By Jeff Wilson— Irvington Town Hall Theater was all abuzz the evening of February 26, as townspeople packed the house for the Annual Community Spelling Bee, now in its 13th year. The popular event is hosted by Friends of the Irvington Library to help them fund... More »
By Barrett Seaman— It will soon be two years since the Irvington Board of Trustees launched a Facilities Planning Study, naming an 11-member citizens panel and challenging them to “evaluate the long-term needs of multiple municipal departments and outline stra... More »
To facilitate safe and efficient snow removal, parking restrictions on the following streets are extended until tomorrow, February 24th at 6 PM: Croton Place East and West Home Place Grinnell Street All of Cedar Ridge, including: Hillside Terrace Greyrock Terr... More »
Students at Irvington elementary schools recently joined millions of readers around the world in celebrating World Read Aloud Day, a global event that highlights the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories. World Read Aloud Day is an international lite... More »
This highly visible outdoor experience transforms the village into a walkable open-air gallery of artist-designed bulldog sculptures. Residents and visitors explore the collection, take photos, and rediscover local businesses along the way. Each bulldog repres... More »
Day Camp Staff The following opportunities are available: Specialist- minimum age: 22 House Director- minimum age: 21 Counselor- minimum age: 16 Camp Dates: July 6th-August 7th at Dows Lane Click here to download the Day Camp Staff application TEENSCAPE Travel... More »
Irvington has a long-standing tradition of volunteerism and civic engagement. The Village of Irvington Mayor and Board of Trustees invites residents who are interested in serving on Village Boards, Commissions, and Committees to submit their names for consider... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Irvington High School senior Josh Greenbarg has earned national recognition for his writing, receiving a Scholastic Gold Key Award and an American Voices nomination for his creative nonfiction piece, “Boca Brag and Schmear.” Greenbarg submitt... More »
By Jeff Wilson— It has been five years since the Irvington’s Board of Trustees revised the village’s zoning code to create what it called a Multi-Family/Office District (MFO) along the 50-acre stretch of North Broadway, the northern gateway into the village. T... More »
The Irvington Woods Park and The O’Hara Nature Center Present: Stewardship at O’Hara & Irvington Woods Park Who: Open to all. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire session. Activities include: • Removing invasive shrub... More »
By Shana Liebman– A new maker-market pop-up in Irvington could provide the solution to this season’s wishlist. Make Your Mark[et]NY, which occupies the former electronics/balloon store on Irvington’s Main Street through December 24, features items from 79 loca... More »
The Village of Irvington is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Village Justice. Candidates must be residents of the Village of Irvington, members in good standing of the New York State Bar, and possess relevant courtroom experience. Interested in... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Her actual birthday is not until December, but concern about weather suggested a semi-outdoor event would benefit from an earlier date on the calendar. And so it was that November 1st would officially be named “Ruth Goldsmith Day in the Vill... More »
By Barrett Seaman— The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns hosted a candidate forum with Democrat Arlene Burgos and her opponent, Independent Robert Grados responding to more than a dozen questions submitted by Irvington voters. Topics ranged from village... More »
Hundreds of residents enjoyed the many activities Saturday at the Village of Irvington’s Rocktoberfest. The outdoor music festival in Matthiessen Park included several performers, food trucks a Kids Zone and pumpkin painting. The event was spearheaded by the v... More »
Dear Irvington Community, The wait is over — the Bulldog Gallery 2025 Auction is here! Thanks to your support, this season is shaping up to be our biggest and most engaging yet. How to Participate: 💚 Online Auction (Sept 20–27): https://cbo.io/app/public/bidap... More »
By Barrett Seaman– Glancing out the window of her house on Irvington’s Meadowbrook Lane, Terri Altamura noticed a man taking one of two recently-planted Bob Grados for Mayor lawn signs and sticking it in the hatchback of his white SUV. She bolted out the door,... More »
By W.B. King– When Rupert Holmes released “Escape” in 1979, he not only achieved a number one hit with the tune also known as “The Piña Colada Song,” but unknowingly contributed to the creation of a musical movement that took decades to materialize—Yacht Rock.... More »
A group of talented Irvington High School students has been invited to perform with the Westchester County School Music Association’s Area All-State ensembles for its 2025 festival concert on Oct. 30. Performing with the Symphony Orchestra are sophomore Harris... More »
This story has been updated By Tom Pedulla– Irvington closed an extraordinary era in its history with the announcement that Gina Maher, the winningest girls’ basketball coach in New York State history with 814 victories, is retiring after 50 years. “It’s tim... More »
