![By Rick Pezzullo— Northwell’s Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow has earned Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), making it the first in the nation to earn this distinction. The ACS recognized Phelps’ commitment to delivering specialized, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care designed specifically for older adults. When undergoing surgery, older adults often face a higher risk of complications, prolonged recovery times, cognitive changes and loss of independence. The GSV program, launched in late 2025, recognizes […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-HI-April-Phelps-Geriatric-Surgery-Honor.jpg)
Irvington School District Earns Best Communities for Music Education Award
The Irvington School District has been honored with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from NAMM (National Association for Music Merchants) Foundation. The national recognition honors the district’s outstandi... More »
Lawler Loses Legal Challenge To Phillips-Staley Petition
By Barrett Seaman– With less than a week left before the deadline for certifying the June 23rd primary ballot, acting New York Supreme Court Justice David Fried rejected Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s claim that Democra... More »
Units Reduced at Rental Housing Project in Tarrytown
By Rick Pezzullo— The number of units being sought as part of a proposed rental housing project at 303 South Broadway in Tarrytown has been reduced. Representatives of Am Trust Realty, which has owned the 7.5-acre site since ... More »
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Funding Sought To Bring Movies Back To The Strand On Beekman
By Elizabeth Tucker– Sleepy Hollow Cinema, its nonprofit status now official, has launched its “Light the Lantern” campaign with the aim of raising $200,000 by August 1. The funds will be used to secure a lease and begin architectural design for a new theater ... More »
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Units Reduced at Rental Housing Project in Tarrytown
By Rick Pezzullo— The number of units being sought as part of a proposed rental housing project at 303 South Broadway in Tarrytown has been reduced. Representatives of Am Trust Realty, which has owned the 7.5-acre site since 1997, informed the Tarrytown Planni... More »
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Lawler Loses Legal Challenge To Phillips-Staley Petition
By Barrett Seaman– With less than a week left before the deadline for certifying the June 23rd primary ballot, acting New York Supreme Court Justice David Fried rejected Republican Congressman Mike Lawler’s claim that Democratic candidate Effie Phillips-Staley... More »
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Irvington School District Earns Best Communities for Music Education Award
The Irvington School District has been honored with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from NAMM (National Association for Music Merchants) Foundation. The national recognition honors the district’s outstanding support and commitment to music ... More »
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Funding Sought To Bring Movies Back To The Strand On Beekman
By Elizabeth Tucker– Sleepy Hollow Cinema, its nonprofit status now official, has launched its “Light the Lantern” campaign with the aim of raising $200,000 by August 1. The funds will be used to secure a lease and begin architectural design for a new theater ... 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 First in Nation to Earn Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Distinction
By Rick Pezzullo— Northwell’s Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow has earned Age-Friendly Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), making it the first in the nation to earn this distinction. The ACS recognized Phelps’ comm... More »
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Dobbs Ferry Leaves Everything On The Court In Final Fall To Woodlands
By Tom Pedulla– For the seniors who led the Dobbs Ferry boys’ basketball team to great heights, the Westchester County Center will always be remembered as the House of Pain. After bowing in the semifinals each of the previous two years, the Eagles finall... More »
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Earth Chase
EARTH CHASE: Hunting energy vampires By Krista Madsen Earth Month has been an amazing road trip thanks to this Rivertown Scavenger Hunt I’ve been overly consumed by for the last few weeks. I got a late start to my region’s little competition on its accompanyi... More »
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As a tax professional for many years, I have worked with clients across the Hudson Valley and have seen firsthand how tax policy affects everyday families. I have also seen how partisan politics can make life more difficult for families struggling to make ends... More »
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Funding Sought To Bring Movies Back To The Strand On Beekman
By Elizabeth Tucker– Sleepy Hollow Cinema, its nonprofit status now official, has launched its “Light the Lantern” campaign with the aim of raising $200,000 by August 1. The funds will be used to secure a lease and begin architectural design for a new theater ... More »
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