05/04/2026
I am pleased to report that the Sing Sing Kill (also known as Kill Brook) in Ossining was once again successfully cleared of trash as part of the 2026 Riverkeeper Sweep.
Hudson Valley Stream Conservancy (HVSC) and Green Ossining partnered with Riverkeeper for the 15th consecutive year, restoring different sections of this important stream each year.
We are deeply grateful to the many volunteers who came out—getting wet and dirty—to remove debris from the reach beneath the historic Double Arches along the Sing Sing Kill Greenway. We also thank Melrose Lumber, Union FG (Union Ornamental Iron Works), and the Ossining Department of Public Works for their generous support.
For those who have not yet visited the Greenway, it offers a peaceful—and now even more beautiful—walk through a dramatic gorge, recognized beyond our community, including its appearance in the Spike Lee film BlacKkKlansman. The trail can be accessed from the Ossining Recreation Center parking lot.
Thank you to all who help care for this local treasure.
Sincerely,
Gareth Hougham, Ph.D.
Pres. Hudson Valley Stream Conservancy
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