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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 »
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 »
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 »
To the Editor: We write in support of Trustee candidate Maura Gedid in the special election on July 11th to add two seats to Irvington’s Board of Education. We have known Maura and her family since they moved to Irvington. We are confident that Maura has the... More »
Dear Tarrytown Friends, I am writing this letter on first day of summer and I do not have to tell you how that date beats in the hearts of every parent and child out there. I wanted to get this to you before you all started your well deserved summer vacations ... More »
I have been trying to learn Spanish since I was about 10. To practice I often engage in small talk with bussers and servers in local restaurants. We chat about where they are from, but mostly about soccer as I am a huge fan. On the Friday night after the inaug... More »
To the Editor: I want to congratulate you on your unbiased article regarding Indian Point. After reading your article I saw further back the “Inquiring Photographer” had asked five people their opinion of the closing, of which I thought only one person gave a ... More »
To the Editor: When a local volunteer organization works to serve the community, it needs the help and support of that community. From money to materials it needs the good will of those it serves and those who recognize the worth of its mission. At ITAV 10591,... More »
To the Editor: Thank you for the compelling and sensitively written article about the passing of Tyler Rosenberg. Barrett Seaman did a very good job of portraying the drama of the day, the heartache of Tyler’s family and friends, and most of all the personalit... More »
To the Editor, Thank you for the opportunity to respond to recently published comments regarding the redevelopment of the “East Parcel” of the former General Motors assembly plant in Sleepy Hollow. As Lead Agency in this matter, the Sleepy Hollow Local Develop... More »
Given the divisiveness sowed by this year’s approaching presidential election, it may be beneficial to contemplate another occurrence this month — Thanksgiving, and several historical moments in its evolution as a national holiday. The small gathering of Pilgr... More »
To the Editor: During the summer I had the chance to chat with some recent college graduates who still can’t find work. It’s frustrating to have a degree from a two year or four-year college, to have spent tens of thousands of dollars (or over six figures) get... More »
To the Editor: This letter is being written to remind residents of Greenburgh that if they qualify for a phase-in of assessment increases as a result of the recent reassessment that they must file their application no later than September 15th. The Greenburgh ... More »
To the Editor: Thank you for your ongoing coverage of the Greenburgh reassessment. Perhaps you might have better luck getting some answers than I have had. At an almost three-hour, videotaped, public meeting held in the Village of Irvington April 5, Town Asses... More »
To the Editor: In the May 2016 edition of The Hudson Independent Anthony Saraniti indicated that I own a condo and a few years back “that subdivision won a major certiorari against the town.” I would like to state for the record that everyone in my condo with ... More »
To the Editor: An article in the most recent issue of another local publication regarding the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (SHLDC) warrants a public response as it contains numerous factual errors. What is most concerning is that prior to the ar... More »
To the Editor, Regarding an article published in the April 2016 issue entitled, “Irvington Homeowners Stunned by Tyler Reassessments” by Barrett Seaman, he has his facts wrong and took all my quotes totally out of context. Mr. Seaman wrote this article trying ... More »
To the Editor, I read with dismay a recent letter published from the Irvington PTSA Executive Committee about the tax cap. I think the tax cap was one of the wisest things Governor Cuomo has done. He said that one of the purposes of the tax cap was to encourag... More »
To the Editor: In a recently published local newspaper, the statements by the three Republican/Tarrytown First trustee candidates demonstrate, among other things, a lack of understanding of the issues facing Tarrytown. While they made misleading assertions abo... More »
To the Editor: Re: “Making Our Streets Safer for Pedestrians” – Dec. 2015, Page 23 I would like to add to the writer’s suggestions for making our streets safer. My priority would be: A traffic light with a left-turn arrow at the corner of West Franklin St. and... More »
