![By Barrett Seaman– Laurie Hirsch Schulz and her husband Jay are perfectly comfortable hosting parties at their Sleepy Hollow home, but they were somewhat apprehensive as they approached the dinner they held on May 16. Some of the nine guests they invited were neighbors, but, Laurie confessed, they really didn’t know any of them well. All across 57 communities in the five counties that in whole or in part make up New York’s 17thCongressional District, there were similar dinners with […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1.Laurie-Schultz-Plus-One-dinner.jpeg)
Fresh Seafood Comes To Sleepy Hollow
By Shana Liebman– A new seafood restaurant, North River Oyster Bar, recently opened in Sleepy Hollow and is already garnering some serious buzz. The narrow two-floor-plus-rooftop restaurant in the former Hudson Anchor space i... More »
Main Street School in Irvington Receives Unique Honor
By Rick Pezzullo— Main Street School recently received the Seal of Excellence Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program—the first school in New York State to earn this recognition. The recogn... More »
“Surrounded by These Masterpieces”–Picasso Tapestries at the Pocantico Center
By Elizabeth Tucker– A selection of wall-spanning tapestries based on designs by Pablo Picasso are now on view at the Pocantico Center through March 20, 2027. The selection is being exhibited there while Kykuit is closed for ... More »
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Rebuilding The Social Fabric One Dinner Party At A Time
By Barrett Seaman– Laurie Hirsch Schulz and her husband Jay are perfectly comfortable hosting parties at their Sleepy Hollow home, but they were somewhat apprehensive as they approached the dinner they held on May 16. Some of the nine guests they invited were ... More »
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New Assistant Principal Appointed at Sleepy Hollow High
By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, a... More »
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Rebuilding The Social Fabric One Dinner Party At A Time
By Barrett Seaman– Laurie Hirsch Schulz and her husband Jay are perfectly comfortable hosting parties at their Sleepy Hollow home, but they were somewhat apprehensive as they approached the dinner they held on May 16. Some of the nine guests they invited were ... More »
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Main Street School in Irvington Receives Unique Honor
By Rick Pezzullo— Main Street School recently received the Seal of Excellence Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program—the first school in New York State to earn this recognition. The recognition reflects the Irvington School... More »
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Fresh Seafood Comes To Sleepy Hollow
By Shana Liebman– A new seafood restaurant, North River Oyster Bar, recently opened in Sleepy Hollow and is already garnering some serious buzz. The narrow two-floor-plus-rooftop restaurant in the former Hudson Anchor space is the latest venture from Floria an... More »
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Dobbs Ferry Unveils Food Scrap Recycling Barn
(This story has been updated) By Rick Pezzullo— The Village of Dobbs Ferry kicked off the spring season Friday by showcasing two climate-smart initiatives. Dobbs Ferry Mayor Christy Knell led the celebration at the village’s DPW site at 1 Stanley Avenue that i... More »
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Phelps Hospital Expands Community Paramedicine Program
By Rick Pezzullo— Northwell’s Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow is expanding its community paramedicine program with two vital new services: dedicated street medicine outreach for unhoused individuals and in-home behavioral health services. The expansion will b... More »
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Hastings Pitcher Throws A Career-Crowning Perfect Game
By Tom Pedulla– When Hastings right-hander Andrew Ciszewski warmed up for a recent game against Rye Neck, the results were not promising. He was bouncing curveballs and spiking fastballs, leaving them well short of the plate. Then the game began and he was, we... More »
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Fresh Seafood Comes To Sleepy Hollow
By Shana Liebman– A new seafood restaurant, North River Oyster Bar, recently opened in Sleepy Hollow and is already garnering some serious buzz. The narrow two-floor-plus-rooftop restaurant in the former Hudson Anchor space is the latest venture from Floria an... More »
Letters & Commentary
MoreA Vote For Beth Davidson
To the Editor, The stakes in NY’s 17th Congressional District could not be higher. At a moment like this, we need a candidate whose record, character, and commitment rise to the challenge — for me, that candidate is Beth Davidson. NY‑17 needs a representative ... More »
Historic Rivertowns
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Ground Broken for Memorial Garden at Ardsley High School
By Rick Pezzullo The Ardsley Historical Society hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month for the Lewisohn Memorial Garden at Ardsley High School. The event marked the official start of construction for a landmark dedicated to local history an... More »
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A Lot Of Luck
My name is Quilan Cradler-Williams, and I am nine years old. On Tuesday, May 12 2026, I found two five-leaf clovers and three four-leaf clovers in my yard within 20 minutes. Through the month, I have been finding a lot of four leaf clovers in my yard. In all I... More »
