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To the Mayor and Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown, I am writing as a concerned resident and taxpayer to strongly object to the recent decision to enter into a $2.945 million contract for the replacement of Fire Apparatus Truck 78—an expenditure that raises... More »
The River villages are known for our artists. This Saturday three local artists from Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley will join over forty other artists from around Greenburgh and will be exhibiting their works at our second annual artist market- Richard Presser Park, ... More »
To the Editor – Last week, I sent Congressman Lawler a petition signed at the time by about 750 constituents (signatures keep rolling in) demanding that he conduct his taxpayer-funded District town halls, held in public spaces, in more open way, so that he ac... More »
I believe that Westchester County and municipal officials should consider changing the law to allow residents to pay their town and county taxes in two parts. Currently, town, paid fire and county taxes must be paid by the end of April to avoid penalties. The ... More »
Rabbi Mara Young of Woodlands Community Temple recently initiated a series on cable TV and on our Greenburgh you tube channel- interviews with children of Holocaust Survivors –highlighting how their parents overcame the Holocaust. We will also share the inter... More »
The Governors of New, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and other states around the nation should direct that the Ukrainian flag be flown alongside the United States and their state flags in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. If enough state, county an... More »
On Valentine’s day it’s nice to celebrate an individual and foundation that has made many residents feel very special. Matthew Gullotta, Founder and President of Gullotta House (https://gullottahouse.org/) has helped many people in our town and even more peopl... More »
The town of Greenburgh will be hosting our 2nd annual Greenburgh Artists and Crafters Market on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm – with a rain date of Sunday, April 27th–at Richard Presser Park off of Central Ave, Hartsdale (a very visibl... More »
In recent years there have been wildfires and brush fires in Westchester County, New Jersey and Long Island. These brush fires have occurred during dry months and during periods of drought. There are many wooded areas near residential homes in Irvington, Tarr... More »
Our community lost a great woman this week. Irvington’s Monica Getz, founder of the Coalition for Family Justice and ex wife to Jazz Saxophonist Stan Getz, passed away. Many people will remember the national attention she received when she divorced Stan Getz ... More »
To the Editor, I was very disturbed reading Congressman Lawler’s recent newsletter regarding a local tragedy. He wrote, a woman and her children were “shot by someone who shouldn’t have even been in this country.” He neglected to identify that “someone” as the... More »
The Hudson Independent To the Editor I want to express my deep gratitude for those who voted in the recent election; we received an outpouring of support – over 70% in Westchester. I fully intend to work hard in the House of Representatives over the next two y... More »
I would like to thank River Arts for sponsoring their annual studio arts tour this past weekend. I visited some of the artists and was very impressed with how spectacular their work is. The River Arts studio tours is a great opportunity for residents to apprec... More »
To the Editor and Readers: New Yorkers support freedom and equality and want to defend those rights by all means possible. In this election we can do that by flipping our ballots and voting YES to Prop 1, the NY ERA. Prop 1 protects us from government discrim... More »
I read the article about possible bike sharing in the Rivertowns. I think this is a great idea. I suggest that if the village goes forward with bike sharing that you extend the program to The Marriott Hotel & Sheraton which is in unincorporated Greenburgh. Bik... More »
To the Editor Mike Lawler says “We should be unleashing American energy, not restricting it even further” (see the video clip on X for yourself). He’s already voted to install a climate denier as Speaker of the House, and he keeps saying he’ll vote for candida... More »
To the Editor: “I wish I had generals like Hitler.” Only Trump who is descending more and more into madness has the hubris to say this aloud to the American people. It’s a gut punch. He must be stopped. One can only imagine how families who lost loved ones i... More »
To the Editor: Last week’s debate on News 12 between Congressional candidates Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler was a feisty exchange, with each accusing the other of misrepresenting their positions on various issues. The debate came into focus toward the end whe... More »
To the Editor, The government is supposed to use its vast powers to prosecute cases based on the facts and the law. When those powers are used against individuals not based on the facts and law, but based on the whims of a politician or party seeking retribu... More »
