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Letters – Outdoor Art Exhibit at New Bridge Would Be Nice Touch
To the Editor: Shortly after the governor announced plans to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge with a new bridge and to build a walkway for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy, I suggested an outdoor art museum be placed along the 3-mile walk. Recently, I spent a fe... More »
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Letters – Story Gave Wrong Impression of Villa Nuits
To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern about the impression created by Barrett Seaman in his recent article regarding the Village of Irvington and Villa Nuits. I’m a photostudio owner in NYC and asked to host some friends for a weekend at Villa Nuit... More »
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Letters – Quality of Life Should Enter Debate on Express Bus
To the Editor: As someone who has lived both in South Nyack (for a number of years) and in Tarrytown (now), I have some thoughts on your front-page article (in May issue) “Where the Bus Stops Matters, Depending on Where You Live.” The debate over whether a bu... More »
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Letters – Nita Lowey Responds | Irvington BOE Elections
Youth Voices are Powerful in Gun Violence Debate To the Editor: Thank you to the Irvington and Tarrytown high school students who spoke out in a letter to me regarding gun violence recently published in The Hudson Independent. And thank you to the Irvington s... More »
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Inquiring Photographer – “Do you approve of Governor Cuomo’s proposed ban of plastic bags?”
by Alexa Brandenberg – “Do you approve of Governor Cuomo’s proposed ban of plastic bags?” David Glickhouse Irvington “No. Plastic bags are a source of convenience and properly utilized they can serve many purposes. I find it inconvenient to bring my own bags.... More »
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Letters – Local Consignment
Dear Editor, I am the proprietress of a small business in Tarrytown called Trilogy Consignment. It’s a lovely place that makes me very proud. Owning a consignment shop is not only my vocation, it is a collaborative environmental effort with our ever-growing co... More »
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Letters – Re: Point/Counterpoint on Broadway Bike Lanes
Editor Hudson Independent February 1, 2018 Re: Point/Counterpoint on Broadway Bike Lanes Mr. Convissor’s article in favor of bike lanes on the Broadway-Route 9 corridor requires clarification and revision. We can start in the second paragraph when he states ... More »
Those Golden Years for Pets
by Dr. Brian Green, DVM – Although no one can be sure, it is widely believed that dogs and cats reaching retirement age do not often succumb to the temptations of their owners: a condo in a warm climate, golf or shuffleboard, travel to exotic lands, a visit t... More »
Letters – Article on SALT Deduction was Misleading
To the Editor: Your lead article in January’s edition is misleading in one important respect. While it is true that the limitation of the SALT deduction to $10,000 disproportionately affects high-income taxpayers in high tax states, like New York, New Jersey a... More »
Letters – Interests of Irvington’s Residents Should Be First with Astorbuck
To the Editor: Thank you for your recent article concerning the Astorbuck corporation’s proposal to re-zone a residential neighborhood in the heart of Irvington into a 44-car commercial parking lot. There is no benefit to Irvington residents from this project ... More »
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Letters – Don’t Shed a Tear for Governor Cuomo on Bridge
To the Editor: Don’t shed a tear for Governor Cuomo complaining about a petition against naming the bridge for his late father Mario Cuomo. Motorists and taxpayers are more concerned about how Governor Cuomo will find $2.6 billion outstanding balance of $3.9 ... More »
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Letters – Goals for Greenburgh for 2018
To the Editor: Thank you to the river villages of Irvington and Tarrytown for re-electing me as Greenburgh Town Supervisor. On election day I received 17,482 votes and am most appreciative. The time to celebrate is now over. We’re proud of our Aaa bond ratin... More »
Letters – Thanks to Community for Supporting TEDxTarrytown
To the Editor, I want to thank our wonderful rivertowns community for supporting the TEDxTarrytown event held on October 22, 2017 at the Irvington Town Hall Theater. We had 8 wonderful speakers: Ethan Schutz, Irvington, Jennifer Walford, Yonkers, Hugh Locke, O... More »
Say No to Climate Change
To the Editor, Climate change is one of the single biggest threats to our environment, our public health, and our economy. Pumping carbon and methane emissions into the atmosphere is accelerating climate change and is responsible for more extreme weather. New... More »
Commentary – George Washington’s Viewpoint
by Robert Kimmel Given the current controversy over our government’s policies concerning immigrants coming to our shores and across our borders, it might be useful to go back in history to determine how our nation’s first President viewed similar issues. As an... More »
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Letters to the Editor: Re: “A Piece of Tarrytown History Appears Doomed,” published August 3, 2017 in The Hudson Independent
Article Captured Essence of Life at Brace Cottage What a wonderful job Elaine Marranzano did capturing the essence of life at Brace Cottage and Braceholme for posterity in her article in the August issue of The Hudson Independent. The article will be a permane... More »
Letter To the Editor: Permanent Solution Needed for RiverWalk Upkeep
As many of you may know, the Scenic Hudson RiverWalk has been transformed. Invasives are gone and thousands of new plants are in place. New sitting areas have emerged near the Overlook spiral and, in the northwest lawn – amphitheater seating formed from reloc... More »
Bikeway/Walkway on New Bridge Should be Named for Seeger
To the Editor: Last month the NYS Legislature voted to rename the Tappan Zee bridge after Mario Cuomo. I believe the Legislature should also consider naming the new bikeway/walkway on the bridge for Pete Seeger–the folksinger and environmental activist who wor... More »
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The 40th Anniversary of an Annual Outing for Longtime Friends
by Donald H. Whitely If you’re walking around Tarrytown during the remainder of the summer and see some folks wearing a blue t-shirt with “Thompson’s Jazz Posse” on the back, stop and ask them about it. They’ll be happy to tell you about their recent outing... More »
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