As iFF you need to sleep to dream, the All Shorts Irvington Film Festival (As iFF) will screen its eighth international film event on Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 pm at the Irvington Town Hall Theater (followed by a festive after-party for all fest... More »
The Halloween scene on North Dutcher Street in Irvington The street is packed long before the 7:00pm start time for the band, made up of local residents. The post trick-or-treat fest has become a big village tradition. More »
by Barrett Seaman – Fulfilling one of the items from their recently updated Comprehensive Plan, Irvington trustees last month passed a law allowing bed-and-breakfasts to operate in the village going forward—albeit with restrictions. Homeowners may convert all... More »
by Barrett Seaman – Uncontested village trustee elections have become commonplace in Irvington. The last time an incumbent running for office was challenged was in 2012. That was when newcomer Democrat Mark Gilliland beat out Republican Rocco (Rick) Rasulo, w... More »
Irvington was one of the many villages, towns and cities throughout the nation that paused on the morning of 9/11—a Tuesday, just as it was the day the twin towers were struck by hijacked airlines. Standing on the southern shoreline of the village’s Scenic Hud... More »
Barrett Seaman – A routine internal check of the Irvington Fire Company’s books revealed that during the month of July, nearly $1,000 had been charged to the company’s Wells Fargo credit card. Further investigation revealed that Joe Trama, who had been elected... More »
by Linda Viertel – Master hair stylist and shop owner Zinie Shemen has been the proprietress of a highly successful unisex hair salon on Irvington’s Main Street for over 26 years. But, when faced with her landlord’s request to take over her current space, she... More »
When Irvington Union Free School District students return to school in the fall, they will have a renewed sense of commitment and deeper responsibility to care for their environment, thanks to an expanded district wide recycling and waste reduction program. “T... More »
by Tom Pedulla – Right-hander Jake Weintraub of Irvington seemed to have everything going for him in his pursuit of a college baseball scholarship. With a mid-80’s fastball, he had the arm strength to accompany his imposing 6-foot-7, 195-pound presence on the ... More »
by Linda Viertel – Sunday farmer’s markets are thriving, and Irvington’s bustling scene at the Main Street School parking lot is no exception. Whether you are shopping for just-picked produce, fresh fish, artisanal cheese or enjoying a pizza-piping hot from D... More »
by Barrett Seaman – In the end, the rain never came, though the mere threat of it no doubt deterred some who would otherwise have taken part in the village’s long-planned and well-executed Celebrate Irvington Day. About 10 of the anticipated 30 cars expected ... More »
