community—residents, volunteer members of boards and committees, and our partners in the Schools and Town government. It means learning from experts in our community and our region. Now is the time for Ossining to work together to determine the blueprint for the... Continue Reading →
Last week began with some shocking incidents. But it was the people of our community that were the most remarkable. I wrote down some of my thoughts... What a harrowing start to our week! But it wasn't an oil spill or a wall collapse that tells the story of this community. Now that the immediate... Continue Reading →
At last week's Village Board meeting I read the following statement. Click here to view the public statement. In recent days, the immigration enforcement tactics happening at our southern border have shocked and appalled many of us, myself included. I am the mother of two young sons, and the thought of having them ripped away... Continue Reading →
As thousands in the LGBTQ community prepare for Pride celebrations across the country, I'll take a moment to reflect on what it means for a municipality to be welcoming and inclusive. On June 20, I proposed that the Village of Ossining become the first municipality in NYS to establish a Gender Neutral Signage Policy for... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 