Letter to the Editor: Another Robbery in Edgemont

To the Editor: Another Edgemont home was robbed last evening! Same story as last week! Same story these past three years! Yes an email was just sent out by Chief DeCarlo - after I called and got upset with him. Did anyone get notified! We are supposed to get an email chain from the GPD as well as to all the Civic association presidents etc.

How much more should we be paying to get more patrol cars in Edgemont - when we are clearly subsidizing and paying for patrol cars in all other neighborhoods of Greenburgh.

Mr. Feiner's board has been sitting on a proposal since July that would have given Edgemont 3 license plate scanners at important intersections - None of the Greenburgh board members live in Edgemont. Is that why the proposal hasn't been approved?

Does any one else feel outraged at what has become a take Edgemont to the cleaners drive. I am fed up of having to close, lock seal, alarm, every single door and window even during the summertime. Is this how we want to raise our kids - teach them to worry about being robbed!

I personally am tired of worrying that when we go out for dinner we might come home to a mess. Last evening I closed my garage door just to walk over to talk to my neighbor for 5 minutes, and I even worry when I drive our daughter to school. We have worked hard and deserve better.

I know we are all busy, but this is ridiculous and wouldn't be tolerated in any other community across the US. Why do we have such apathy towards getting more involved and demanding as a group what our hard earned income and taxes are paying into the Greenburgh money pit. Does any one of our Edgemont neighbors deserve to get robbed?

I sincerely appeal to all of you who love and are proud of Edgemont, our neighbors and community - to please let me know if you feel as outraged for being abandoned by the Town Board and GPD.

Over a year ago Mr. Feiner and the Police chief met twice with a large contingent of Indian families and promised steps based on suggestions made - Nothing has changed! Its still political big talk!

Robberies have been happening with regularity - but to dissipate the numbers they get classified into numerous sub categories with the result the numbers seem lower.

I am willing to put my time and effort towards organizing a group of us who will make a proactive effort to address this issue in a simple manner.

Please feel free to respond with suggestions.

With warmest regards for all of you,

Stay safe.
Mrinal Jhangiani

Update December 2nd. 2011

1. There was an attempted robbery last night on Sprain Valley Road, at a home that has been previously robbed six months ago. Its the holiday season and these perpetrators always get desperate.

2. We have also got word today that the Town has authorized the license plate scanners for Edgemont and they will be installed within the week!

We need to stay calm but vigilant and provide support to our patrolling police officers by informing them of any unusual behavior by a car or a driver. Don't feel awkward to speak up - Edgemont is our home and we need to keep our families comfortable and safe.