Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A teen from New York and two Pennsylvania residents were killed in a violent two-car crash on Route 309 state police in Lehigh County announced on Monday Pennsylvania State Police from the Fogelsville barracks said was heading northbound when she crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Jeep Compass driven by a 30-year-old woman from Fountain Hill were passengers and were both pronounced dead on scene at 3:42 p.m The driver of the Hyundai was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest with injuries was a passenger and died from his injuries at 7:26 a.m The driver of the Jeep was also hospitalized The causes and manners of death will be released once they are complete Troopers said a third vehicle initially reported to be involved was not part of the crash Route 309 was shut down and traffic detoured at Gun Club and Mountain/Mosserville roads during the investigation The crash is under investigation by PSP Fogelsville with help from the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit Details about the victims were not immediately available; their families are invited to share information with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com 2025 at 7:44 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Firefighters from neighboring towns and Greenburgh helped fight the stubborn blaze NY — Police have arrested a suspect who fled from a crash that caused a fire that would displace 15 people the Ossining Police Department began receiving calls about a vehicle that struck a house in the area of South Highland Avenue Officers arriving at the scene found that a 2011 Subaru Impreza had struck the corner of the house at 62 South Highland Ave Authorities say the car caused extensive damage to the house and struck the utility connections to the building The car was unoccupied at the time of officers' arrival SEE ALSO: Cops Hunting For Suspect Who Drove Into House, Causing Fire, And Fled The Ossining Fire Department eventually brought the fire under control The destruction would displace 15 residents and their pets from apartments in the house Witnesses told police that they saw the driver leaving the scene after the crash turned himself in at Ossining Police Department headquarters He will be arraigned in Ossining Town Justice Court on April 15 Mackey was not the registered owner of the vehicle involved in the incident and information about criminal charges is forthcoming Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Critical Conversations: bridging pathways forward to greater understanding and creative solutions and Environment for the Village of Ossining and Environment (CCCE) was hired by the Village of Ossining to conduct an Analysis of the Housing Vacancy Rate in the Village in order to establish rent control for eligible parcels The goal of the project was to determine the vacancy rate in buildings that were completed prior to January 1 1974 and that contain at least six dwelling units The vacancy rate analysis is meant to be used by the Village Board of Trustees to determine whether a housing emergency as defined by the NYS Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) exists for this class of buildings This study used the US Census Bureau’s definition for housing vacancy rate Vacant units are units that are available for rent or sale and not vacant due to construction such as repairs and renovation or being used for storage Housing Vacancy Rate is calculated by dividing the number of available vacant units by the total number of units.  The total number of units is equal to the sum of available vacant and occupied units Surveys began in late May and were completed at the end of July 2018 with the assistance of graduate students from Pratt Institute’s Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment conducted the study through on-site surveys SAVI collaborated with CCCE to produce maps to survey the eligible housing units in the area and final maps to show the vacancy rates and the percentage of Hispanic population in the area The CCCE presented the findings and the maps to the Village of Ossining which passed the Rent Stabilization law for the parcels in question Graduate Assistant Isil Akgul and SAVI staff member Case Wyse provided data processing and mapping assistance to CCCE OSSINING – A long-awaited affordable housing project is one step closer to becoming a reality as construction began in early April along the waterfront a $96 million multi-family rental community at 30 Water St. consists of an eight-story residential building with 108 units for low- to moderate-income households The development also features a pedestrian trail The complex will include 40 one-bedroom units 59 two-bedroom units and nine three-bedroom units all designed for households earning 30% to 80% of the Area Median Income meaning $51,000 to $136,000 for a family of four The construction is expected to be completed in early 2027 also plans to extend the Sing Sing Kill Greenway trail to connect to a train station create a linear park and 4,000-square-foot community space and build a garage that includes 45 municipal parking spaces Ossining Mayor Rika Levin said in a statement that the project aligns with the village’s goal of supporting developments that benefit local businesses and residents “The village of Ossining has long been considered one of the most affordable villages in Westchester,” Levin said “This affordable housing initiative at the waterfront continues to be in line with our focus on balancing development with the village’s capacity to support such growth for the benefit of businesses and residents.”     More: Federal funding cuts may slow Westchester's affordable housing development formerly home to the Village Department of Public Works is considered a "brownfield" — or previously used for industrial or commercial purposes and potentially affected by environmental contamination The new development will incorporate sustainable designs such as geothermal heating and cooling enhanced insulation and electric vehicle charging stations The project is supported through a mix of public funds and private investments including state Homes and Community Renewal Westchester County’s New Homes Land Acquisition program and the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Brownfield Cleanup program Kathy Hochul’s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan which has financed more than 5,000 affordable homes in Westchester “Our public private partnership with the village of Ossining Westchester County and New York State that has allowed this transformation redevelopment of a fallow brownfield site into mixed-income affordable housing neighborhood retail and a linear park connecting the downtown with the waterfront area of the village,” William Balter Helu Wang covers economic growth and real estate for The Journal News/lohud and USA Today Network Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction for Station Plaza a new affordable housing development in the village of Ossining This transformative project will provide 108 affordable apartments along with essential community facilities and commercial space helping to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and increase housing options in the area New York State Homes and Community Renewal has financed more than 5,000 affordable homes in Westchester County Station Plaza continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan which is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.   “The solution to the housing crisis is simple — we have to build more housing,” Governor Hochul said. “Affordable transit-oriented developments like Station Plaza in Westchester will unlock opportunities for generations of New Yorkers and create new pathways for families to thrive.”   consists of an eight-story residential building with 108 units and a four-level detached parking garage Each apartment will be designated for households earning at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income ensuring affordability for a diverse range of future residents.  