![By Ed Klajman— Fighting back tears as he met with the media Tuesday in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy, site of the 2026 Olympic curling events, Danny Casper tried to explain how much it means to him just to be physically capable of curling at all right now, let alone representing Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games. “The last couple years have been a lot of not fun, in comparison to fun, and very challenging and scary,” said the captain—or “skip”—of […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1.Casper.jpeg)
Chasing Windmills
CHASING WINDMILLS: They might be literary giants By Krista Madsen Of all the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future that haunt Trump (Obamas anyone?), he seems to reserve the greatest terror for windmills. And of all th... More »
Dobbs Ferry’s Ficarrotta Now All-Time Section 1 Scoring Champ
By Tom Pedulla– Dobbs Ferry’s Anthony Ficarrotta powered past several defenders and drove for a lay-in late in the fourth quarter of a February 6, 68-42, rout of visiting Irvington for a basket that was anything but ordinary.... More »
Masters Boys B-Ball Winning “Together”
By Tom Pedulla– The Masters School is building something special in boys’ basketball under head coach Joey Kuhl. The only question is how special. The Panthers, who lost in the semifinals of the Fairchester Athletic Ass... More »
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Ardsley Curling Club Phenom Danny Casper Goes For Olympic Gold
By Ed Klajman— Fighting back tears as he met with the media Tuesday in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy, site of the 2026 Olympic curling events, Danny Casper tried to explain how much it means to him just to be physically capable of curling at all right now, let alon... More »
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Health Violations Force Temporary Closure of Local Theater
By Rick Pezzullo— Health officials apparently didn’t look the other way when conducting an inspection of a movie theater in Dobbs Ferry. LOOK Dine-In Cinema in the Rivertowns Square Shopping Center was forced to temporarily close Jan. 6 after being issued viol... More »
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Latimer To EF Students: Tarrytown, Not Trump, Is America
By Barrett Seaman— The peripatetic 16th District Congressman George Latimer popped in at EF, Education First, at its campus on the hill overlooking Tarrytown on Friday. He was there ostensibly to recognize EF for its contributions to Westchester County through... More »
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Ardsley Senior Named Finalist in National Science Contest
By Rick Pezzullo— An Ardsley High School senior has been named one of the top 40 finalists in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition. Khushi Karthikeyan, 18, has already earned $25,000 for her accomplishment in the Regeneron Sci... More »
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Tarrytown’s Music Hall Purchases Long-Abandoned Veterans Memorial Building
By W.B. King– It’s been said that if one waits long enough, life comes full circle. This is the case for the vibrant Tarrytown Music Hall at 11 Main Street that recently celebrated its 140th anniversary. Two blocks down the road stands the Veteran Memorial Bui... More »
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GILT Launches Third Annual Environmental Grant Program
The Greater Irvington Land Trust (GILT) is launching its 2026 Community Grant Program this week. In this, the third year of this program, GILT is once again providing financial support for local, community-based projects that support the preservation and prot... More »
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Medical Advice During A Snowstorm
It’s dangerous out there, as anyone who has ventured out of the house in the last day–and it’s not going to get much safer soon, as ice and wind are likely to exacerbate the dangers of the snowfall that accumulated Sunday into Monday. Here’s some advice from m... More »
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Dobbs Ferry’s Ficarrotta Now All-Time Section 1 Scoring Champ
By Tom Pedulla– Dobbs Ferry’s Anthony Ficarrotta powered past several defenders and drove for a lay-in late in the fourth quarter of a February 6, 68-42, rout of visiting Irvington for a basket that was anything but ordinary. This one made history. It complete... More »
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Chasing Windmills
CHASING WINDMILLS: They might be literary giants By Krista Madsen Of all the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future that haunt Trump (Obamas anyone?), he seems to reserve the greatest terror for windmills. And of all the rabbit holes he loves to spelunk ... More »
Letters & Commentary
MoreLawler’s Irresponsible Co-Sponsorship Is An Affront to Greenland And Denmark
To the editor, Congressman Lawler has recently co-sponsored the Make Greenland Great Again Act. Although the wording of the bill seems harmless, it gives this president undeserved credibility in his misguided attempt to own another nation. Ultimately, co-spons... More »
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Kykuit Tours On Hold until 2027
By Elizabeth Tucker– For the entirety of the 2026 tourist season, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund will pause the popular tours of the historic Kykuit mansion as it completes renovations to the Pocantico Center campus. Until this year, Historic Hudson Valley (HHV... More »
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MoreAPPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SEASONAL PARK RANGERS
Deadline to apply is Feb. 22 The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for seasonal park rangers to patrol County parks next summer. Applications are due by February 22 and are available online at the Department of Public Saf... More »
