Christian served as Junior Mayor for the Day last week. His parents won him the opportunity in the Ossining MATTERS online auction. What a remarkable young man! He arrived with a prepared list of questions. I think we addressed them all and much more. We traveled across Ossining visiting many of the people who make our local government function so... Continue Reading →
I ran for Mayor on a platform of change—and that has certainly been the case this year when it comes to key leadership positions in village government. In May we welcomed Village Manager Abraham Zambrano. One of the strengths Manager Zambrano brings is his experience in finance—and with budget season upon us, we are making... Continue Reading →
It is my privilege to announce that Abe Zambrano will be Ossining's next Village Manager. We on the Board of Trustees know he is going to do a terrific job, and we are very excited for him to step into that position on May 27. Abe is no stranger to Ossining.... Continue Reading →
I posted the below message on Facebook yesterday. The outpouring of support has been remarkable. Encouraging statements have come from family, friends, supporters, and folks who are simply fed-up with village politics. This week is certainly not a high point for transparency in local government. The residents of Ossining deserve better. I am grateful to be connecting with... 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 →
Last week Levon ran into the kitchen and asked, “Was Martin Luther King, Jr. a president?” Levon is five. He knows MLK was an important leader in our nation’s history, so it seems reasonable in his mind that someone that important was president. Until recently the fact that Presidents Day fell during Black History Month... Continue Reading →
There is no greater place for a music lover to live than Ossining. The richness of music in Ossining is a huge part of what makes this community ideal for raising our family. Last Sunday we walked down the hill to our public library to attend a free Guy Davis concert. Paxton and Levon listened,... Continue Reading →
The Craft Beer Tasting & Pool Party was a big success thanks in large part to the generosity and hard work of our hostess County Legislator Catherine Borgia and several local businesses. Supporting local businesses is a core value for my family. It reinforces our goals for preserving our environment, growing our local economy, rewarding... Continue Reading →
“I hope Huntsman does well.” That’s what I said to my husband yesterday shortly before the NH returns started coming in. “Isn’t that bad for Obama?” He replied. “Yeah. But good for our country.” Let’s just imagine what might happen to our political discourse if the leading Republican voice were an actual moderate. Someone who... 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 