Station Plaza will feature modern amenities coworking spaces and a communal laundry area The development will also include a 3,400-square-foot retail space a 4,000-square-foot community facility and a 64,000-square-foot parking structure offering 195 spaces 150 of which will be designated for tenants at no charge the project will provide residents with access to a linear public park and an extension of the Sing Sing Kill Greenway.  The development is a model of sustainability incorporating high-performance building standards such as geothermal heating and cooling a rooftop photovoltaic solar array and enhanced insulation exceeding code requirements 11 electric vehicle charging stations will be available for residents with infrastructure in place for additional future installations The project is expected to achieve Enterprise Green Communities Plus certification further underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and upon successful completion of environmental cleanup work could be eligible for $11 million for land remediation and redevelopment and $2.5 million in sustainability-focused equity in the form of tax credits to be issued by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance.  New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said we are bringing more than 100 high-quality energy-efficient apartments to a region in desperate need of more housing options This $96 million investment exemplifies our mission to create affordable housing that not only serves individuals and families across New York but also strengthens neighborhoods and entire communities.”  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said “New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program is a critical tool supporting community revitalization across the state By cleaning up environmental pollution in communities like Ossining we can unlock investments in critical needs like affordable housing and give these sites new life the Station Plaza project in Westchester County will be a prime example of how this successful cleanup program is helping advance Governor Hochul’s continued efforts to increase affordable sustainable housing statewide while supporting DEC’s mission to protect public health and the environment.”  Senator Charles Schumer said, “Every family in Westchester deserves a safe and affordable place to call home I’m proud that the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit that I worked hard to protect and expand has delivered millions to build over 100 new homes at Station Plaza in Ossining High housing costs are a key driver of inflation so we must build more housing for working people to bring down those high prices I applaud Governor Hochul’s work increasing access to affordable housing in Westchester and across New York and I will continue working to deliver federal resources to ensure that every New Yorker has a roof over their heads.”  “The new Station Plaza development in Ossining will help meet the pressing need for housing within the financial reach of seniors on fixed incomes A public-private partnership with commitments from Governor Hochul local officials and a community-minded developer this development is being built with geothermal heating and cooling—a model of sustainability and energy efficiency that will benefit residents for years to come.”  “I am so excited that the Station Plaza project is getting underway community space and vitality to an area that has suffered from underinvestment and New York State Homes and Community Renewal for coming together for this project which will be transformative for this neighborhood and the area as a whole.”  “I am excited at this public private enterprise which brings together the best of government practices aligned with private investment The village of Ossining has long been considered one of the most affordable villages in Westchester This affordable housing initiative at the waterfront continues to be in line with our focus on balancing development with the village’s capacity to support such growth for the benefit of businesses and residents.  Of special note is the incorporation of state-of-the-art decarbonization elements for environmental sustainability commercial retail space and community space along with the extension of the unique Sing Sing Kill greenway.”  President of WBP Development LLC William Balter said “We are excited about our public private partnership with the village of Ossining Westchester County and New York State that has allowed for this transformation redevelopment of a fallow brownfield site into mixed-income affordable housing neighborhood retail and a linear park connecting the downtown with the waterfront area of the village.”  Governor Hochul is committed to addressing New York’s housing crisis and making the State more affordable and more livable for all New Yorkers the Governor secured a landmark agreement to increase New York’s housing supply through new tax incentives for Upstate communities new incentives and relief from certain state-imposed restrictions to create more housing in New York City a $500 million capital fund to build up to 15,000 new homes on State-owned property an additional $600 million in funding to support a variety of housing developments statewide and new protections for renters and homeowners $25 billion Housing Plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes More than 55,000 homes have been created or preserved to date.  The FY25 Enacted Budget also strengthened the Pro-Housing Community Program which the Governor launched in 2023 Pro-Housing Certification is now a requirement for localities to access up to $650 million in discretionary funding Nearly 300 communities have been certified Nearly two weeks after a car slammed into a multi-family home in Westchester and triggered a fire that displaced more than a dozen residents police say they’ve caught the driver who fled from the scene is accused of crashing into 62 South Highland Ave 33-year-old Tevin Mackey of Ossining turned himself in to police in connection with the crash when a 2011 Subaru Impreza barreled into the corner of a home at 62 South Highland Ave. The Impreza struck the building’s utility connections in the crash igniting a fire that tore through the structure First responders arrived to find the vehicle abandoned and the fire spreading Ossining Fire Department crews brought the blaze under control with help from departments including Croton and Millwood Firefighters also rescued cats from one of the affected apartments but 15 residents and their pets were left homeless Witnesses told police a man fled the vehicle on foot after the crash was later identified as a suspect during an investigation into the crash who is not the registered owner of the vehicle is scheduled to be arraigned in Ossining Town Justice Court on Tuesday Police said criminal charges are forthcoming The crash and fire devastated multiple families, including a single mother who lived in one of the units with her 10-year-old child and three cats, as Daily Voice reported.  In a GoFundMe fundraiser launched after the fire, she said she is unemployed and has no savings The community has raised over $5,500 to help her find a new place to live Police ask anyone who saw Mackey after the crash to contact the department or visit their website At Croton's Earth Day Celebration on May 3rd (rain date May 10th) the Village's Conservation Advisory Council is offering one free tree seedling per family Pickup will be at the CAC table on Earth Day at Senasqua Park between 11AM and 2:30PM Any trees not picked up by then will be made available to the public .Please note (though there may be leftovers available after 2:30PM) Sign up using the link below and see information on the five varieties that are available sun and terrain qualities you intend to plant in This press release was produced by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson The views expressed here are the author’s own a former Pleasantville schools superintendent who became Ossining's interim schools chief in July 2023 will continue leading the Ossining schools as official superintendent through June of 2027 The Ossining school board announced that it reached a contract with Fox-Alter to stay on “The Board is unanimous in its belief that Ms Fox-Alter has made an extraordinary impact on our school district over these past 18 months and we are honored that she has agreed to continue to serve as our Superintendent of Schools,” Board of Education President Christine Mangiamele said in a statement