Tarrytown Board Promulgates Revised ADU Bill
Here’s the full text of the Board of Trustees’ revised proposal for a local law governing Accessory Dwelling Units that will be subject to public comment at the February 8th regular meeting: Accessory Dwelling Units: Revise... More »
Tarrytown Trustees Not Ready to Provide Home Port for Fireboat
By Rick Pezzullo– It appears a fireboat that was part of two historic events in New York City will not be coming to Tarrytown–at least any time soon. At a Jan. 25 work session, the Tarrytown Board of Trustees instructed Villa... More »
DA Holds Panel on Sexual Predators
By Jeff Wilson– Do you know where your children are? Many parents would answer with relief that their kids are home, most likely on their phones or computers. But with whom? “Protecting Our Kids From Online Predators” was the... More »
Community News
MoreDA Holds Panel on Sexual Predators
By Jeff Wilson– Do you know where your children are? Many parents would answer with relief that their kids are home, most likely on their phones or computers. But with whom? “Protecting Our Kids From Online Predators” was the title of a virtual panel discussio... More »
Government & Politics
MoreTarrytown Board Promulgates Revised ADU Bill
Here’s the full text of the Board of Trustees’ revised proposal for a local law governing Accessory Dwelling Units that will be subject to public comment at the February 8th regular meeting: Accessory Dwelling Units: Revised Local Law for Public Hearing on W... More »
School News
MoreIrvington High School Students Earn Top Awards at Debate Tournament
Members of Irvington High School’s Debate Club earned awards at the American Debate League Winter Classic, held on December 10 at Martin Van Buren High School in Queens. They competed against students from more than 20 area high schools. Club advisor Jennifer ... More »
Arts & Entertainment
MoreJay Gould Biographer Coming to Irvington Jan. 22
From the Gothic towers of Lyndhurst to the grounds of Irvington Presbyterian and St. Barnabas churches, the shadow of financier and railroad mogul Jay Gould looms large in the rivertowns. But as author and former Wall Street Journal bureau chief Greg Steinmetz... More »
Environmental News
MoreSchumer Secures $2.8 Million for RiverWalk Connection to the Bridge and Route 9
By Barrett Seaman— The fruit of the federal government’s $1.7 trillion Omnibus Spending package, signed into law at year’s end, has begun to fall, and part of the giant harvest is $2.7975 million to fund the construction of the so-called Transit Connector that... More »
Health News
MoreLatimer Criticized for Vetoing Bill Prohibiting Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Executive George Latimer has been criticized in some circles for his decision to veto a bill approved last month by the Board of Legislators banning the retail sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products. The legisla... More »
Rivertowns Sports
MoreFirst-Year Coach Has Masters School Boys Basketball Team Thinking Big
By Tom Pedulla— Junior guard Adam Bello does not mince words when asked about the recent history of boys’ basketball at The Masters School. “We were the joke of our conference,” he said. No Fairchester Athletic Association opponent is laughing now. The Panther... More »
Food in the Rivertowns
MoreCarmine’s Italian Deli and Cafe Reinvents the Concert Experience
By W.B. King— Putting a new spin on chicken soup for the soul, Carmine’s Italian Deli and Cafe, providing delicious fare in Elmsford for more than 20 years, now doubles as a live music venue — spotlighting established bands as well as giving breaks to up-and-c... More »
Rivertowns Real Estate
MoreWith Trustee Vote Approaching, Indy Survey Shows Tarrytown Residents Split on Accessory Dwelling Units
The Public Hearing on whether Tarrytown will allow homeowners to convert space in their property into so-called Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is on the agenda for the January 3rd Board of Trustees meeting—and may come to a vote. In anticipation of that vote,... More »
Local Charities
MoreLocal Charities: A Time To Give
‘Tis the season of giving, when those families that can get out their checkbooks and support charitable organizations. Over the past year, The Hudson Independent has compiled a list of local charities into a section, aptly named Local Charities, where readers ... More »
Bulletin Board
MoreCelebrate Black History Month in Tarrytown
February 2, 2023 Celebrate Black History Month in Tarrytown February is Black History Month. Established nationally in 1976 as a time to recognize the achievements and contributions African Americans have made to US history and society, we invite you to explor... More »
Letters to the Editor
MoreRecall Elections Allow Electoral Mischief
To the Editor, In a recent edition of letters to the editor, Supervisor Paul Feiner called for the establishment of a recall election provision in New York State (see: https://thehudsonindependent.com/westchester-should-disqualify-any-candidate-who-lies-about-... More »
Obituaries
MoreLloyd Morrisett, longtime Irvington resident and co-creator of “Sesame Street, dead at 93
By Barrett Seaman– Lloyd Morrisett, formerly of Irvington, best known as the co-creator of “Sesame Street,” passed away at age 93 at his current home in San Diego CA. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Pierre Morrisett, who presided over the board of... More »
Historic Rivertowns
MoreTarrytown Trustees Not Ready to Provide Home Port for Fireboat
By Rick Pezzullo– It appears a fireboat that was part of two historic events in New York City will not be coming to Tarrytown–at least any time soon. At a Jan. 25 work session, the Tarrytown Board of Trustees instructed Village Administrator Richard Slingerlan... More »