Firefighters Association 150th Annual Convention Dress Parade - August 13, 3pm to 5pm - Broadway and Main St.

The Village of Tarrytown is honored to host the 150^th Annual Firefighters Association of the State of New York Convention, bringing 45 fire departments from across the state to our Village for four days of activities. The festivities will culminate in a dress parade to be held on Saturday, August 13 from 3 to 5pm. Come down to Main Street and Broadway to celebrate our local fire department and their statewide compatriots. The parade route will run from 303 South Broadway to Main Street, and down to the waterfront at Losee field.

Fire Departments  from Westchester, the Hudson Valley and as far as Niagara County and Long Island will join FASNY leadership to recognize the esteemed history of the Association and the incredible legacy of the entire volunteer fire service.  

Vintage fire trucks will be showcased and the parade will honor honor FASNY Past President Gunnar Neilson, a Past Chief of the Ossining Fire Department, as the Grand Marshal. 

Please be aware that the celebration will mean Broadway/Rt.9 and Main Street will be closed from 2pm to 6pm on August 13. Please make alternative transportation arrangements to avoid Broadway/Rt. 9 that afternoon. The H-Bridge will also be closed to vehicular traffic from 3 to 5pm.

If attending the parade, please plan to park your vehicle and walk to your spectator location in advance. Parking will be available in Lots 1,2, 5, A and D. The interactive parking map for the Village can be found here: https://www.axisgis.com/tarrytownny/

Visitors from outside the immediate vicinity should consider taking Metro North and walking the short distance to Main Street.

The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect:

• No Parking on Broadway and Main Street: 12pm to 6pm.(Vehicles will be towed if parked in the No Parking zone during this time frame)
• No parking on the south side of Main Street between Windle Park and South Washington Street from 10am to 6pm.
• No vehicular traffic on Broadway/Rt. 9 and Main Street from 2pm to 6pm.
• No vehicular traffic on the H-Bridge from 3pm to 5pm.

Did You Know...

The all-volunteer Tarrytown Fire Department has provided residents of the Village of Tarrytown with fire  protection for over 150 years. The companies operate out of five fire stations with over 200 volunteers.  

There are six volunteer fire companies: 

• Conqueror Hook & Ladder, Ladder 37, located at Main street
• Phenix Hose, Engine 76, located on Central avenue
• Consolidated Engine, Engine 77 located on Sheldon Avenue
• Washington Engine, Tower Ladder 78 located on Rt. 119
• Hope Hose, Engine 79 located at Main Street
• Riverside Hose, Engine 80 located at the bottom of Franklin Street

The Department covers a large area, well beyond the Village, including the New York State Thruway from the Yonkers toll booth to the opposite side of the Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee) bridge; the Hudson River; and the Glenville Fire District. Tarrytown is one of only a few that still have a fire boats in the water. The Fire Department also provides help to the surrounding departments and within the county of Westchester.

Interested in volunteering?

https://www.tarrytownfd.org/volunteer/ 

Climate-adaptive Design Studio

The Village is pleased to announce its selection as the host community for the fall 2022 Climate-adaptive Design Studio. The Climate-adaptive Design (CaD) Studio is a semester-long course created by the Cornell Department of Landscape Architecture that links students with Hudson riverfront communities to explore design alternatives for more climate resilient and connected waterfront areas. Offered in collaboration with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program, the fall CaD studio will feature the work of third-year graduate students and will take place from September through December of 2022.

The Village of Tarrytown was selected to host the 2022 CaD studio through an application process that was open to all Hudson River Estuary waterfront communities. Letters of interest were solicited during the spring, and Tarrytown was chosen as the host site after a thorough review of seven applicant communities. 

Mayor Karen Brown says of Tarrytown’s selection, “This is an honor and a big win for the Village of Tarrytown. It coincides with the heightened interest in our waterfront and will set the bar for sustainability and climate-resilience measures in future projects.”

The CaD studio assists municipalities in evaluating their waterfront and developing a vision for integration of diverse uses in ways that are visually appealing, highly functional, and resilient to flooding and other climate-related risks. During and after the CaD studio, communities examine options, including nature-based solutions for stormwater and shoreline management, engineered shoreline reinforcements, adaptation of infrastructure at risk of flooding and inundation, and strategic retreat from highly vulnerable areas. The CaD studio emphasizes design principles that embrace water-dependent and water-enhanced uses, utilize nature-based solutions, and anticipate changing conditions over time.