Fox-Alter led the Pleasantville schools for 11 years before retiring in 2021 she served as a president of the Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents and became a regional leader on key issues in education state Education Commissioner Betty Rosa named Fox-Alter the state's academic monitor in the East Ramapo school district a position she kept until becoming Ossining's interim chief Ossining voters easily approved a $210 million bond issue for the school district perhaps the largest school bond proposal ever in Westchester County The funding will cover projects including a new middle school new classrooms at Ossining High School and Claremont Elementary School and renovations of a historic former church into a theater and classroom for high school arts instruction The 5,000-student district has been struggling with a lack of space amid enrollment growth Fox-Alter rolled up her sleeves with our consultants and community members to pass a transformational bond project that will expand our facilities to best meet the needs of our students," Mangiamele said "We are confident that she is the right person to carry out the initial implementation of this voter-approved work and strengthen administrative systems to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes Officials said the bond issue would not increase the district's tax levy because the district will use an established section of its budget until now used to pay for short-term capital repairs to pay off debt not covered by significant state aid More: Ossining voters approve $210M bond for new classrooms, largest for a Westchester district Fox-Alter said she'll focus on curriculum and programs critical to students' success and I am honored that the Board of Education has the confidence in me to continue leading this proud school district for the next three years,” Fox-Alter said in a statement “Every day I come to work excited for the challenges that we are tackling and that’s because the people of this school community are inspiring to partner with on the educational journey of their children.” Her annual salary under the contract will be $320,000 The school board said they expect Fox-Alter to retire at the end of the new contract and that they will begin searching for a successor in spring of 2026 A multi-family home in Westchester caught fire and lost its structural integrity after a car driven by a suspect who fled the scene crashed into it The blaze happened at an Ossining home in the area of South Highland Avenue and Lincoln Place.  firefighters were called to the area of South Highland Avenue and Lincoln Place in Ossining where a car had crashed into a multi-family residence and burst into flames according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Ossining Fire Department units transmitted a “10-75” signal worked alongside firefighters from Millwood and other departments to attack the flames even as the structure itself was compromised by the force of the crash Firefighters had to work within the damaged home which included climbing a heavily damaged staircase and using portable ladders to reach the upper floors Croton firefighters also rescued cats from one of the damaged apartments and safely returned them to their owners members of the Westchester County Technical Rescue Team and Squad 36 — a specialized unit consisting of Fairview and Scarsdale firefighters — responded to shore up the damaged structure and building department staff spent hours on Saturday securing the building and helping the displaced residents The driver of the vehicle ran from the scene after the crash OSSINING — A long-awaited affordable housing project will soon rise by the waterfront multifamily rental community at 30 Water St. will consist of two new buildings with 109 units serving households with incomes at 30% to 80% of the "area median income," which translate to an income of between $32,800 and $87,500 for one person planned to extend the Sing Sing Kill Greenway trail to connect to a train station create a linear plaza and 3,800-square-foot community space as well as build a garage that includes 45 municipal parking spots The $94 million project recently secured a tax break of about $5.6 million from the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency and is expected to begin two years of construction in November More: Developer poised to build affordable condos on parking lot in Croton-on-Hudson Ossining Mayor Rika Levin said the development is among a few projects that are long overdue “Healthy communities have a balance of affordable market-rate and luxury housing stock," Levin said "This piece of affordable housing is another part of the portfolio.” Levin hopes the addition of community space and improvements on sidewalk and landscaping will revitalize the area and benefit local businesses The project is located on the former site of a Village Department of Public Works property, owned by the village, and includes a brownfield cleanup. A brownfield typically is a former industrial or commercial property where operations may have resulted in environmental contamination “We’re envisioning it as a rise of all boats," Levin said chief operating officer at WBP Development said one of the company's priorities is to transform underutilized community sites into “sustainable housing projects that benefit the community.”  He highlighted that the Station Plaza project will feature geothermal heating and cooling systems and solar panels “It’s a great example of public private partnership of developing affordable housing on a great piece of property that is currently not on the tax roll,” Wendling said WBP Development has built 25 affordable housing projects across the Hudson Valley It also has a few affordable home ownership projects in the pipeline including a high-rise condo building with 126 units in New Rochelle and a 68-unit affordable condo development at the former Berkeley College site in White Plains Helu Wang covers development and real estate for The Journal News/lohud and USA Today Network An Ossining motorist who killed a 62-year-old Hawthorne man in a hit-and-run accident last year was spared incarceration in the case to five years of probation and fined $2,000 for the accident that killed John Foote as he was crossing Route 9A near where he lived Saldana pleaded guilty in October to the single felony charge in the case after state Supreme Court Justice James McCarty promised him the probationary term Saldana's 2011 Jeep Cherokee struck Foote as he crossed Saw Mill River Road near Belmont Road in Hawthorne Saldana did not stop but parts of the damaged car witness accounts and license plate readers helped Mount Pleasant detectives track the car to his home on Spring Street in Ossining Fabricio Argudo Saldana of Ossining told police he was not speedingWhen they confronted him outside his home three hours after the accident and asked about his damaged car he told them he was in an accident on 9A and they took him into custody Saldana told detectives he saw the person cross the road but that he had no time to brake The investigation did not reveal evidence of intoxicated or reckless driving conditions that could have led to homicide charges Saldana's sentencing in February was postponed after he was arrested in Ossining on an unrelated domestic charge That charge was dismissed earlier this month and Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Strongin said Thursday that prosecutors were therefore not seeking any enhanced sentence He said Foote's brother had accepted the position of the District Attorney's Office related to sentencing Bethany Arts Community in Ossining was founded in 2015 as a space to bring artists and members of the community together “Bethany Arts Community is essentially and to its core a safe place for connection," founder David Lyons said "And that's a connection for artists of all varying levels whether you're an amateur or you're an established artist Bethany includes a 44,000-square-foot facility on 25 acres, which was purchased from Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The chapel has been converted to a performance venue More lohud on location: See students tour the Black History exhibit at Bethany Arts Community in Ossining our photographers train their craft on what makes this place our place Check lohud.com