By Rick Pezzullo— A familiar face has returned to temporarily lead the way for the Village of Dobbs Ferry. Richard Leins, who served as interim village administrator for 11 months in 2021 before giving way to Melissa Ferraro, once again will hold that title,... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees this week unanimously voted to opt-in to allow cannabis dispensaries in the village. The closely watched decision occurred slightly more than a year after trustees voted to opt-out of a provision in The New Y... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Sacred Heart-Our Lady of Pompeii Parish in Dobbs Ferry has launched a capital campaign to raise $1.5 million. Pastor Rev. Christopher Monturo publicly announced the fundraising effort during last weekend’s masses, but indicated about $700,000... More »
By Jeff Wilson– In a show of commitment to all its students, administrators at Dobbs Ferry Middle School held a ribbon-cutting on December 1st, celebrating the opening of a unique new playground for its special-needs class. Presiding over the event was Middle ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The villages of Tarrytown and Dobbs Ferry could reap the benefits of a multi-million-dollar grant that was awarded by New York State to a consortium of agencies and municipalities to enhance clean transportation and improve mobility options.... More »
By Tom Pedulla— Brian Dann brings the thunder for Dobbs Ferry as he repeatedly attacks the interior of defensive lines with punishing runs. Lightning crackles whenever breakaway threat Brandon Holman touches the ball and races to the outside. The combination h... More »
By Barrett Seaman– Sunday, September 18th was officially proclaimed Zion Episcopal Church Day, not only by Village of Dobbs Ferry Mayor Vincent Rossillo but also by County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky on behalf of Westchester County and by Senate Majority Leade... More »
By Tom Pedulla Hopes are high for another sectional championship at Dobbs Ferry, and with good reason. The Eagles feature a running back in Brian Dann who is extraordinarily difficult to stop. It typically takes more than one defender to bring him down. Even t... More »
By Rick Pezzullo– When students and faculty return to the classroom in the rivertowns Tuesday, they’ll notice many changes from when they left for summer break. Last month, the New York State Education Department and Health Department issued updated COVID-19 g... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees agreed earlier this month to spend up to $9,800 to restore grave markers at the historic Little White Church Cemetery. The cemetery on Ashford Ave. has been in existence since the early 1800’s and holds the g... More »
By Lily McInerney— Patricia Berman, a Dobbs Ferry resident of 11 years, worries that her husband won’t be able to park downtown anymore. He’s used to putting coins in the meters that lined the streets, but now he can pay only with his smartphone—that is, after... More »
Dobbs Ferry High School held its graduation ceremony Saturday at Waterfront Park where 119 members of the Class of 2022 received their diplomas. The following is the list of Class of 2022: Louis Albanese Kayla Albert Jhonatan Almaras Martinez Miguel ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo– Two new administrators have been appointed in the Irvington and Dobbs Ferry school districts for the 2022-2023 school year. On Friday, after an extensive search, the Irvington Board of Education appointed Jonathan Hirsch as the next principa... More »
After two tough years under the cloud of the pandemic, the Broadway Training Center (BTC) of Westchester re-emerged to put on its 30th anniversary gala last weekend at Hastings’ Harvest on Hudson restaurant with a production (appropriately) of “Together at Las... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— On Tuesday, May 17, voters in local school districts overwhelmingly approved budgets for the 2022-2023 calendar. In Tarrytown, the $86 million spending plan, which carried a 3.18% tax decrease for Tarrytown residents and a slight 1.38% tax hi... More »
By Jeff Wilson– The fight for higher wages for adjunct instructors at Mercy College was finally resolved on Tuesday, May 3, as the educators approved their first extended contract. The agreement between Mercy and Faculty Forward/Service Employees International... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Local residents will have the opportunity to vote on school budgets for the 2022-2023 calendar and Board of Education candidates on Tuesday, May 17. Polls in the four area school districts will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dobbs Ferry The Do... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Mercy College’s school newspaper received five awards in the New York Press Association (NYPA) 2021 Better Newspaper Contest. The Impact, which has been Mercy’s newspaper since 1970, has won more than 40 NYPA awards since first entering the c... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees adopted a 2022-23 budget earlier this week that includes a slight decrease in the village’s tax levy. Village Administrator Melissa Ferraro called the first spending plan she helped craft a “very tight and ch... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The annual school budget votes and Board of Education elections take place on Tuesday, May 17. Last week, candidates for available seats in local school districts had their petitions verified to secure spots on the ballot. In the Tarrytown Sc... More »
