The Town of Greenburgh encompasses 6 villages and unincorporated hamlets and other areas including Edgemont and Hartsdale. The Edgemont Incorporation Committtee has been trying for years to become Greenburgh's 7th village, something that has been opposed by many people in Greenburgh including its long-time Town Supervisor, Paul Finer.
The New York State Legislature passed a law making it harder to incorporate a village, and after the law was passed a deal was cut resulting in a "chapter amendment" that effectively carved out a narrow exemption, allow a possible path for Edgemont to form its own village.
In this interview Hugh Schwartz, an Edgemont resident opposed to Edgemont incorporation, and Carol Allen, a Hartsdale resident, also opposed, explain the contours of this matter. There is a racial and economic fault line, within Greenburgh.
Background: How One Wealthy Neighborhood Got Itself Exempted From State Law - Sam Mellins, New York Focus
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The Town of Greenburgh encompasses 6 villages and unincorporated hamlets and other areas including Edgemont and Hartsdale. The Edgemont Incorporation Committtee has been trying for years to become Greenburgh's 7th village, something that has been opposed by many people in Greenburgh including its long-time Town Supervisor, Paul Finer.
The New York State Legislature passed a law making it harder to incorporate a village, and after the law was passed a deal was cut resulting in a "chapter amendment" that effectively carved out a narrow exemption, allow a possible path for Edgemont to form its own village.
In this interview Hugh Schwartz, an Edgemont resident opposed to Edgemont incorporation, and Carol Allen, a Hartsdale resident, also opposed, explain the contours of this matter. There is a racial and economic fault line, within Greenburgh.
Background: How One Wealthy Neighborhood Got Itself Exempted From State Law - Sam Mellins, New York Focus
We upload new shows on Wednesday mornings, Eastern time. Watch the YouTube playlist for all prior episodes. Or get out your favorite podcast app and search for 914Wired, we're there!
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Charles' Substack
Music by Robert Silverman, used with permission.