Armed with new radar equipment, the Sleepy Hollow Police Department will be stepping up efforts in September to try to curb speeding throughout the village.

Police Chief John Kapica said the equipment, purchased with an $11,000 state grant, coupled with county funding that pays for more patrols on the street, will help the department deal with a pressing problem in Sleepy Hollow.  more »

Tougher state academic standards for students announced over the summer are among the top challenges facing school administrators as classes begin this month. Both the Irvington and Tarrytown School Districts saw their students’ test scores fall based on the new New College-Ready Proficiency Standards, as they are labeled by the New York Department of Education.  more »

Robin Birrittella is a name that conjures many adjectives: upbeat, enthusiastic, caring, loving, positive, dedicated and nurturing, to name but a few.

A lifelong Tarrytown resident, wife, mother and businesswoman, Birrittella’s involvement in the community covered many areas including her tenure as president of the Washington Irving PTA, her membership in the Transfiguration Church’s Women’s Group and her stellar 18-year career as a real estate broker.

Known for her infectious smile and generous spirit, Birrittella died August 14 at the age of 51 after a long fought battle against cancer.  more »

Later this month, the Village of Sleepy Hollow will open its first community center for seniors at 55 Elm Street.

“I think it’s wonderful, really,” said Village Trustee Barbara Carr.

Carr said the one-story, 7,500-square-foot center, which has not been officially named, will open at a date to be determined in September. Sleepy Hollow Village Administrator Anthony Giaccio said the Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold its September 21 meeting in the new facility.

Construction of the building began last summer. The Board of Trustees approved the project in January 2009.  more »