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Letter to the Editor: I recently read Rep. Lawler’s Oct. 30 newsletter, and I am appalled. He needs to stop his political games and lies and be truthful about why the Democrats are not willing to agree to what he refers to as a “clean continuing resolution.” ... More »
By Glen Weiner– It was heartening to learn that New York ranks first in Mental Health America’s 2025 State of Mental Health in America report, making the Empire State a national leader in mental healthcare. But when it comes to our children’s mental health, as... More »
I was very pleased that contractors for New York State finally completed the Ardsley Road bridge after about five years of construction delays and inconveniences to Greenburgh and River village residents. It is now a pleasure driving over the bridge. New York ... More »
I have been volunteering for NYPIRG for over a year and have watched the positive impacts of the Mobile Food Pantry on SUNY Purchase’s campus. This year I finally got the chance to work with the Mobile Food Pantry and use my time to unload and give out the foo... More »
Why does Congressman Lawler vote the way he does? There are several possible explanations for how office holders vote: he might agree or disagree with the legislation, have a conflict of interest, lack information, act against his stated beliefs, make politica... More »
To the Editor: I had the privilege of attending a forum for the Sleepy Hollow mayoral and board of trustee candidates, held earlier this month at Kendal on Hudson. Many issues were discussed, and much attention has been given in these pages and elsewhere to th... More »
Letter to the Editor: “What happened in New York is disturbing to me. Communist Zohran Mamdani was just elected Mayor of New York City. I know that the Do-Nothing Democrats like Cait Conley, Peter Chatzky and Beth Davidson are going to bend the knee and do ... More »
The following ruling by the county’s Fair Campaign Practices Committee elicited a response from the Unite Sleepy Hollow campaign that can be read further down the page. FINDING IN THE COMPLAINT OF MARJORIE HSU AGAINST THE UNITE SLEEPY HOLLOW SLATE, CANDIDATES ... More »
Every day the shutdown continues, Hudson Valley families find themselves on edge — worried about keeping food on the table and health insurance for their loved ones. Instead of demonstrating leadership and bipartisanship, Congressman Mike Lawler has chosen to ... More »
Dear Editor: The Hudson Independent’s 10/22 article about the Sleepy Hollow election (https://thehudsonindependent.com/in-sleepy-hollow-its-the-show-me-the-money-election/) mistakenly says both parties have the same visions for revitalizing downtown. Alas, tha... More »
Dear Editor: “Thousands Rally in Westchester for No Kings” would be a clear, accurate headline for what transpired on Saturday, rather than the dismissive one you ran: “No Kings Rallies Limited To Westchester’s Larger Communities.” Beyond the two impromptou ev... More »
To the Editor: My name is Rachelle Gebler and I support Marjorie Hsu for mayor of Sleepy Hollow, and Jairo Triguero, Cory Krall and Jared Rodriguez for trustees in the upcoming November 4 election. I moved to Sleepy Hollow 21 years ago with my husband and two ... More »
Dear Editor: I’ve spent the last 20 years in Sleepy Hollow. What makes the Tarrytowns special is that we are, above all else, a community. People from these villages live here for generations, often in the same houses they grew up in. Our kids go to school tog... More »
I had hoped to submit only my positive endorsement of Marjorie Hsu for Sleepy Hollow mayor and of Cory Krall, Jairo Triguero, and Jared Rodriguez for trustees, but I must also comment on a critical disagreement between the two slates — whether the Village shou... More »
To the Editor: I had the privilege of attending a forum for the Sleepy Hollow mayoral and board of trustee candidates, held earlier this month at Kendal on Hudson. Many issues were discussed, and much attention has been given in these pages and elsewhere to th... More »
Village finances have become the key topic in this year’s campaign for Mayor and 3 trustee seats. After 23.5% property tax increases the past two years, supported by the Dem/TAG team and opposed by the Unite Sleepy Hollow party, residents are correct to wonder... More »
It was our honor to be hosted by Kendal-on-Hudson for our first Sleepy Hollow candidate forum. We have received wonderfully supportive feedback from the Kendal residents. Every question asked by their astute, experienced residents was falsely or inadequately ... More »
During a lively public forum held before a packed house at Kendal-on-Hudson senior residence, candidates from the nonpartisan Unite Sleepy Hollow (USH) party recently debated rival candidates from the Sleepy Hollow Dems/TAG party. It was the first opportunity... More »
Penny Lick Ice Cream (a Hastings business) was honored at the Greenburgh Town Board meeting as our Business of the Month. The town, working with the Rivertowns Rotary, will be honoring a business from the River Villages every other month. The next month the ... More »
