![Not everybody celebrates when they’ve given a lot of money away, but the Kids’ Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow did after they surpassed the $2 million mark in grants distributed to community programs that support under-resourced children of all ages. Founded in 2009, the organization takes donations from members of the community and distributes the money through grants to programs that provide a range of youth-oriented services in the 10591 zip code area. “Kids’ Club is grateful to be […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1.KidsClub.board_.jpeg)
Fulgenzi to Fight for Conservative Line in Court
By Rick Pezzullo— If Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi is going to win a seventh term in November, he may have one less ballot line at his disposal. Fulgenzi is expected to receive a trial date this week after submittin... More »
Death by Distraction
DEATH BY DISTRACTION: Your device is conspiring to kill you By Krista Madsen “In my day…” as many a person of my age might begin a bad but braggy story, death by drinking was the thing. Teens, who seemed to have their license... More »
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 distincti... More »
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Kids’ Club Breaks The Two Million Dollar Donation Barrier
Not everybody celebrates when they’ve given a lot of money away, but the Kids’ Club of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow did after they surpassed the $2 million mark in grants distributed to community programs that support under-resourced children of all ages. Found... 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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Fulgenzi to Fight for Conservative Line in Court
By Rick Pezzullo— If Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi is going to win a seventh term in November, he may have one less ballot line at his disposal. Fulgenzi is expected to receive a trial date this week after submitting a notice of appeal to a recent st... 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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Death by Distraction
DEATH BY DISTRACTION: Your device is conspiring to kill you By Krista Madsen “In my day…” as many a person of my age might begin a bad but braggy story, death by drinking was the thing. Teens, who seemed to have their licenses way too soon, were drinking and d... More »
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MoreWhy Choose Suffering?
Congressman Lawler votes for suffering. When it comes to healthcare, food assistance, research, compassion, foreign aid, and war, he keeps choosing policies that deepen our suffering instead of relieving it. That is a betrayal of the people. Healthcare: Lawler... 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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The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is presenting a full month of Pride programming this June. Building on their monthly Out There series the Burns is celebrating with a special Out There: Pride Edition featuring a mix of films, Q&As, and community events–free... More »
