Port Chester · week of October 31, 2026
Council approves Local Law I-XX of 2026 — 155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension, 6–1
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What changed in Port Chester
Local Law I-XX of 2026 — 155-157 Irving Avenue site plan extension
6 yes, 1 no
Philip Dorazio (yes), Richard Abel (yes), Luis A. Marino (yes), John Allen (no), Nancy Naulaguair (yes), Sylvia Teng Dundon (yes), George Ford (yes)
Watch this moment →Local Law I-XXI of 2026 — 157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension
6 yes, 1 no
Philip Dorazio (yes), Richard Abel (yes), Luis A. Marino (yes), John Allen (no), Nancy Naulaguair (yes), Sylvia Teng Dundon (yes), George Ford (yes)
Watch this moment →Approval of September 2, 8, 23 and 30, 2026 minutes
5 yes, 2 no
Philip Dorazio (no), Richard Abel (no), Luis A. Marino (yes), John Allen (yes), Nancy Naulaguair (yes), Sylvia Teng Dundon (yes), George Ford (yes)
Watch this moment →Budget Transfer — FY 2026-27 General Fund, Fire Department, $4,950
7 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Free parking for the 2026 holiday season
7 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
Liberty Square / Westchester Avenue underpass project
Liberty Square and Westchester Avenue underpass, Port Chester, NY
Same petitioner, same one-year extension request for the 15-story building planned next to the Capitol Theater.
tabled (6-1) · still tabled
Track this project →157 Westchester Avenue site plan extension
157 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY
This project is also seeking extra time to secure its building permit under its November 27, 2023 site plan approval, via a proposed zoning amendment.
still pending
Track this project →155-157 Irving Avenue project (formerly 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place)
157 Irving Avenue, Port Chester, NY
The project is seeking extra time to secure its building permit under its November 27, 2023 site plan approval, via a proposed zoning amendment.
still pending
Track this project →155-157 Irving Avenue project (former Compare Foods site)
155-157 Irving Avenue (formerly 155 Irving Avenue and 9 Palace Place), Port Chester, NY
The developer wants a local law extending its expired site plan approval one more year, to October 30, 2027, saying delays came from Con Edison, Veolia, the DEC Brownfield program and financing.
tabled (6-1) · still tabled
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Also discussed
Code Enforcement operations and officer safety
The department's turnaround got credit from most trustees, but Trustee Ford pressed hard on illegal dwelling units, weak data tracking, and the unfilled zoning officer position. He wants more enforcement muscle and better numbers to guide decisions.
What it means: The fire inspection program brought in over $337,000 this year, plus $31,300 from snow/ice and trash enforcement.
Follow this issue →Free holiday parking for 2026
The board was set to consider a resolution making village parking free for the 2026 holiday season — a boost for downtown shoppers.
What it means: Holiday shoppers and downtown businesses benefit from free parking.
Follow this issue →Site plan deadline extensions for stalled projects (Portview, 155 Irving, 157 Westchester)
Two big downtown projects — the former Compare Foods site and the tower next to the Capitol Theater — got their approvals extended after three years of visible inactivity. The board demanded financial proof before extending again, and set a November 16 decision date.
What it means: The developer says it has spent over $5 million on pre-development costs; the village collects fees and PILOT revenue from these projects.
Follow this issue →Potential sale of KTI synagogue woodland on King Street
Residents fear the sale of roughly 2.8 wooded acres behind their homes will mean clear-cutting, flooding, and lost wildlife habitat — repeating what they say happened on King Street. The village manager said the synagogue hasn't decided and the village is exploring conservation options like parkland or a land bank purchase.
What it means: Conservation options discussed could involve park fund or county land bank money; the property was listed for $2.8 million.
Follow this issue →Fire Department budget transfer
A $4,950 transfer within the 2026-27 General Fund was proposed for the Fire Department.
What it means: A modest $4,950 shift within the existing budget — no new taxes.
Follow this issue →Advance-notice policy for street closures and use of village property
After a late request derailed planning this fall, trustees want organizers to file street closure and event requests at least 30 days ahead, with insurance requirements and rain dates spelled out. Staff will draft updated language to replace the ancient "circus" code chapter.
What it means: Event organizers get a clear process; village departments get lead time to staff events safely.
Follow this issue →Willet Avenue/Highland Street pedestrian crossing safety
A mom asked for a crosswalk or stop signs where her third-grader crosses to Edison School — a busy county-road intersection with no crossing at all. She also wants the village to publish how the traffic-request process actually works.
What it means: Students and families crossing Willet Avenue to get to Edison School.
Follow this issue →Byram River bulkhead rehabilitation grant application
The old bulkhead now has 14 failed spots — up from 11. Plans call for underwater welding and stone backfill, with bigger scraping and painting work ahead that could limit marina use for up to a year.
What it means: Marina users and the waterfront park's long-term viability.
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What's coming, and the deadline
Planning Commission · Monday, November 30
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
Check back here →Planning Commission · Monday, December 28
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
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