Massage Parlors Under Scrutiny in Greenburgh

Editor’s Note: We’re re-running this story from February to remind readers of the on-going issue of massage parlors in the community.

In recent years, the number of massage parlors in Greenburgh has grown, a move that has many in the community upset because they claim the establishments are brothels merely posing as massage parlors.

The Journal News reports that some officials and residents are trying to take matters into their own hands by passing strict legislation to regulate the establishments. But according to one local attorney and community advocate, the matter is being met with some resistance.

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• 19 Arrested from Six Greenburgh Massage Parlors
• Greenburgh Considers Implementing a Moratorium on Massage Parlors

On The Edgemont Community Council website, group president and local attorney Bob Bernstein writes that a proposal to regulate such businesses is being opposed by Town Attorney Tim Lewis and Town Clerk Judith Beville, namely because Lewis questions whether local jurisdictions can regulate the businesses under New York State laws.

Beville does not question the goal of the proposal to improve quality of life in the community, but questions the licensing requirement of the proposed legislation, according to Bernstein. Neither could be reached for comment Monday.

Both Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and Police Chief Chris McNerney have voiced their support for the town adopting some kind of law, but the Bernstein proposal appears temporarily stalled while the Planning Board looks into the matter.

Click here to read the full story on The Journal News website.

Click here to read The Edgemont Community Council account on its website.