every Friday to see where our photographer went for our newest lohud on location feature 2025 at 3:13 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A new development is expected to help the Hudson Valley dig its way out of a growing housing crisis (Office of NY Governor)VILLAGE OF OSSINING NY — A new affordable housing project in Westchester County is full steam ahead Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday the start of construction for Station Plaza The project will provide 108 affordable apartments along with community facilities and commercial space which is expected to help revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and increase housing options in the area NYS Homes and Community Renewal has financed over 5,000 affordable homes in Westchester County The governor's $25 billion five-year Housing Plan is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide "The solution to the housing crisis is simple — we have to build more housing," Governor Hochul said transit-oriented developments like Station Plaza in Westchester will unlock opportunities for generations of New Yorkers and create new pathways for families to thrive." will consist of an eight-story residential building with 108 units and a four-level detached parking garage which is expected to ensure affordability for a diverse range of residents Station Plaza's amenities will include a roof deck a 4,000-square-foot community facility and a 64,000-square-foot parking structure with 195 spaces the project will provide residents with access to a linear public park and an extension of the Sing Sing Kill Greenway The development is considered to be a model of sustainability with high-performance building standards such as geothermal heating and cooling There will also be 11 electric vehicle charging stations for residents which will further underscore its commitment to environmental stewardship could be eligible for $11 million for land remediation and redevelopment and $2.5 million in sustainability-focused equity in the form of tax credits to be issued by the NYS Department of Tax and Finance Rockland County Business Journal A project three decades in the making symbolically birthed this week in Ossining with the exuberant swing of sledgehammers smashing through a wall at 65 Central Avenue Welcome to the future home of the Sing Sing Prison Museum The Board of Trustees of the Sing Sing Prison Museum along with local elected and former state officials as well as the owners of the 1865 Olive House gathered to mark the event with a “wall-breaking,” words of exhilaration “This is an interesting chapter,” in Sing Sing’s history and a former director of the National Museum of American History at Smithsonian in Washington He told attendees the “first story” about the idea for a Sing Sing museum was written up in The New York Times in 1987 the Sing Sing Prison Museum has hit the jackpot: the release of the 2025 Oscar-nominated film of the eponymous prison name that humanizes prisoners through the dramatic arts and the 200th anniversary of the prison’s founding The museum is expected to open in the fall “Almost every chapter in (prison) history has a few pages written in Sing Sing,” said Glass who said the mission for the project is to shed light on the history of the prison and ultimately to pose the question: “Why do we have prisons?” Sing Sing Prison Museum will initially occupy 1,500 square feet of gallery space on the first floor of the 13,000-square-foot 1865 Olive House situated .7 miles from the Sing Sing Correctional Facility on Hunter Street owned by the Fan sisters and their family since the 1940s is set to become a cultural center at the heart of Ossining The building is also home to Hudson Valley Books for Humanity “The criminal justice system has its ups and downs,” said Jane Friedman Sing Sing Prison Museum’s assistant director Amy Hufnagel said the project is less about prison – and more about prison reform “We’re not going to focus on the electric chair,” she said This will be a place to discuss the penal system Museum officials have attracted partners like Hudson Link for Higher Education which works with accredited colleges to provide education life skills and reentry to incarcerated people The program provides post-secondary educational opportunities for incarcerated students enrolled in programs at six correctional facilities in the greater New York area Board members with criminal justice experience include Anthony Czarnecki a former Chief of Staff at the Westchester County Correction Department for 25 years and president of The Chartwell Group USA – a criminal justice consulting firm who served as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision from 2007 to 2013 he was the Superintendent of Sing Sing Correctional Facility from 2000 to 2007 And straight from Hollywood – riding the buzz surrounding the well-received Sing Sing film — is Jon-Adrian Velazquez (“JJ” Velazquez) an American legal reform activist and actor who was wrongfully convicted of a 1998 murder of a retired police officer He was serving a 25-years-to-life sentence at maximum security Sing-Sing prison before being granted clemency and released in 2021 He is Co-founder and Executive Director of Voices from Within in New York Program Director at the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice who lives in White Plains but spent most of his post-prison years in the Village of West Haverstraw co-stars with the Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin in the A24 prison drama Sing Sing that brings to life a group of incarcerated men played by formerly incarcerated actors who find purpose through acting in theater productions Velazquez struggled to put food on the table for his two babies He had an early scrape with the law but blames being misidentified for a crime he didn’t commit Velazquez said he was misidentified in the case because witnesses were presented with hundreds of images of people previously convicted of unrelated crimes “Everything I endured is based on the fruit of a poisonous tree,” he said in a phone interview Velazquez wrote letters to Dateline NBC producer Dan Slepian after hearing about another one of Slepian’s documentaries that resulted in getting another conviction overturned Dateline producers began a decade-long investigation tracking down and interviewing witnesses and others involved in the case Velazquez led the formation of “Voices From Within” a comprehensive multimedia education initiative that addresses the epidemic of crime and incarceration directly through voices of incarcerated individuals living with the consequences of their choices and the victims left in their wake while inside Sing Sing Velazquez was freed from Sing Sing Correctional facility President Joe Biden apologized to Velazquez on “behalf of all society” for his wrongful conviction Board members of Sing Sing Prison Museum expect to grow into 3,500 square feet of space in the Olive Opera House The organization is using the proceeds from a $1.5 million capital campaign fundraiser to renovate the interior spaces with new mechanicals Construction is slated to take about two years but Glass said the museum will begin to operate by the fall The Board has raised close to $5 million in grants from the Mellon Foundation the American Historical Association to seed its mission Last month the Lilly Endowment pledged $2.5 million for a program on religion and prisons “Religion has always been part of the narrative for Sing Sing,” said Glass Glass projects an annual budget for the next four years $625,000 per year will be drawn from the $4.8 million grant while the balance will be raised from state grants adding the museum hopes to eventually coordinate tours to the prison to view cell block ruins built in the early 19th century at Sing Sing But the museum’s mission will focus on contemporary issues “We want to ask questions even if we don’t have answers,” said Glass what can we do to make them more humane while ensuring public safety?” Brent and the board believe Sing Sing’s location along the banks of the Hudson River a stone’s throw from Ossining’s Village center In the $10 million DRI the Village received in 2021 one of the stated goals was to focus on synergistic projects Integrating Sing Sing’s lore and the dialogue around prison life and reform