![THE LITTLES: Do fret the small stuff By Krista Madsen Why are tiny things so compelling? HOLEY MOLEY This week I hosted the fourth biannual Sleepy Hollow Show & Tell for those lucky enough to live within a 10 or so mile radius. For those who don’t, a cutesy recap of my intro: I say “cute” because I presented for once—I figured you can’t host a thing forever without playing the game yourself—and I don’t mean cute to proclaim my own […]](https://thehudsonindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/0659ce9b-0cec-4f96-9bbe-a6a8040f96f9_4032x3024.webp)
In LWV Forum, Feiner Faces Off Against Challenger McGoey—And His Own Record
By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawy... More »
Hastings Schools Hire New Assistant Director for Special Ed
By Rick Pezzullo— The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education has appointed Karina Villalona, a longtime Hastings resident, as the new Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 1. Selected through a highly compet... More »
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... More »
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In LWV Forum, Feiner Faces Off Against Challenger McGoey—And His Own Record
By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawyer and CPA Barry McGoey. Unseen, ho... 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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In LWV Forum, Feiner Faces Off Against Challenger McGoey—And His Own Record
By Barrett Seaman— As seen on Zoom by viewers of the League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum Thursday night, incumbent Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner faced a single primary opponent: Ardsley Village Trustee, lawyer and CPA Barry McGoey. Unseen, ho... More »
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Hastings Schools Hire New Assistant Director for Special Ed
By Rick Pezzullo— The Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education has appointed Karina Villalona, a longtime Hastings resident, as the new Assistant Director for Special Education, effective July 1. Selected through a highly competitive search process, Villalona wil... 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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The Littles
THE LITTLES: Do fret the small stuff By Krista Madsen Why are tiny things so compelling? HOLEY MOLEY This week I hosted the fourth biannual Sleepy Hollow Show & Tell for those lucky enough to live within a 10 or so mile radius. For those who don’t, a cutesy re... More »
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MoreVote For The Best. Vote For Beth!
The race for New York’s 17th Congressional District is critical. The incumbent isn’t a pushover, so we need the best possible candidate to run. After careful consideration, I believe that our best candidate is Beth Davidson. I took this decision very seriously... 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 »
