![By Cooper Ho– I have severe tree nut and shellfish allergies. I’ve dealt with them my whole life, and for the most part I know how to manage them. At a restaurant, I can talk to my server, ask how a dish is prepared, and make sure the kitchen knows about my allergies. Delivery is different. My family used to order regularly from a local restaurant on DoorDash, and we’d put my allergies in the instruction box each time. The […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Data_By_Delivery_Platform_Safe_Plate_Infographic.jpg)
Dobbs Ferry Artist Awarded Grant to Create Mural
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry artist has been awarded a grant to create an artwork that transforms ArtsWestchester’s gallery vault in White Plains into an immersive world of clay, color and intricate pattern. Rana Amirtahma... More »
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.... More »
Phelps’ Health And Wellness Center Offers Healing For The Whole Self To Post-Treatment Cancer Patients
When we think of cancer treatment, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation come to mind. Less thought of but no less important are the elements of care and healing, both physical and psychological, that are critical in restoring ... More »
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Dobbs Ferry Seventh-Grader Bests A Field Of Nearly 200 To Win First-Ever Rivertowns Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
By Jeff Wilson— For the entire month of April (plus a few days before and after), ecology-minded citizens from Sleepy Hollow down through Hastings-on-Hudson formed teams and participated in the first-ever Rivertowns Earth Month Scavenger Hunt, a multitude of e... More »
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Paramedic Supervisor from Dobbs Ferry Accused of Forging Medical Certifications
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry man was charged last week with numerous felonies in relation to his alleged forgery of 22 medical certification cards and unlawful retention of fees while employed as Town of Greenburgh’s paramedic supervisor. Jared Rosenberg, 5... More »
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Jenkins Delivers ‘Hopeful’ State of the County Address
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins delivered his second State of the County Address last week, outlining a year of measurable progress, continued investment and a people-first approach to governing. “If anyone asks what is the State of ... More »
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Making Delivery Safer For Families With Food Allergies
By Cooper Ho– I have severe tree nut and shellfish allergies. I’ve dealt with them my whole life, and for the most part I know how to manage them. At a restaurant, I can talk to my server, ask how a dish is prepared, and make sure the kitchen knows about my al... More »
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Dobbs Ferry Artist Awarded Grant to Create Mural
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry artist has been awarded a grant to create an artwork that transforms ArtsWestchester’s gallery vault in White Plains into an immersive world of clay, color and intricate pattern. Rana Amirtahmasebi was given $3,500 from the Jane... 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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Making Delivery Safer For Families With Food Allergies
By Cooper Ho– I have severe tree nut and shellfish allergies. I’ve dealt with them my whole life, and for the most part I know how to manage them. At a restaurant, I can talk to my server, ask how a dish is prepared, and make sure the kitchen knows about my al... 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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Motherless
MOTHERLESS: Part 1, Where do you we begin By Krista Madsen I wasn’t going to write about this yet because the shock isn’t done percolating in me into a cohesive topic. The story that CNN exposed of the corner of the website, Motherless.com, where men come to s... More »
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MoreWhy Choose Suffering?
Congressman Lawler votes for suffering. When it comes to healthcare, food assistance, research, compassion, foreign aid, and war, he keeps choosing policies that deepen our suffering instead of relieving it. That is a betrayal of the people. Healthcare: Lawler... More »
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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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MorePride Month At Jacob Burns Film Center
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is presenting a full month of Pride programming this June. Building on their monthly Out There series the Burns is celebrating with a special Out There: Pride Edition featuring a mix of films, Q&As, and community events–free... More »