with culture and the arts has the potential to stimulate economic growth and put a global focus on a universal issue in the small Hudson River Village Editor's note: The Ossining School District's bond proposal was approved by voters on Sept A message from the district said: "As we move forward and community informed and updated on our next steps." David McKay Wilson's column below explains why the district proposed the spending plan Ossining voters go to the polls Tuesday to vote on Westchester’s biggest school bond proposal ever It's a $210 million borrowing package that includes a new building for middle schoolers new classrooms at Ossining High and Claremont Elementary School as well as renovations of an historic former United Methodist Church into a theater and classroom for high school arts instruction The proposal comes to a vote as the school district deals with buildings bursting at the seams thanks to the needs of its diverse student population which includes many students who arrive in class with little command of English “The needs we have are not going away,” said Ossining Board of Education President Christine Mangiamele It’s time to take advantage of money from the state.” Still to be determined is the fate of six historic stained-glass windows in the former Methodist church that the school district purchased for $2.4 million in 2022 district staff will give tours of the former church located next door to Ossining High School on South Highland Avenue More: Rockland BOCES wins votes for $48M bond to expand job-training, special education programs School buildings in Ossining are so crowded that the stages in school auditoriums and cafeterias have been turned into classrooms some instruction takes place in classrooms divided into as many as four teaching spaces and the district spends $500,000 to rent administrative offices in an Ossining office complex The cramped cafeteria in Claremont means students are scheduled for lunch at some point between 10.30 a.m Ossining is among Westchester’s leaders in early childhood education with all-day universal pre-kindergarten offered to 4-year-olds in 15 classrooms That’s an entire grade level added since the popular pre-K program was launched in 2014 Ossining officials say $210M bond would not raise tax levyInterim Schools Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter said the district’s finances coupled with robust building aid from the state sets Ossining up to pay for the $210 million bond without impacting the district’s tax levy After voters rejected a bond proposal more than a decade ago that would have funded new classrooms Ossining began to pay for smaller renovation projects through its annual operating budget Ossining was spending close to $7 million a year on capital projects such as this year’s plan to install heat pumps for heating and air conditioning at Anne M the district will use funds from that budget line to pay the district’s share of debt service The district whittled down the proposal to limit its impact on Ossining taxpayers “It’s important to have something in place that we can afford,” said Alita McCoy the district’s assistant superintendent for business The bond vote could well depend on whether Hispanic parents turn out to vote About 66% of Ossining’s 5,000 students in pre-K through 12th grade are Hispanic according to state Department of Education statistics Flyers about the bond proposal were distributed in Spanish and English while lawn signs have cropped up around town in both languages To vote, one must be registered to vote with the Westchester County Board of Elections or with the school district one must be at least 18 years old and a U.S Fox-Alter said the district publicized the requirements to parents a Mexican immigrant with children in grades 4 and 7 is working to educate parents about the bond vote will speak to parents at a meeting on Friday at 6:30 p.m at the Park School before heading out to another meeting to get out the vote “We need more classroom space in the schools,” she said “It has become so crowded in the middle school.” The Ossining district has six schools – Park School for pre-K and kindergarten; Brookside for grades 1 and 2; Claremont for grades 3 and 4; Roosevelt for grade 5; Anne M Dorner Middle School for grades 6 to 8; and Ossining High the district would add six classrooms to Claremont Ossining would build a new building for grades 7 and 8 next to the middle school with the current building then set to house grades 5 and 6 the district’s oldest building and its former district offices More: Greenburgh voters reject $115M bond to build new school, renovate others Moving the offices back to Roosevelt would result in savings of $500,000 in rent now paid for off-campus offices at 400 Executive Boulevard the plan calls for the creation of 19 classrooms That includes the renovations at the former church where the district envisions a two-story performance space with the church connected to a three-story addition to the high school Sign up for Wilson's weekly newsletter for insights into his Tax Watch columns David McKay Wilson writes about tax issues and government accountability. Follow him on Twitter @davidmckay415 or email him at dwilson3@lohud.com By: 7:00 am on October 8 A new all-affordable apartment complex was recently approved for 30 Water Street in Ossining, Westchester County on the former site of the Village Department of Public Works property Developer WBP Development LLC received final approval for financial assistance from the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency on August 29 The $94 million project was designed to transform the former industrial site into a fully affordable housing development The development will consist of two new buildings with 109 rental apartments in total serving households with incomes and rents ranging from 30 to 80 percent area median income The residences include 40 one-bedroom units The project will also feature municipal parking and 3,968 square feet of community meeting space A linear park along the Sing Sing Kill greenway currently in need of environmental remediation Residents of the property will have access to 2,300 square feet of amenity space “We applaud the developer of this innovative project that will transform a former industrial site into an attractively designed fully affordable housing development,” said Westchester County executive George Latimer “This is the kind of housing that is critically important for Westchester’s economic vitality.” Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews let hope ppl take care of the neighborhood Let’s all hope that the community embraces and cares for this wonderful addition It has so much potential to uplift the neighborhood and provide affordable Transforming a former industrial site into a fully affordable housing project with 109 rental apartments ensures more inclusive community growth With units ranging from one to three bedrooms and serving households with incomes from 30 to 80 percent of the area median income it offers diverse housing options for many families and a linear park along the Sing Sing Kill greenway really highlight its transformative potential Residents will benefit from ample amenity space It’s clear that the Westchester County executive sees this as a crucial development for the area’s economic vitality This is the kind of innovative housing project that truly enhances community living Why is an AI bot commenting on every post now ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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There's a website for donations But the big fund-raiser is a benefit concert at the high school on Sept which will include a silent auction that has already attracted some top-shelf items including an overnight stay at West Point’s Thayer Hotel Ossining’s isn’t a take-the-field-at-halftime band They strictly do parades and pep-band songs during games Band director Vargas said the school population has changed in his 27 years at the helm At the concert to welcome back Ossining's teachers which “is going to be a little bit of a mix.” “It definitely has to be some patriotic music in honor of the veterans but also perhaps balanced in with a little bit more fun music,” Vargas said but something that still honors them but is also fun there will be another