In the middle of last century, a sleepy hamlet called Parkway Gardens became that rarest of places a bucolic haven for middle-class Black families. But after generations of block parties and bridge tournaments, will its rich history be forgotten?
February 6, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we, the Assistant Town Historians, wanted to show you, our readers the stories of Greenburgh’s first African-American police officers. We would like to examine the lives of the: first black officer in Greenburgh, first black ranking officer in Greenburgh, and the first Community Relations Officer.
By: Riley Wentzler & Felicia Barber with research assistance from Ryan Stuzin
Detective Henry Heath:
Detective Henry Heath was Greenburgh’s first ever African-American police officer. He was appointed to Police Officer on February 1, 1950 and promoted to Detective February 8, 1961 (Personal Communication from Police Chief Chris McNerney).
Lieutenant David Robinson: