Fostering a relationship of trust between local law enforcement and our immigrant community is critical to the safety of all Ossining residents. How do we achieve that at a time when federal immigration policy is dictated by tweets that foment fear and division? At the Thursday, July 25, Village Board work session, we will discuss... Continue Reading →
Every year at noon on New Year's Day, the Ossining community comes together for an inauguration. The time and date is actually dictated by the Village Charter. The fact that we make what could be the recitation of a few words into a community event, is one the things that makes Ossining special. In my remarks, I... Continue Reading →
In discussions around the village, I'm finding that some community members misunderstand my position on preserving Ossining's charter village status. I have never advocated for dissolving the village, and I do not believe it would be good for Ossining. Beyond the importance of honoring our rich history, there are powers and autonomy inherent in being a charter village that we would... Continue Reading →
I remember on my 18th birthday when the gift I selected to open first was a manila envelope, my mother said, “Well that’s appropriate.” Inside was a voter registration form. That’s the day I signed-up as a member of the Democratic Party. I’ve been a consistent voter and avid follower of national politics, but it... Continue Reading →
Writing is one way that I deepen and clarify my beliefs on things that matter to me. Another is to engage in conversations (live or virtual) with people who share my beliefs and especially with people who see things differently. My views are ever evolving, just like me. And they are informed by all that... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 