By Jeff Wilson– It was a transformation worth waiting for. Dobbs Ferry’s Gould Park was the scene of a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 16 celebrating the park’s grand reopening – with upgrades – after structural work had forced its closure for... More »
By Tom Pedulla— Expectations are always high at Dobbs Ferry, given its years of success in football. Some players might view that as a burdensome pressure. As far as senior offensive lineman Michael Rodriguez is concerned, bring it on. “I like it a lot. You sh... More »
by Lilly Sayenga– Dobbs Ferry has been given a spooky mythos in Headhunters, a new novel by Luis Paredes. The novel, Paredes’s sophomore effort after his 2023 debut Out On A Limb, owes its setting to the author’s two-decade-long residency in the town. In an in... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Dobbs Ferry officials have concluded a moratorium on development in the neighborhood known as The Knoll isn’t possible. In a July 31 posting on the village’s website, the Board of Trustees responded to recent concerns raised by residents abou... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Village of Dobbs Ferry was one of several municipalities to recently be awarded funding as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the village would receive $1,041,493 to design and co... More »
By Kris DiLorenzo– Street dining returns to Dobbs Ferry on Saturday, August 3 (rain date Aug. 4), when the Village holds one of its signature events, facilitated by the Downtown Committee. From 4-10 p.m., Cedar Street and Main Street (as far as Chestnut Street... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Anyone looking for Latin American cuisine and cocktails should look no further than Mirabella Cocina Latina, the new restaurant in Dobbs Ferry next to LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at Rivertowns Square on Hamilton Street. Having been open for just two... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Improvements to Gould Park in Dobbs Ferry are expected to be completed this summer. During an appearance on Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s Weekly Update Monday, Dobbs Ferry Mayor Vincent Rossillo said the major renovations to t... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The body of a swimmer who went missing Monday in the Hudson River off the coast of the Dobbs Ferry waterfront was recovered Tuesday morning. The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of their next of kin, was found by ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Holiday fun at a local carnival temporarily came to a frightening halt July 4 when a kiddie rollercoaster derailed in Dobbs Ferry. According to the Dobbs Ferry Volunteer Ambulance Corps, members were notified by Dobbs Ferry Police shortly aft... More »
By Janine Annett– Given the low crime rate in the area, many Hastings residents were shocked to hear about a home burglary that occurred on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Now, a suspect in the burglary has been arrested. Brandon Scerri, age 29, currently homeless but... More »
by Rick Pezzullo— On June 22 at Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park, 86 seniors from Dobbs Ferry High School received their diplomas. The following is a complete list of the Class of 2024: Karli Addis Christopher Archer Luke Arone Tristen Baglieri Eoin Bates Tyler Ben... More »
By Rick Pezzullo—- A 63-year-old Dobbs Ferry man was sentenced Thursday to six years in state prison for assaulting two teenagers in September 2022, along with a separate one-year sentence in a hate crime case for harassing and threatening a 13-year-old boy. “... More »
By Sue Treiman– Dozens of Dobbs Ferry homeowners are seeking a moratorium on future development in an village neighborhood, the “Knoll”, where they claim new construction could harm wildlife, threaten nearby properties, worsen flooding, and set a precedent for... More »
By Alexander Roberts– Israeli Defense Force Sgt. Yossi Bluming has been fighting since the invasion of that country by Hamas on October 7th. As an Israeli paratrooper, he gave a very personal perspective on the Gaza War at Chabad of the Rivertowns in Dobbs F... More »
Rivertowns for Reproductive Rights, a community group of Rivertowns residents organizing for reproductive rights and justice, held its second annual Appetizers for Access event on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Bloomy Cheese & Provisions in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Mondaire ... More »
by Janine Annett In a world where many women hesitate to reveal their age, Lyn Slater is a breath of fresh air. At 70, she’s upending preconceived notions of what it means to be a septuagenarian woman in her new book, How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldy fr... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A Dobbs Ferry man could face up to 15 years in prison after being charged Thursday with illegal possession of more than 30 firearms and explosive devices. James Neff, 61, was charged May 2 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Village officials strongly condemned two alleged racist incidents that took place in Dobbs Ferry during the past week. In a statement released by the village April 29, it was reported that a man visiting Dobbs Ferry at Waterfront Park called ... More »