key difference when the parade steps off on Dec I'm assuming because of the heat,” Vargas said “Being in full uniform in 90 degrees is not fun at all Senior Nathalia Santacruz called the trip "an unimaginable privilege," one that was set in motion when she began playing the flute in third grade She has continued through to her senior year "Playing in the Ossining Memorial Day Parade but specifically acknowledging the ones present in our community Playing at the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City we are playing for thousands of individuals and celebrating Irish culture," she said "Nothing measures up to playing at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii since we are using our music nationwide to recall this historic occasion and those who have fallen," Santacruz said Ossining students study World War II in eighth grade and again as juniors But this trip will change their perspective on a world-changing event That’s where Ossining art teacher Ron Whitehead comes in The Iraq War veteran will be speaking to the band members this fall to flesh out part of that history and to cover the etiquette and protocol surrounding a visit to Pearl Harbor but the place is hallowed for the sacrifice of the 2,403 people who died and more than 1,000 who were injured in the Japanese attack on the U.S said he’ll explain to the students why he’ll salute as “Taps” is played and how they can show their respect at Pearl Harbor “I'm excited to share some of the things that I know as a veteran and things that I take serious and that I know about “It's going to be a great learning opportunity for everyone.” Mathews said Ossining’s music program has proved itself worthy Ossining has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation Our orchestras and our bands have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall We've participated in Music in the Parks (band festivals at theme parks) I think all those things together combined to put us in a category that was a part of the groups that would be asked to participate.” said she’s looking forward to “being in an environment with so many people from all around the country coming together and doing what you love.” during which all the bands — nearly two dozen from across the U.S It is the nation's largest and most significant Pearl Harbor anniversary commemoration Said Whitehead: “Pearl Harbor matters because it was an attack on our soil because it's about loving and caring and wanting the best for others." He said today’s students are drawn “to things they grab hold of to causes.” He said he likes the thought of the memory of Pearl Harbor becoming one of those causes In September 2000, ferry service began connecting the town of Haverstraw with the town of Ossining across the Hudson River during weekday rush hours Now that service has expanded to operate on weekends from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm with boats timed to connect at Ossining with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central You can even get a weekly or monthly combination rail pass and ferry ticket (the UniTicket) at a discount making it cheaper and easier than ever to get from Rockland and Orange County to Westchester the Hudson Valley and New York City via Metro-North If you’ve never stepped foot on the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry don’t fret: We’ve created a short guide to riding it from one side of the Hudson to the other — a trip that takes less than half an hour each way and that quickly connects you to trains heading north and south on Metro-North's Hudson Line If you’re coming from Haverstraw, head to the ferry dock not far from Emeline Park and the Waterfront at The Harbors apartment complex. (If you drove, you’ll find a free parking lot nearby.) There, you’ll find the NY Waterway ferry ready to take you across the Hudson. Once you’ve purchased your ticket — which you can do at a ticket booth in Haverstraw or on the NY Waterway app — and made your way on board head to the small outdoor deck at the back of the boat sit back and enjoy the scenic views along the Hudson including Croton Point Park or the Governor Mario M From the dock in Henry Gourdine Park, you’re less than a minute from Ossining’s Metro-North station the ferries are timed to connect with Metro-North trains to and from Grand Central you’re well on your way to parts upstate or down into the city By the way, the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry is a great way for Yankees fans in Orange and Rockland counties to get to and from home games on the weekends; take the ferry and hop on a southbound Metro-North train to the Yankee Stadium-E 153 St station as bicycles are allowed on the ferry at all times If you’re making the trip from Ossining, check out what Haverstraw has to offer. For example: did you know that the oldest chocolate store in New York is located there? Lucas Candies (6 Main Street) has been in business since 1896 serving hand-made and high-quality chocolate A few doors down, you’ll find something just as unique: a museum dedicated to bricks. The Haverstraw Brick Museum pays tribute to the town’s time at the center of the Hudson Valley brick-making industry in the 19th century and its role in the development of the area at large as well as the importance and legacy of brickyards and brick-making in New York You’ll find excellent views of the Hudson at Emeline Park, right by the ferry dock. There's some Revolutionary War-era history on site, too, in the form of a monument noting the nearby location of Benedict Arnold’s infamous 1780 deal to hand over West Point to the British take a stroll along adjacent First Street and tour the houses along the block — a fun mix of styles ranging from Federal to Queen Anne Victorian to Italianate For a full ferry schedule between Ossining and Haverstraw, check out NY Waterway’s weekday and weekend service tables. Weekend service is currently scheduled to run until November 10. For more information on fares and the UniTicket, click here The ferry dock in Ossining is approximately a one-minute walk from Ossining Station © 2025 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Media Kit Subscribe to MTA Away's Newsletter A Queens man awaiting trial on burglary charges as a hate crime for allegedly targeting an Ossining home because the owner was Asian has failed to show up for his last two court appearances making him the second defendant accused of absconding in the case An arrest warrant was issued last week for 49-year-old Juan Carlos Sierra Gonzalez after he failed to appear before state Supreme Court Justice James McCarty for the second time in a week Job Zambrano and Jaime Bryan Chang-Fuentes were arrested Sept after allegedly leaving a Susquehanna Road home with more than $1,000 worth of designer handbags They had followed the owner home the week before from a business on Croton Avenue Police from several different departments had teamed up after similar burglaries in the region and were tracking Sierra Gonzalez's car The burglary and grand larceny charges against the trio initially included first- and -second degree burglary as a hate crime against Sierra Gonzalez and Chang-Fuentes only Sierra Gonzalez still faced the hate crime He had told detectives following his arrest that he targeted the business owner because he figured they were wealthy on account of being Asian 'The hole never heals': Bedford crash victim, 22, recalled as wrong-way driver sentenced Sierra Gonzalez was free on $20,000 bond and was believed to have made his court appearances first in Ossining and later in Westchester County Court until not showing up the first week of March McCarty gave him another chance but when he did not appear March 10 Chang-Fuentes also absconded and his $20,000 bail was forfeited in August He is expected to face additional bail jumping charges is due back in Westchester County Court in April The Loyal Order of Moose is suing a sports bar for more than $200,000 for allegedly squatting at a former lodge in Ossining Moose Lodge 1460 and Moose International Inc. are seeking to evict The Dugout NY and founder Tiffany Vargas from a building at 37 Croton Ave. “The defendants have maintained illegal use and possession of the property without any written lease or rental agreement since at least October 2021 and “have