Tuesday morning family, friends and grateful community members gathered at St. Ann's to celebrate the life of John Hawley. The pews were dotted with dozens of school age kids, often wearing baseball uniforms. Their presence was a powerful statement of the kindness and generosity of John Hawley. John's brother gave a moving eulogy, inspiring laughter... Continue Reading →
At tonight's village board meeting I cast my vote on the Resolution Calling for Approval of Harbor Square Request for Amended Site Plan and Special Use Permit. I had a few notes scribbled down, but no script. Here is more or less what I said... This was not an easy decision to make. It took... Continue Reading →
Do you realize next Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day? Do you know who and what is on the ballot? There were many years when I stood in the election booth feeling hesitant to complete my whole ballot because I didn't know the candidates—especially judges. For today, I offer my thoughts on candidates for the... Continue Reading →
Wish the streets in our community were more user-friendly for everyone—including pedestrians & cyclists, strollers & seniors? Please come to Village Hall (16 Croton Ave) at 7:30 on Tuesday, October 8 for the Board of Trustees work session. First up on the agenda will be a discussion about the potential for implementing a Complete... Continue Reading →
How busy is your weekend? If you have kids you probably have at least 2-3 hours dedicated to some sports team or dance class. If you're in Ossining, maybe we'll run into each other at Nelson Park, Brookside, or Snowden. Or maybe you're one of my friends that I'll see at the farmer's market. Or... Continue Reading →
Have you signed up for the Ossining MATTERS 5K/2M yet? That fantastic event is just the start of what promises to be an AMAZING day at the Ossining waterfront celebrating our Village Bicentennial. There is so much going on—live music, food, history, art, green living, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, movies, exhibits....I can't event list it all... Continue Reading →
Tonight we continue our community's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with a screening of Brother Outsider. Please visit the Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series website (www.OssiningDocumentarties.org) for details about the impressive panelists who will help us explore more about Bayard Rustin, the latest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,... Continue Reading →
We're taking shelter from the rain. Tonight's event will be held at Ossining's Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY. See you at 7:00!!
A decade ago this month Eric and I got married. We were in a stone gazebo, elaborately decorated with flowers, at the center of a circular rose garden filled with family and friends. It was a gorgeous day and every element of the ceremony was perfectly orchestrated, just as we had designed it to be.... Continue Reading →
The American flag that Betsy Ross created continues to inspire freedom, courage and an eternal desire for a more perfect union. Each time I am present for the Pledge of Allegiance, I silently give thanks for the countless people who have given life and meaning to those stars and stripes. On January 1, I affirmed... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 