![By Robert Kimmel– Much needed repairs to Sleepy Hollow’s iconic lighthouse are set to begin soon after the July 4th weekend, according to Village of Sleepy Hollow officials. The work will keep the structure closed to visitors for at least another 10 months. The announcement comes a year after Westchester County officially allocated $3.4 million from the County’s capital project budget. In announcing the financing last July, County Executive George Latimer declared, “This long overdue work will breathe new life […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lighthouse-group-1400x912.jpg)
![Rivertown residents can have a blast on the Fourth of July without having to leave town. On Monday, July 4, the Village of Tarrytown will be hosting a waterfront celebration at Pierson Park. Food trucks will be set up in Parking Lot E (Recreation Lot) starting at 5 p.m. A concert with the band Kick-Start Charlie will be held at Pierson Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by joint-Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown sponsored fireworks that usually start at about […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-HI-July-Fireworks-1400x912.jpg)
2![The Phelps Hospital Community Board has elected Kevin J. Plunkett, of Tarrytown, as its new chair. In this role, Mr. Plunkett will lead the community board as it represents the viewpoint and perspective of the community while serving as ambassador-at-large for Phelps. Joining him as officers are former board chair Kenneth Taber and Alfred “Fred” Mascia, as vice chairs. Loretta London will serve as Secretary. All will serve two-year terms. Plunkett has served on the Phelps Community Board for four […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1.Plunkett-1400x912.png)
On a Course to Greatness
By Tom Pedulla— If determination matters – and it certainly does – look for Dobbs Ferry’s Jonathan Oakes to excel some day in professional golf. Oakes, 16, is already asserting himself in the junior ranks. He recently won a m... More »
At Irvington’s Juneteenth Celebration, a Dedication of Sacred Ground
The third annual Juneteenth celebration in Irvington had a new dimension this year. In preparation for the installment of artist Vinnie Bagwell’s statue commemorating the 14 identified enslaved Africans who toiled and died in... More »
Shimsky Soundly Defeats Abinanti in Democratic Primary
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky will likely be heading to Albany next year after defeating six-term incumbent State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti Tuesday in a what was a contentious Democratic prim... More »
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Fourth of July Fireworks to Light Up Skies at Pierson Park
Rivertown residents can have a blast on the Fourth of July without having to leave town. On Monday, July 4, the Village of Tarrytown will be hosting a waterfront celebration at Pierson Park. Food trucks will be set up in Parking Lot E (Recreation Lot) starting... More »
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Shimsky Soundly Defeats Abinanti in Democratic Primary
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky will likely be heading to Albany next year after defeating six-term incumbent State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti Tuesday in a what was a contentious Democratic primary. According to unofficial result... More »
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Sleepy Hollow High Class of 2022 Graduates
Sleepy Hollow High School Class of 2022 received their diplomas June 23 at Doc Rasbeck Athletic Field. The following is a list of the graduates: Marileidi Acevedo Mackenzie Adams Kyan Aguilera Cisnia Albarracin Campbell Allan Emily Allendorf Alisha Almanzar ... More »
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A Simple Man: Graham Nash to Play at Tarrytown Music Hall in July
By W.B. King— If the weather was just right, Radio Luxemburg’s signal could beam across the English Channel finding its way to a radio situated in the modest living room of Graham Nash’s childhood home in Manchester, England. “I was supposed to be in bed on Su... More »
