By Rick Pezzullo— An Irvington resident will be representing the rivertowns in the upcoming 2025 Miss NY for America Strong Pageant. Jaclyn Fine, 31, will be hoping to be bring the crown to Westchester in the pageant, which was created in 2019 as part of the M... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— When students at Irvington Middle School hear the phrase “hit the boards,” they enthusiastically dive into the day’s thinking task. The catchy phrase, popularized by teacher Gregg Pernick and co-teacher Marina Zanki, is embraced by teachers a... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Some rare showers last week couldn’t dampen the spirits of students at Dows Lane Elementary School in Irvington as they celebrated the unveiling of two new playgrounds. The Nov. 21 ribbon cutting ceremony was led by Superintendent of Schools ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Megan Hanson was appointed as assistant principal at Dows Lane Elementary School during a special Irvington Board of Education meeting this week. Hanson, who holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wake Forest University, a Master of Prof... More »
In a lesson about democracy, kindergarten through third grade students at Dows Lane Elementary School took part in a mock election on Nov. 4. The young voters faced a decision about whether their school should host a food or clothing drive. The activity was de... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Irvington resident Janet Kovacs has been named manager of Houlihan Lawrence’s Bronxville brokerage. Kovacs started in residential real estate with Houlihan Lawrence as a real estate salesperson in the Irvington Brokerage in January 2013. She ... More »
Opening hours are: Thursday, October 24 from 10 am – 8 pm Friday, October 25 from 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, October 26 from 10 am – 2 pm Before the sale opens to the public, on Wednesday evening, October 23, from 5:30-7:30pm, the Friends’ will host a member-only ... More »
Dows Lane Elementary School kindergartners from Kim Damin’s class and third graders from Michele Barnattan’s class created colorful, hand-painted pumpkins this week. The fall craft activity was designed to foster friendships and cultivate a sense of community ... More »
By Shana Liebman– While not one of the wave of new Irvington coffee shops, Wildcraft Baking Company has been steadily gaining fans since it opened in 2022. Tucked away at 1 Bridge Street behind the train station, the gluten-free bakery has become a beloved des... More »
By Tom Pedulla— Author Chris Raymond has lived in Irvington for almost 20 years. He never forgets his Scranton, Pa. roots. His time in Scranton helped him to understand how much Penn State football means to that region. His insight into the program deepened wh... More »
By Barrett Seaman– On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, dozens of environmental activists from Irvington and surrounding villages gathered at the O’Hara Nature Center on the edge of the Irvington Woods to acknowledge and applaud their so-called “Open Space Heroes”–... More »
By Shana Liebman– After nearly five years, the 122-year-old Irvington Theater will reopen this fall. It’s a momentous occasion that many people, including myself (a member of the Irvington Theater Commission), have eagerly anticipated since its closure in 2020... More »
Two Irvington High School seniors have been honored for their exceptional musical talents. Gabriella Brenner has been selected to perform as an alto vocalist with the prestigious New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Treble Chorus, while S... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— The Bulldog Walking Gallery, this summer’s beloved public sculpture installation in the Village of Irvington, is now up for auction. Throughout the summer, 27 specially decorated fiberglass bulldog statues—representing Irvington’s trusty masc... More »
Following a nearly year-long extensive search, Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT), one of the nation’s leading teacher diversity mentoring programs, announced that Dr. Meredith Beckford-Smart of Irvington has been appointed by the Board of Directors ... More »
By Jeff Wilson— They didn’t forget. The Village of Irvington held its annual 9/11 ceremony on the appointed day at 8:30 a.m. in Scenic Hudson Park, commemorating the tragic day 23 years ago when 2,997 people perished in the infamous terror attacks. In addition... More »
Dear Irvington School Community, It has been a wonderful start to the new school year and a joy to see the students’ smiling faces as they arrive each day! As part of my Entry Plan, I will be holding four Parent Coffees – one at Dows Lane, Main Street School, ... More »
By Tom Pedulla— A visitor to a recent Irvington football practice saw members of the Bulldogs run and run some more. The sideline-to-sideline drill left some flopping to the ground when it was completed. Others were doubled over, gasping for air. Improved cond... More »
By Kris DiLorenzo– The “jewel of a theater on the Hudson,” as The New York Times once dubbed the Irvington Theater, is on track to reopen in October. The 432-seat theater, built in 1902 inside the village’s Town Hall and modeled after Ford’s Theatre in Washing... More »
Following an extensive search process, the Irvington Schools and Irvington Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jerrod Blair as the director of technology and innovation, starting Sept. 6. “Dr. Blair is an experienced, authentic an... More »
