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Hastings Futurist Shares Grassroots Ways to Combat Climate Change

By Susan Treiman— The best way to address climate change is to affiliate with, rather than isolate, from other people. So said Douglas Rushkoff, a prolific writer, thinker, and “presentist” (rather than futurist), ranked among the 10 most influential intellect... More »

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Hastings-on-Hudson Resident to Celebrate 104th Birthday

By Rick Pezzullo— Angelina “Angie” Torrisi of Hastings-on-Hudson was born in 1920—the same year the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Just a few days before the next presidential election, Torrisi will be celebrating her 104th birthd... More »

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Former Hastings Music Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse of Student

By Rick Pezzullo— A recently retired Hastings High School music teacher was charged Wednesday with unwanted touching and kissing of an underaged student in June. According to Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah, Michael Rubino, 63, of Hartsdale, a ... More »

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Hastings Taking ‘All in’ Approach to Football Season

By Tom Pedulla— During a recent Hastings practice, members of the team wore green t-shirts with yellow lettering that read, “All in.” They understand that they need to be all in with whatever first-year coach Christopher Crooms is instilling if they are to tur... More »

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Hastings’ Triple Threat Athlete Heading For Wesleyan University

By Tom Pedulla–    In an age when many student-athletes specialize in one sport in high school, Keith Capuano stood apart from the crowd. He was a young man for all seasons before his recent graduation from Hastings High School.    The 6-4, 205-pound Capuano c... More »

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Aromë Caffé and Patisserie Now Open in Hastings-on-Hudson

by Janine Annett– Aromë Caffé and Patisserie is now officially ouvert at 10 Main Street in Hastings. Aromë features French pastries, gelato, and coffee. A sampling of pastries available at Aromë Aromë is the brainchild of Vera Gjelaj, who was an owner and exec... More »

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Hastings Home Burglary Suspect Arrested

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 »

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Hastings Sharpshooter Shakes Sibling Rivalry to Carve Own Path

 by Tom Pedulla— Sibling rivalries can be challenging. Katie Drozd learned that when she made the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team as a freshman. She not only had to find her way at a new level of the sport but her sister was a well-established senior s... More »

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Hastings-on-Hudson High School Class of 2024 Graduates

By Rick Pezzullo— Hastings-on-Hudson High School held commencement exercises Thursday for the 136 seniors in the Class of 2024. The following is a list of all the graduates: Siena Albamonte Bianca Arnon Justin Baldassarre Andrew Barer Sharyn Belsky Caetano Bel... More »

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Parking? There’s an App (or Two or Three) for That

by Janine Annett– Rivertowns — Once upon a time, paying for parking was relatively simple. You found a parking spot and put some coins in the parking meter. Okay, sometimes you didn’t have coins handy and you had to go ask for change in a store, or buy somethi... More »

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Avid Vinyl Fans Descend on Hastings for Record Riot

The Record Riot brought plenty of LPs to Hastings-on-Hudson, which already has its very own record store for vinyl lovers by Kris DiLorenzo– The Rivertowns haven’t been the scene of any political unrest lately, but a riot—the Hastings Record Riot—did take plac... More »

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An Advice Column By And For Rivertowns Residents

In this edition: Dealing with conflict at family weddings and navigating tricky political discussions   by Donna C. Moss, MA, LCSW-R, CEAP Dear Donna, My niece’s wedding is coming up soon. The problem is her sister is not talking to my daughter. Plus, both my ... More »

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Hastings’ Ace Pitcher Billy Murnighan Takes His Arm to California

By Tom Pedulla– All athletes emphasize the importance of getting into the zone by eliminating crowd noise and whatever else might create a distraction. That goal is, of course, admirable. The ability to get to that special place is rare. Not for Hastings High ... More »

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Hastings-on-Hudson Candidates Make Cases for Board of Ed

By Rick Pezzullo— Four candidates seeking three seats on the Hastings-on-Hudson Board of Education took part in in a May 13 Zoom forum sponsored by the The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns, Hastings PTSA & SEPTA. Two incumbents, Board President Alexand... More »

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