![By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, and commitment to students and staff make her an outstanding addition to the Sleepy Hollow High School community,” Superintendent Dr. Ray Sanchez said. “We are excited to welcome her to the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns and look forward […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-HI-May-Mary-Berat.webp)
Hastings High Students to Showcase Historical Exhibition
By Rick Pezzullo— In conjunction with the Hastings Historical Society and the Hastings Public Library, Hastings High School teacher Gregory Smith’s SUPA American History class will take part in an opening reception of their f... More »
A Sweet Addition To Town: The Village Confectionery Debuts In June
By Autumn Zara– Sleepy Hollow, a renowned trick-or-treating destination, will finally get its own candy shop on June 13. Film industry veteran Kate Bolger is opening The Village Confectionery at 95 Beekman Avenue. When we fir... More »
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Hastings High Students to Showcase Historical Exhibition
By Rick Pezzullo— In conjunction with the Hastings Historical Society and the Hastings Public Library, Hastings High School teacher Gregory Smith’s SUPA American History class will take part in an opening reception of their final project exhibition, “AMERICA 2... More »
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New Assistant Principal Appointed at Sleepy Hollow High
By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, a... More »
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At His Rockland Rally, Lawler Jumps Off The Fence Into Trump Territory
By Barrett Seaman— After a year or more avoiding so much as the mention of the President’s name, while voting for all of his major policy bills, incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Lawler finally stepped off the tightrope, landing resoundingly inside Trump’s... More »
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New Assistant Principal Appointed at Sleepy Hollow High
By Rick Pezzullo— A new assistant principal will soon be roaming the halls of Sleepy Hollow High School Mary Berat was recently appointed to that position. She will be joining the district’s administrative team on July 1. “Ms. Berat’s experience, leadership, a... More »
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Award-Winning Tarrytown Documentarians Trace The Journey From Nazi-Era Horror To The Triumphs Of Jewish Progeny
By W.B. King– When 13 Jewish driver’s licenses were confiscated in 1938 by Hitler’s Nazi regime, the stories of those pictured were ostensibly lost to history. That changed in 2017 when the documents were discovered in a worn and torn envelope in the recesses ... 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 Expands Community Paramedicine Program
By Rick Pezzullo— Northwell’s Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow is expanding its community paramedicine program with two vital new services: dedicated street medicine outreach for unhoused individuals and in-home behavioral health services. The expansion will b... 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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A Sweet Addition To Town: The Village Confectionery Debuts In June
By Autumn Zara– Sleepy Hollow, a renowned trick-or-treating destination, will finally get its own candy shop on June 13. Film industry veteran Kate Bolger is opening The Village Confectionery at 95 Beekman Avenue. When we first met at Sleepy Coffee Too, Kate w... More »
Letters & Commentary
MoreAll Three Democrats Running Against Lawler Are Good, But Cait Conley Is Better
To the Editor, I will be voting for Cait Conley in the June 23 primary for the Democratic nomination for the Congressional seat in CD17 and I urge you to join me in helping send Cait to Washington. Cait has the background and experience to be an outstanding Re... 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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MoreNEW YORK BLOOD CENTER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE BLOOD DONATIONS AS SUMMER “TRAUMA SEASON” BEGINS
Collections down 15% as Memorial Day weekend approaches, raising concerns about regional blood supply levels NEW YORK – New York Blood Center (NYBC) is urgently calling on New Yorkers to donate blood ahead of Memorial Day weekend as the region faces dangerousl... More »
