Potential sale of KTI synagogue woodland on King Street
Port Chester
Summary
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.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Conservation options discussed could involve park fund or county land bank money; the property was listed for $2.8 million.
Neighbors on Harvey Road and Barry Lane would benefit if the trees and green space are preserved.
If fully developed, neighbors face basement flooding, tree loss, traffic and habitat destruction.
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