The Tarrytown CaD studio will feature three visits by student designers, which will include meetings with community stakeholders. The first community meeting will take place in September, a design workshop will take place in October and the final open house to share the resulting designs will take place in December.

Individuals with an interest learning about opportunities to participate in the Tarrytown studio can contact CaD team member Liz LoGiudice at liz.loguidice@gmail.com  and can also refer to the webpage dedicated to the project on the Village website for updates: https://www.tarrytownny.gov/village-trustees/pages/climate-adaptive-design-studio-cad.  

Designs from past CaD studios can be found at https://trophic.design/cad/.  For more information about the CaD studio, visit tinyurl.com/CornellCaD. 

New Voting Districts and Upcoming Primary on August 23

Tarrytown now has two Congressional Districts instead of just one?  With the next election, Tarrytown will be divided into the 16th Congressional District and the 17th Congressional District.

The dividing line is not self-evident. Interested in finding your Congressional District?

Use this handy online tool.

August 23 is primary day for the U.S. House of Representatives and the NYS Senate. Here is a guide to primary voting in Westchester County with key dates. 

There are four Democrats on the primary ballot for the 16th Congressional District and one uncontested Republican candidate (no primary). For the 17th Congressional District there are two Democrats on the primary ballot and four Republicans.

Want to learn more about the candidates? The League of Women Voters held candidate forums. Here are the posted recordings: 

U.S. Congressional District 16 Democrat Primary: July 25, 2022

U.S. Congressional District 17 Republican Primary: July 28, 2022

U.S. Congressional District 17 Democrat Primary: August 1, 2022

There are no primaries for the State Senate race in Senate District 35.

A nine-day early voting period for the August Primary runs from August 13 - 21, 2022. Registered voters eligible to vote in their party’s primary will be able to cast their ballot at ANY of the 23 designated Early Voting locations in the County. Here is a link to the County Board of Elections with information about registering to vote, Early Voting, and signing up for absentee ballots. 

Blood Drive at Senior Center on September 2 

Did you know:

• Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets. 
• The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 units.
• A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
• Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors.
• The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
• One donation can help save more than one life. 

Be a hero on September 2nd, and donate blood for the Red Cross at the Senior Center.

To register: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time

Update on Rt. 9/ Broadway Paving 

Paving is complete! The remaining work over the next two weeks will involve striping and clean-up. Nightime NO PARKING rules on Broadway between Benedict and Beekman will remain in effect next week.

Con Ed Work

Con Ed crews continue gas main upgrade work on North Washington. Next week, they may halt work temporarily due to heat. 

The week of 8/15 they are scheduled to cross Main Street which will disrupt traffic for approximately one week. Schedule subject to change depending on weather. 

Village Paving Continues

Milling and paving as well as curb replacement continues on Detmer and Doris Lane. From mid-August the work will continue on Benedict, Grove and Riverview (between Glen Street and Church St.)

Any questions? Call the Department of Public Works at (914) 631-0356.

Pedestrian Bridge Closed Temporarily for Repair

The pedestrian bridge connecting Tappan Landing and Riverview is  temporarily closed for repair. Aware of  how many residents use the bridge to commute to work and access central areas of the Village, we are exploring all possibilities to get the repairs done quickly.

Dining Al Fresco Rain Date Tomorrow! 

Enjoy outdoor dining on August 6, and then we take a break until Labor Day weekend.

Community Calendar for Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow

Thank you Kids Club!

Westchester County 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial Committee Soliciting Names of those who have died of 9/11 Related Illnesses

The Westchester County 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial Committee is soliciting names of those who have died of 9/11 related illness for the 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial at Kensico Dam.

If you know someone who was a 9/11 First Responder (Ground Zero, Pentagon or Shanksville, PA), worked or resided in Westchester County, and passed away as result of a 9/11 related illnesses please contact Co-Chair of the Westchester County 9/11 Related Illnesses Memorial Committee Matt McCauley at mmccauley@thmllp.com or (914) 343-5251.

For more information.

Cultural Festivals at Kensico Dam in Valhalla

Experience an exciting variety of cultures from around the world this summer without leaving Westchester County during the annual Cultural Heritage Celebrations held in county parks.

