I want to invite the community to join us to learn more about the DRI program and share your input! We will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, on Zoom from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Village of Ossining was awarded $10 million for downtown revitalization…what comes next?

At the meeting, we will discuss the following topics:

We want your feedback regarding:

Click here to join the meeting: https://bit.ly/ossiningdri

As we come to the close of Black History Month in Ossining, I wish to honor the dedicated work of Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Throughout Westchester County, Joyce led presentations, participated in exhibitions, and curated tours, all culminating in the tripling of the number of visitors at the exhibits at the Bethany Arts Community from last year (WOW!).

Events began with an opening reception for the exhibit on Sunday, February 6th, and will be coming down at Bethany Arts Community on March 12th (so for those of you that haven’t been there – you still have time – click here for more information).

The highlight of Joyce’s work was when the MBK scholars and the PLP (Prestigious Ladies of Power) were trained to be docents and toured 16 classes of OUFSD 2nd graders through the exhibit. She witnessed these OHS students transform into teachers right in front of her eyes. Our budding young adults walked in nervous but left confident in their ability to lead.

We are excited to report that the Village of Ossining has moved onto Phase 2 of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Clean Transportation Prize. Starting last week, our project, Project MOVER, is competing with four other communities in New York for a $7 million prize. Up to three projects will be awarded.

If awarded, our plan will put electric bikes in reach of every Ossining resident and visitor. This may come in the form of shared electric bikes made available at docking stations or through affordable lease-to-own e-bike opportunities with priority communities. Among the goals of expanded access to e-bikes are reducing traffic and transportation costs and putting jobs, social activities, and groceries in reach of people without needing a car. We plan to begin engagement with the community in the coming week – and look forward to sharing more information soon.

The Russian military has brutally assaulted Ukraine in flagrant violation of international law. There must be a swift and unified Western response to this unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Join us in calling on Congress to work with the administration to impose crippling sanctions on Russia.

To learn more about the humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, you may contact the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, visit https://ucca.org/. You can also volunteer locally: The Afya Foundation supports the Ukrainian medical community and refugees seeking aid. Join Afya in the Warehouse in Yonkers next week and help sort critical medical supplies for shipment to Ukraine. No experience or expertise is required. You will be trained “on the job” to sort and organize unused standard medical items that are surplus from various hospitals in the New York metropolitan area. Register here: https://bit.ly/3gpNasb

You may also consider reducing Putin’s power in the world by redoubling your efforts to create a world less dependent on his disastrously eco-unfriendly fossil fuels and accelerate your move to renewable sources. You might also consider riding our County's hybrid-electric buses.

The full agenda for this week’s Legislative Meeting can be found here: Legislative Meeting - March 2 2022

Zoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83856020234

Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app:

Webinar ID: 838 5602 0234

Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 929 205 6099