failed to pay rent in any amount.” The Loyal Order of Moose was founded in 1888 in Louisville It expanded to thousands of lodges in North America and the United Kingdom and practices fraternity and supports charities and civic activities A Tiffany Paovella is a member of the Village of Ossining’s Landlord-Tenant Relations Council Lodge 1460 leased out its first floor to CRA Tavern Inc The five-year deal began at $4,850 a month and increased annually by 5% and Lodge 1460 continued to use the basement and attic The Moose claim that The Dugout sports bar and party hall began illegally operating in the Lodge 1460 building around October 2021 The Moose put The Dugout on notice that it would be evicted Paovella has refused to vacate the property The Moose accused the bar and owner of illegal squatting “My clients are not squatters,” Vargas’s attorney has tried to illegally lock out his client “He has had the case dismissed twice already It will be dismissed a third time next week.” This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John F CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John.. Trending Westchester Aubrey Griffin was picked out of the crowd by the Minnesota Lynx The former Ossining standout who battled a string of injuries during her career at UConn was taken in the third round of the WNBA Draft Monday at The Shed at Hudson Yards with the 37th overall pick She was on hand to support Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers Griffin was the third member of the reigning NCAA champions taken. Kaitlyn Chen was also picked in the third round by the Golden State Valkyries advanced to the WNBA finals and fell to the New York Liberty in five games versatile and capable of changing a game in short order with timely stops or determination to attack the rim and has the potential to become a vital role player COLLEGE: Griffin was at UConn for six years She missed the 2021-22 season with lower leg and ankle issues then underwent back surgery to correct a disk issue Griffin was All-Big East honorable mention in 2023 then tore an ACL 14 games into the 2023-24 She was rehabbing when this past season tipped off and got into 16 games HIGH SCHOOL: Griffin missed her sophomore season with a torn ACL and was sidelined nearly two months during her senior campaign with a lower leg injury The lost time only made her stat line more impressive Griffin topped 2,000 career points and won a pair of New York state championships She was twice the lohud Player of the Year in Westchester and was named a McDonald’s All-American in 2019 Police subdued a group of armed teenagers after a fight broke out in a Westchester County neighborhood Ossining Police seized a gun following a fight between armed teens on Broad Avenue (pictured above) The incident happened in Ossining on Tuesday night when officers responded to a report of a fight in progress on Broad Avenue according to the Ossining Police Department Police managed to apprehend them and recovered a loaded handgun that one of the suspects had brandished during the altercation Authorities emphasized that the fight was not a random act of violence and assured the public that there is no ongoing threat Details regarding charges against the suspects were not immediately released 2025 at 7:49 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Ossining PD)OSSINING NY — A driver managed to cause incredible destruction before making themselves scarce The Ossining Police Department says that 15 residents were displaced from their homes on Saturday after a car crashed into a house on South Highland Ave. The unidentified driver then fled the scene Greenburgh helped fight the stubborn blaze "The police can't be everywhere all the time we can't effectively do our job," Ossining police posted on social media "It takes a team effort to keep Ossining safe Many of us know the story of Sojourner Truth from our school history books Truth is remembered as an outspoken advocate for abolition and women’s rights in the nineteenth century Now the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining will host the premiere of The Spirit of Truth an evocative stage play that unveils a lesser known yet transformative chapter in the life of Truth that takes place in Sing Sing (now Ossining) Meticulously researched by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole this compelling production is part of BAC’s fifth annual Black History Month exhibition Black History & Culture: Eyes Wide Open “Sojourner Truth has contributed so much to our society We should be learning about her life just as we learn about anyone else’s life who has done great things and contributed to our history.”  She continues “It was her time that she spent in our village – her experience living in our community – that was the turning point for her and changed her into this great person.”   The Spirit of Truth delves into a pivotal yet rarely discussed period of Truth’s life in the 1830s when the former slave (then known as Isabella Van Wagenen) lived in Ossining At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity This ordeal challenges Truth’s faith and forces her to confront what spirituality and religion truly mean to her she undergoes a profound spiritual awakening Truth realizes she must leave her old self behind and embrace a new identity “Her time in Ossining was her defining moment and changed her life It was a culmination of her path to becoming the iconic person celebrated in history books and decided to turn into Sojourner Truth,” says Cole “We are thrilled to bring this story to life on stage,” says Cole “It’s a powerful reminder of how the histories of ordinary places intersect with extraordinary people like Sojourner Truth Her time in Ossining was instrumental in shaping the figure we revere today.”  documents reveal that Truth was born Isabella Bomfree in Dutch-speaking Ulster County her enslavers bought and sold Truth four times and subjected her to harsh physical labor and violent punishments she was united with another enslaved man with whom she had five children a year before New York’s law freeing enslaved people was to take effect Truth ran away with her infant Sophia to a nearby abolitionist family The family bought her freedom and helped Isabella successfully sue for the return of her 5-year-old son Peter who was illegally sold into slavery in Alabama where she worked for a local minister and became a follower of the Prophet Matthias and his cult In 1833 she was hired to be a housekeeper for Benjamin and Ann Folger who housed the cult in a location called Zion Hill (still standing today as part of the Beechwood condominium complex) Records show that Benjamin Folger implicated her in the murder of cult member Elijah Pierson Believing she was called by God to spread a message of freedom and equality Isabella changed her name to Sojourner Truth on Pentecost Sunday 1843 and began her new life as a travelling preacher has produced on important moments in Black history there are only so many PowerPoints that you want to do And I wanted to share our history in a different way I like using different mediums to tell history,” she says Cole researched background information for the show at the Westchester County Historical Society The Spirit of Truth will be performed at 7 p.m Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students and seniors Written by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps RiverJournalOnline is the online publication of River Journal and River Journal North No part of River Journal or River Journal North including photos ads and text may be reproduced without the written consent of the Publisher The Ossining Police Department didn’t just reunite a lost dog with its owners—they earned the internet’s love while doing it Ossining Police Department's post about Bitey McBiterson is going viral On Saturday, March 22, the Westchester, NY department posted a tongue-in-cheek update about a runaway pup spotted near Sarah Street and North Malcolm Street “Bitey McBiterton was found wandering on Sarah Street off North Malcolm Street,” police wrote “Our Officers are unsure if Bitey is male or female The department later confirmed that Bitey was reunited with their owner But the fun on the internet had only just begun the post had more than 5,900 reactions and sparked thousands of laughs from across the United States “Bitey looks like me the morning after the office Christmas party,” one person said When the cops pick me up I want to bite them too," another chimed in "This post wins the internet!" a third said Ossining police officers helped residents flee from a house fire early Tuesday Officers who encoutered heavy fire found a ladder and placed it agains the house so residents could get out, WABC reported They yelled in English and Spanish for people to leave And at least a half dozen heeded the warning Police Chief Aaron Zimmerman said of the rescue: "I got the phone call that night about what had happened...what you witness on the body cam and what the officers were exposed to and what they saw when they first went there." Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post WICCOPEE – The celebration was delayed and Ava Jordan looked almost as confused as she was elated "I definitely did not think that was going in," the senior admitted "That might've been the most awkward angle I've ever scored from And this might be the most atypical John Jay-East Fishkill girls soccer roster in recent years littered with underclassmen and featuring inexperienced players in significant roles Jordan put them on the board in the 45th minute Gabriella Capra later added an insurance goal and Olivia Cauthers dazzled at goalkeeper leading the Patriots in a 2-0 win over fifth-seeded Ossining in a Section 1 Class AAA quarterfinal Right on time: Owens' overtime goal sends John Jay to field hockey quarterfinals Playoff tracker: Live brackets for Section 1 girls soccer tournament coming into a season with not many seniors and a younger group than we're used to," Capra said "For us to do as well as we have and make it this far That this team still is among the legitimate title contenders despite the talent they've graduated and the injuries endured this fall is a testament to the strength of the program and the guile of its coaches and the development of these players through a challenging season "It's one of the youngest teams we've had in a while and a lot of the girls who've come up big for us didn't get a lot of minutes on the field last year," Patriots coach CJ Greenwood said "Our next game will also be the first time since the (season opener) that we'll go in with our entire roster John Jay has overcome those setbacks and avoided pitfalls while navigating a schedule that included three defending Section 1 champions Their upset of defending state champ Rye two weeks ago "let us know that we can compete with anyone." Capra and Kaleigh Horos ― have starred and provided leadership and they've gotten major contributions from first-time starters like Madison Bowman and freshmen Aubrey Cerone and Abigail Tarpey "Considering how little experience they have," Jordan said shifted to defense and led the backline alongside Williams and Emma Dwyer That unit denied Ossining quality attempts at the goal and helped the Patriots dominate possession in the first half John Jay did withstand a surge from the Pride in the final 25 minutes including Cauthers making eight saves and stopping two fast breaks She hustled forward to dive on a through ball during a breakaway with 23:49 left just before what would've been an open shot "She's so good and she's made big plays all year," Capra said of the goalkeeper "I always feel confident with her back there." Ossining's Lindsay Saich had 15 saves and was superb in the first half staving off the Patriots and making moot the barrage of close-range shots Jordan eventually broke through with 35:32 remaining hustling up the right flank to chase down a long pass She gathered it while perpendicular to the post and sneaking through a shot that bounced behind the keeper and rolled into the far corner "It was kind of lucky," she said with a chuckle A handball call on the defense set up Capra's penalty kick with 18:08 remaining and she calmly lined a shot into the right corner for the 2-0 lead but we won our league title and we accomplished a whole lot," said Ossining coach Rodrigo Vargas "The girls should keep their heads high and be proud of this season." John Jay obviously hopes to continue its run and reach the section final for the first time since 2021 Standing in their way is the juggernaut that has won seven titles in the last eight seasons but the Patriots were again undermanned as most of the squad was battling a viral illness "I think we would've done a lot better if everyone was healthy," Jordan said Stephen Haynes: shaynes@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4826; Twitter: @StephenHaynes4 Two co-workers from Open Door Family Medical Center in Ossining were linked for life this year After Dr. Maryam Motabar a dentist and vice president of practice administration at Open Door Family Medical Center was hospitalized for kidney failure in February 2023 Motabar started working at Open Door in 2001 when she got a job as a dental assistant there after moving to Ossining from her home in Iran who is now Open Door’s director of practice administration and infection control was hired as a nurse by Motabar five years later They worked together for almost two decades and formed a cherished friendship Open Door provides necessary medical care in the Lower Hudson Valley regardless of a patient’s ability to pay “I've worked with and been around a lot of people in my life," Fay said "It’s so rare that you find genuinely true people that meant he would do whatever he could to help his friend live even if it meant giving her one of his organs Motabar started dialysis treatments after she was diagnosed with kidney failure. Eventually, dialysis stopped working, which meant Motabar had to get on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. She was told it could take eight years to receive the vital organ. (According to the Health Resources & Services Administration there are more than 20,000 candidates in this country on the waitlist to receive a kidney donation.) Fay was one of the only people at Open Door who knew about Motabar’s health struggles “I was coming (to Open Door) in the morning,” Motabar said and I would continue with my meetings on a computer “I was one of the only people really that was allowed to go see her (in the hospital),” Fay said “Just to see her in that state was devastating.” Send us your Good News: The Journal News seeks brighter side of life for new series Afraid to get Motabar’s hopes up, Fay secretly tested to see if he could donate one of his kidneys to her. Despite unlikely odds ‒ there are 104,833 people "in need of a lifesaving organ transplant" and 86% of those patients need a kidney ‒ Fay was both a tissue and blood type match for Motabar "The day that I found out from Weill Cornell that I was a match I started crying with the person on the phone Fay started a "really aggressive" diet and exercise regimen and lost weight to make sure the donation could happen Surgery was scheduled for February of this year when Fay and Motabar underwent a successful kidney transplant “I know what I did was an awesome thing,” Fay said who was struggling to walk more than a few feet before the surgery now moves through the Open Door office with ease I talk to her every morning before I come to work," Motabar said "And every day she's like: ‘Make sure you never forget what he did for you and for our family.' And I said and I can drink that freely and know that I'm going to be okay The duo continues to have a strong friendship I don't want him to report to me because he can do no wrong in my eyes,’” Motabar said “He did the most amazing thing that any human being can do," she continued a garden-style multifamily complex at 89 South Highland Ave The 61,825-square-foot development is on a 4.90-acre property The 79-unit complex sold at a price per unit of $181,012 with Redwood Realty Advisors representing the seller and procuring the buyers Austin and Jake Deraaff “Birch Brook Manor has been owned by the same family since the mid-1980s and we are very proud and grateful to have won the assignment,” said Michael Scrima “This was one of our most difficult closings to date with the entire process beginning in January of 2022 Navigating the rapidly changing interest rates were extremely difficult – but we are happy to have closed this one out Thomas Gorman did a phenomenal job leading the transaction.”