![By Tom Pedulla— The Hudson Independent previews the local boys’ basketball season. Here is the outlook for each team: DOBBS FERRY The Eagles must overcome the loss of five seniors. It did not help when a team that already lacked size lost forward-center Braden Hawkins to a major knee injury that required surgery. That being said, Coach Scott Patrillo has ample talent to work with and makes the most of what he has. Senior guard-forward Jerel Outlaw is able to […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-HI-Nov-SH-Boys-Captains.jpg)
Fatality at Broadway and McKeel Avenue Highlights Longstanding Risks for Tarrytown Pedestrians
By Barrett Seaman– Nelida Distante, 82, of West Elizabeth Street in Tarrytown was crossing North Broadway at its intersection with McKeel Avenue on the night of November 27 when her life ended abruptly. Because the incident i... More »
Negative Declaration Issued for Apartment Plan Near Tarrytown Train Station
By Rick Pezzullo A multi-family rental project proposed at 29 South Depot Plaza in Tarrytown took a major step forward this week. On Nov. 27, the Tarrytown Planning Board unanimously approved a negative declaration for Hudson... More »
Al Schnier Reflects on His Life, Career and moe.’s Upcoming Shows at The Capitol Theatre
By W.B. King– When Al Schnier thinks back to an early August evening in 1997, the phrase “imposter syndrome” comes to mind. Earlier that day, he and his bandmates in moe. served as opening act on the Furthur Festival, which w... More »
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Fatality at Broadway and McKeel Avenue Highlights Longstanding Risks for Tarrytown Pedestrians
By Barrett Seaman– Nelida Distante, 82, of West Elizabeth Street in Tarrytown was crossing North Broadway at its intersection with McKeel Avenue on the night of November 27 when her life ended abruptly. Because the incident is being investigated by the Westche... More »
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Fatality at Broadway and McKeel Avenue Highlights Longstanding Risks for Tarrytown Pedestrians
By Barrett Seaman– Nelida Distante, 82, of West Elizabeth Street in Tarrytown was crossing North Broadway at its intersection with McKeel Avenue on the night of November 27 when her life ended abruptly. Because the incident is being investigated by the Westche... More »
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Villages, School District Awarded Grant for Safer Streets
By Rick Pezzullo— The trio collaboration of the villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns has been awarded a $340,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create a Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan... More »
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Al Schnier Reflects on His Life, Career and moe.’s Upcoming Shows at The Capitol Theatre
By W.B. King– When Al Schnier thinks back to an early August evening in 1997, the phrase “imposter syndrome” comes to mind. Earlier that day, he and his bandmates in moe. served as opening act on the Furthur Festival, which was making a stop at the Shoreline A... More »
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Barge Ban in Hudson Hailed by Community Leaders
By Rick Pezzullo— The U.S. Coast Guard’s decision this week not to allow barges to anchor anywhere north of the Governor M. Cuomo Bridge is being widely applauded by elected and environmental leaders. The Coast Guard was looking at redefining the Port of New Y... More »
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Only the Lonely
ONLY THE LONELY: The epidemic and the ambassador By Krista Madsen– Dr. Ruth Westheimer, cute and candid sex therapist many of us grew up listening to across radio/TV in the 1980s-90s, at the mere age of 95 has just been appointed by Governor Hochul New York St... More »
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Local Boys Basketball Squads Aiming to Show Improvement
By Tom Pedulla— The Hudson Independent previews the local boys’ basketball season. Here is the outlook for each team: DOBBS FERRY The Eagles must overcome the loss of five seniors. It did not help when a team that already lacked size lost forward-center Braden... More »
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Marry a Character
MARRY A CHARACTER: Exploring Fictosexuality in a Lonely Trilogy By Krista Madsen– Anyone on a dating app these days can tell you there are more sexualities out there than you ever knew needed to exist. A brief primer of some of the more unique flavors and the ... More »
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LIST OF LOCATIONS TO DROP OFF TOYS FOR TOTS ALL OVER GREENBURGH AND OUR VILLAGES
For a number of years the Town of Greenburgh has been participating in the annual Marine Corp Toys for Tots program. We have placed bins at the Greenburgh Town Hall. If Town Hall is not convenient for you to drop off toys there are plenty of locations in Gree... More »
Letters & Commentary
MoreDon’t Change New York’s Election Calendar
Within the next few weeks Governor Hochul will have to decide whether to sign or veto legislation that would change the years when the County Executive, town officials run for office. I urge her to veto the legislation. Currently these elections are held in ... More »
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Edward Apuzzo
Edward Anthony Apuzzo, 76, died on September 19, 2023, after three years of treatment for a rare sarcoma. He was at home in Irvington, New York surrounded by his family. He was a gentle, kind, and caring husband, father, and friend, valued colleague, and cheri... More »
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Irvington’s Immigrant Roots
By Barrett Seaman— Visitors to McVickar House, headquarters of the Irvington Historical Society (IHS) at the top of Main Street, should enter the society’s most recent exhibit through the second door along the corridor if they are to absorb the full import of ... More »
