2026 New York General Election

DANA WHITE

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Prior to this, Dana was Ossining Village Historian for five and a half years. In addition to Trustee, she works as a freelance writer. Dana moved to Ossining in the spring of 1991 with her husband David; they have two sons, both of whom went through Ossining schools.

2026 Town & Village Candidates | Ossining Dems

Dana White moved to Ossining in the spring of 1991 with her husband, David. They have two sons, both of whom attended Ossining schools.

Dana White is running for her third term as Ossining Village Trustee. She has worked as liaison to several village commissions, including the Environmental Advisory Council and the Ossining Arts Project. She sits on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Route 9 Road Diet, and was part of the team that produced the winning video for the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Grant.

Prior to this, Dana was Ossining Village Historian for five and a half years. In addition to Trustee, she works as a freelance writer.

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Dana White

Ossining Village Trustee

Dana White is running for her third term as Ossining Village Trustee. She has worked as liaison to several village commissions, including the Environmental Advisory Council and the Ossining Arts Project.

Dana currently serves as an Ossining Village Trustee.

As of October 23, 2026, DANA WHITE’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

As a village trustee, advanced a grant application for renovations to the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center for recreational programming.

Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining Authorizing Submission of Application for Empire State Development Grant Funds for Renovations to Joseph G. Caputo Community Center
Trustee White moved and it was seconded by Trustee Lopez
WHEREAS, the Village desires to perform renovations to the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, for the benefit of recreational programming and activities for Ossining residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Empire State Development Grant Funds program has been identified as appropriate to fund such project; and
WHEREAS, 20% of a project’s total cost is eligible, with a 10% required cash equity match;
WHEREAS, cost estimates to retain perform the work requisite work have been obtained in the amount of $5,941,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to file an application for an Empire State Development grant in an amount not to exceed $891,150, representing 15% of the project cost and, upon the funding of said amount, commits to providing $2,549,850 in matching funds, the remainder of which will be funded by the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative (DRI) grant program.
Carried by the following votes: 5 - 0 - 0

Legislative Meeting - Jul 20 2022

As a village trustee, advanced a grant application to expand Market Square plaza into a community space for programming and events.

Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining Authorizing Submission of Application for Empire State Development Grant Funds for Expanding and Enhancing Market Square’s Public Plaza
Trustee White moved and it was seconded by Trustee Quezada
WHEREAS, the Village desires to expand and enhance the Market Square plaza at Main and Spring Streets, in an effort to create a community space that can host various and diverse programming and events; and
WHEREAS, the Empire State Development Grant Funds program has been identified as appropriate to fund such project; and
WHEREAS, 20% of a project’s total cost is eligible, with a 10% required cash equity match;
WHEREAS, cost estimates to retain perform the work requisite work have been obtained in the amount of $3,490,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to file an application for an Empire State Development grant in an amount not to exceed $523,500 representing 15% of the project cost and, upon the funding of said amount, commits to providing $966,500 in matching funds, the remainder of which will be funded by the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative (DRI) grant program.
Carried by the following votes: 5 - 0 - 0

Public Services

Public Safety

As a village trustee, advanced a grant application for a downtown transportation hub with electric-vehicle and e-bike infrastructure.

Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining Authorizing Submission of Application for Empire State Development Grant Funds for Construction of a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub in Ossining
Trustee White moved and it was seconded by Trustee Lopez
WHEREAS, the Village desires to construct a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub in downtown Ossining, which will offset parking needs while also building infrastructure for electric vehicles and e-bikes for transportation and recreational use throughout the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Empire State Development Grant Funds program has been identified as appropriate to fund such project; and
WHEREAS, 20% of a project’s total cost is eligible, with a 10% required cash equity match;
WHEREAS, cost estimates to retain perform the work requisite work have been obtained in the amount of $11,720,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to file an application for an Empire State Development grant in an amount not to exceed $1,758,000 representing 15% of the project cost and, upon the funding of said amount, commits to providing $6,962,000 in matching funds, the remainder of which will be funded by the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative (DRI) grant program.
Carried by the following votes: 5 - 0 - 0

Transportation & Infrastructure

Ossining officials could impose tougher restrictions, such as creating a 1,000 feet buffer from certain institutions, but that would limit the available sites for prospective businesses.

“A maximum 1,000 feet is close to zoning it out of existence,” said Trustee Dana White. “I’m not into limiting free enterprise.”

“We want to create a zoning policy here in Ossining that allows dispensaries to exist,” said Trustee Omar Lopez.

Ossining Gets Input on Where to Allow Marijuana Dispensaries

Some of the issues White hopes to focus on include supporting schools and keeping the lines of communication open, attracting more commercial businesses to shoulder the tax burden, and contributing her knowledge of village history to provide context as the village works on a new Comprehensive Plan.

February 13, 2020