![By Rick Pezzullo— Irvington High School senior Josh Greenbarg has earned national recognition for his writing, receiving a Scholastic Gold Key Award and an American Voices nomination for his creative nonfiction piece, “Boca Brag and Schmear.” Greenbarg submitted his entry to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in November and was notified of his achievement as first-round results were released. His work stood out among submissions for its originality, skill, and strong personal voice, hallmarks of the prestigious Scholastic Awards […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-HI-Jan-Irvington-Student-e1769791804976.jpeg)
GILT Launches Third Annual Environmental Grant Program
The Greater Irvington Land Trust (GILT) is launching its 2026 Community Grant Program this week. In this, the third year of this program, GILT is once again providing financial support for local, community-based projects tha... More »
First Place, Last Pickle
FIRST PLACE, LAST PICKLE: Don’t touch that trophy By Krista Madsen I desperately require some comic relief. Mind you, I like my comedy flirting with existential dread in the vein of Waiting for Godot and a good glob of what’s... More »
Lawler Must Call For Noem’s Impeachment
Two innocent U.S. citizens have been shot to death by ICE with total immunity and no accountability. ICE agents are motivated to cause fear and pain rather than to professionally apprehend undocumented immigrants who committe... More »
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Irvington High Senior Receives National Writing Nomination
By Rick Pezzullo— Irvington High School senior Josh Greenbarg has earned national recognition for his writing, receiving a Scholastic Gold Key Award and an American Voices nomination for his creative nonfiction piece, “Boca Brag and Schmear.” Greenbarg submitt... More »
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Sleepy Hollow Native Coffey Taking Talents Overseas
By Rick Pezzullo— Sleepy Hollow native Samantha Coffey’s star on the soccer field continues to rise. The Olympic gold medalist, a graduate of The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, has signed a three-year contract to play with Manchester City in the United Kingdom... More »
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Latimer To EF Students: Tarrytown, Not Trump, Is America
By Barrett Seaman— The peripatetic 16th District Congressman George Latimer popped in at EF, Education First, at its campus on the hill overlooking Tarrytown on Friday. He was there ostensibly to recognize EF for its contributions to Westchester County through... More »
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Ardsley Senior Named Finalist in National Science Contest
By Rick Pezzullo— An Ardsley High School senior has been named one of the top 40 finalists in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition. Khushi Karthikeyan, 18, has already earned $25,000 for her accomplishment in the Regeneron Sci... More »
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Tarrytown’s Music Hall Purchases Long-Abandoned Veterans Memorial Building
By W.B. King– It’s been said that if one waits long enough, life comes full circle. This is the case for the vibrant Tarrytown Music Hall at 11 Main Street that recently celebrated its 140th anniversary. Two blocks down the road stands the Veteran Memorial Bui... More »
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GILT Launches Third Annual Environmental Grant Program
The Greater Irvington Land Trust (GILT) is launching its 2026 Community Grant Program this week. In this, the third year of this program, GILT is once again providing financial support for local, community-based projects that support the preservation and prot... More »
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Medical Advice During A Snowstorm
It’s dangerous out there, as anyone who has ventured out of the house in the last day–and it’s not going to get much safer soon, as ice and wind are likely to exacerbate the dangers of the snowfall that accumulated Sunday into Monday. Here’s some advice from m... More »
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Dobbs’ Anthony Ficarrotta Strives To Get It Right This Time
By Tom Pedulla– The Westchester County Center has been the site of heartbreak for the Dobbs Ferry boys’ basketball team. There was an agonizing last-minute postseason loss to Alexander Hamilton two years ago and a not-so-close defeat against Woodlands last yea... More »
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First Place, Last Pickle
FIRST PLACE, LAST PICKLE: Don’t touch that trophy By Krista Madsen I desperately require some comic relief. Mind you, I like my comedy flirting with existential dread in the vein of Waiting for Godot and a good glob of what’s-it-all-aboutism, so what more perf... More »
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Where Is Lawler On ICE Abuses?
The One Big Bill passed by Republicans last February threw tens of billions of dollars at the immigration crisis in America that results from a ten year backlog of applications for asylum by people fleeing violence and repression in countries around the globe.... More »
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Kykuit Tours On Hold until 2027
By Elizabeth Tucker– For the entirety of the 2026 tourist season, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund will pause the popular tours of the historic Kykuit mansion as it completes renovations to the Pocantico Center campus. Until this year, Historic Hudson Valley (HHV... More »
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MoreAPPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SEASONAL PARK RANGERS
Deadline to apply is Feb. 22 The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks next summer. Applications are due by February 22 and are available online at the Department of Public Saf... More »