Festivals will be held rain or shine.

Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for seating on the lawn.

All events, dates, times and locations are subject to change. 

India: August 7

Jewish: August 21

Muslim Heritage: August 28

For more information and full schedule: https://parks.westchestergov.com/heritage-festivals

Monkeypox Resources and Vaccine Information Available 

Monkeypox Vaccinations are available:

Westchester Medical Center has availability for vaccinations; residents can call (914) 326-2060 to schedule an appointment from Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Residents can find a list of available appointments at this link.

Residents with questions, or in need of assistance registering, can call 995-8900

More Monkeypox Resources and Information available through the Loft LGBTQ Community Center: https://www.loftgaycenter.org/monkey_pox_what_you_need_to_know

Nominations Open For Senior Hall of Fame 

Do you know a senior who is making a positive difference in Westchester County through his or her professional life, volunteer work or both? If so, Westchester County Executive George Latimer invites you to submit a nomination to the Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame, now in its 40th year.

The Senior Hall of Fame is a tribute to older adults who have generously given their time and energy to improve the quality of life in their communities or the County at large. Their contributions can be through their professional lives, volunteer work or both.

Deadline Sept. 9, 2022

Nominations deadline is Sept. 9. Nominations may be submitted using the online 2022 nomination form or by downloading and completing, as instructed, the printable form. If you decide to mail the form using the US Postal Service, it must be postmarked by Sept. 9 and sent to:

Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame

Attn: Myrna Merchant

9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor

Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

To be nominated, a person must:

• Be at least 60 or older, live in Westchester, and not be a past Hall of Fame inductee. View list of former inductees. If you have questions, contact Rose Cappa using the above contact information .
• Have made significant contributions to improve life in Westchester.
• Be an outstanding leader or advocate.
• Have done professional work that reflects innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if nomination is based on paid professional work).

For more information.

One-On-One Consultation Available for Westchester Seniors And Their Families

Thursday, August 18, 2022

10 a.m. – Noon.

Registration opens at 7am on August 17th at seniorlawday.info

Free 15 minute consult via Zoom with an Attorney, Certified Financial Planner or Care Manager

No cost & no obligation!

What You Need to Know:

• These are for members of the public and will occur via Zoom.

• Registration opens at 7am on August 17th and will close when full. Go to seniorlawday.info

• Provide brief information on the nature of your request, so that we can match you with the right professional.

• We will assign you a time slot between 10am and 12pm on August 18th.

Getting Healthcare to Which You Are Entitled and Not Unwanted Care -What You Should Know

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

10 – 11 AM

Register for this FREE webinar for older adults & their families

Registration URL: https://bit.ly/WestCareChoice

(Dial-in by phone also available; numbers obtained on registration or by calling and leaving a message for Paul at 914.231.3227)

This webinar will cover a range of important healthcare treatment and decision-making issues. We will discuss the differences between palliative care and hospice and when each can benefit patients.

Attendees will learn about their rights in a health care setting in order to make informed decisions as everyone is entitled to only receive health care treatment that they want and not get unwanted curative treatment. We will also cover what can be done if unwanted treatment is provided against a patient’s wishes.

We hope to empower individuals to know what kind of end-of-life decisions that they can make.

Speaker: David C. Leven, Executive Director Emeritus and Senior Consultant,

            End of Life Choices New York

Contact: bruce@marketingsense2.com

2022 Community Health Assessment Survey

The Westchester County Department of Health is conducting a survey to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of residents. The Community Health Assessment Survey will only take about 10 minutes to finish and your answers will help shape the work that we do in the coming years. You can also print the survey and mail it in: English  Spanish

Join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about the suggested plan.

• ​August 16, 2022 at 7 p.m. Click here to register via Zoom.
• August 17, 2022 at 12 p.m. Click here to register via Zoom.

Let us know what you think about the suggested changes.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988—the new universal three-digit dialing code for suicide prevention and SAMSHA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) administers the new “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,” which replaces the current toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

Importantly, the pre-existing 10-digit number will remain active and will connect callers to the new 988 Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is designed to become a simple alternative to both 911 and the existing 1-800 number. Calling 988 will direct the caller to representatives specifically trained in the management of suicide risk and other mental health crises. This new, simplified tool is critical for older adults and those living with a disability.

For more information, please see the following resources:

• SAMSHA, “988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline” 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline general information