All posts published in February 2024
By Barrett Seaman– As politicians across the state and in Washington wrangled over the shape of New York’s congressional district map, the candidates looking to represent those districts continued to battle it out. Barring a now unlikely lawsuit, District 17 h... More »
The town of Greenburgh has submitted a grant to New York State that could lead to the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian path along Route 119 from the South County and North County trail to the Mario Cuomo bridge. If the grant is approved and if the path is ... More »
Hastings-on-Hudson – As part of the Hillside Woods Restoration Project, volunteers will help drive deer out of a 30-acre exclosure in Hillside Woods on March 16th (rain date: March 17th). The Conservation Commission is hoping to recruit at least 100 volunteers... More »
The Greater Irvington Land Trust (GILT) is soliciting applications for up to three financial grants available to residents, including students, with proposals for community-based projects “that support the preservation and protection of open space and promote ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky was part of a coalition of construction trade unions and state lawmakers that gathered in Elmsford last week to demand more funding be allocated in the New York State budget to repair and maintain roadways... More »
This story has been updated By Barrett Seaman— Well over 200 residents of Irvington, 175 of them registered Democrats, braved a rainy night to show up at the Main Street School auditorium on February 27 to choose two candidates out of three contenders to fill ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Tarrytown Mayor Karen Brown was among several city and village leaders who gathered in White Plains Friday to advocate for increased unrestricted aid from New York State. The New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM)... More »
INSECT-INSIDE: Bugs in the bedroom By Krista Madsen– As often happens now at this on-the-precipice-of-too-late stage of our climate crisis, there is a bug out of place and out of time. A fly in my Northeast winter bedroom attacking the light in a frantic way t... More »
Greenburgh has a rich history. Gordon Parks, the world famous photographer lived here. So did jazzman Cab Calloway. Comedian Moms Mabley. Jazz pianist Hazel Scott, Roy Campanella, of Brooklyn Dodgers fame, actresses and celebrities. In 2021. Town & Country Mag... More »
By W.B. King– Known in many circles as the hardest working man in the jam band scene, former Allman Brothers Band (ABB) alumnus and Gov’t Mule co-founder Warren Haynes is eagerly looking forward to reuniting with the Phil Lesh Quintet for two celebratory shows... More »
By Tom Pedulla— The Dobbs Ferry boys’ basketball team had come so far, going from five wins two years ago to double-digits in victories last season to a glistening 16-5 mark this year that included a post-season victory against Valhalla. And now the third-seed... More »
TEENSCAPE 2024 – 7th & 8th Grade Summer Travel Camp Click here to view flyer and critical registration information Families that plan on registering for TEENSCAPE on Tuesday, February 27th, please read the registration information and be prepared with the requ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The developer of a multi-family rental project proposed at 29 South Depot Plaza in Tarrytown has agreed to market more of the units as so-called affordable housing. Joe Cotter, President & CEO of National Resources, told the Tarrytown Plannin... More »
By Barrett Seaman— There are three open seats up for grabs in the March 19th election for the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees. With the announcement by the Unite Sleepy Hollow party that James (Jim) Husselbee, an executive with an international tax accounting ... More »
Monster Mash: When you bring the dead back to life By Krista Madsen– I have a confession to make that will get me kicked out of civil society. In November, I wrote about how I got ghosted and boo hoo for me. Also just boooo. Publicly sharing elicited condolenc... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Dozens of brave souls recently stripped down to take a dip in the frigid Hudson River for charity. Gullotta House, which was created nine years ago by Sleepy Hollow native Matthew Gullotta to help residents in Westchester County facing financ... More »
The loss of three local weekly newspapers (the Scarsdale Inquirer, Rivertowns Enterprise and Bedford Review Record) is a setback for democracy. These local publication provided area residents with important information about the community. The election cove... More »
Dear Editor, This spring, the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies will finalize transportation pollution rules for light- and heavy-duty vehicles which will impact generations to come and help pave the way for a zero-emission vehicle fut... More »
By Barrett Seaman— A recent string of thefts from unlocked cars, mainly on Dogwood and Sycamore in Irvington, had yielded little evidence until the frigid night of January 18th. At around 3:00 a.m., a village officer on overnight patrol spotted an individual i... More »
By Rick Pezzullo—- Dr. Kristopher Harrison, who has led the Irvington School District for the last 12 years, is retiring for health reasons. The Board of Education recently accepted the resignation of Harrison, effective Aug. 8, 2024. Harrison has been on medi... More »
