Greenburgh and Yonkers Flood Mitigation
Westchester County
Summary
A massive $18 million-plus flood mitigation package was approved, funding intermunicipal agreements, bond acts, and stormwater plan amendments across Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Peekskill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocates over $18 million in county bonds for flood mitigation projects and watershed planning.
Residents in flood-prone areas of Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Peekskill.
Yonkers residents and local water recreationists who faced potential health advisories and confusion due to delayed public notifications.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Legislators — September 28, 2026
Residents and speakers raised concerns over severe flooding issues in Greenburgh and Yonkers, including disputes over municipal and county storm work stop orders.
Board of Legislators — September 14, 2026
A massive $18 million-plus flood mitigation package was approved, funding intermunicipal agreements, bond acts, and stormwater plan amendments across Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Peekskill.
Committee of the Whole — August 13, 2026
A July power failure at the Yonkers wastewater plant led to a release of partially treated wastewater after an unannounced Con Ed voltage drop. Lawmakers grilled officials on communication breakdowns, grid reliability, and plant safety.
Flooding in Westchester County forces Bronx River Parkway closures
Flooding in Westchester County forces Bronx River Parkway closures FOX 5 New York
Westchester County storms: Bronx River Parkway submerges cars during flash flooding in Bronxville
Westchester County storms: Bronx River Parkway submerges cars during flash flooding in Bronxville ABC7 New York
Board of Legislators — July 20, 2026
Environmental advocates and residents raised urgent concerns regarding chronic sewage overflows into the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and Bronx River, calling for sewer consolidation and infrastructure investments.
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